- Beam: 15' 10''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 6' 4''
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 323|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 232|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 64|gallon
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 2
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The Hylas 56 was designed by German Frers and built by the world’s foremost yacht builders, Queen Long Marine, the exclusive builder of Hylas Yachts. First launched in 2010, the 56 is a mid-sized luxury bluewater cruiser that has earned acclaim throughout the world of sailing as one of the most popular models developed by Hylas. THE GLASS SLIPPER is Hull 21 of 27 built.
THE GLASS SLIPPER is a one-owner Hylas 56 launched in July 2016. Her attentive owners have spent the Summer seasons cruising Maine and New England while wintering in Florida with the occasional cruise to the Bahamas. Always professionally maintained, the yacht is in exceptional condition and has benefited from numerous recent improvements, such as new sails, a new lithium house battery system, and new hull paint. She is also one of the most highly optioned Hylas 56 ever built and incorporates unique design elements that set her apart from her sisterships. Standout features include her performance carbon fiber tall rig, Park Avenue boom, Navtec solid rod rigging, custom bow sprit, Victron lithium house battery system, two cabin maple interior, Anderson electric winches, shoal draft keel, and more.
Many small details have been incorporated into the yacht to preserve the sleek, modern appearance and natural elegance of her Frers design. For example, on the exterior, extra hull windows were added at the bow and custom-designed to be flush-fit with a frameless appearance. An additional deck hatch was added forward, and the hatches are all flush-mounted, eliminating the bulky steel frames. On the interior, many electrical switches, charging ports, and other necessary systems are cleverly concealed yet wholly accessible. And the astoundingly abundant cabinetry has been smartly configured to preserve the sense of openness and natural lighting throughout the yacht. Stepping aboard THE GLASS SLIPPER, it is readily apparent that the owners obsessed over every detail and design decision, both large and small.
Key Features:
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THE GLASS SLIPPER features a highly optioned two-cabin, two-head interior explicitly developed to maximize comfort, living space, and storage for long-distance cruising. The interior is exquisitely crafted with maple joinery, granite countertops, UltraLeather fabrics, custom fixtures, and other choice materials.
Interior Styling & Additional Features:
MAIN SALON
THE GLASS SLIPPER features a highly optioned two-cabin, two-head interior explicitly developed to maximize comfort, living space, and storage for long-distance cruising. The interior is exquisitely crafted with maple joinery, granite countertops, UltraLeather fabrics, custom fixtures, and other choice materials.
The light tones of the maple interior combined with the wrap-around raised salon windows, sizeable overhead deck hatches, and custom hull windows bring a genuine sense of space and openness to the main salon. To port is an L-Shaped settee with a gorgeous teak table. When extra guests are aboard, the table can be expanded with the leaf insert (stowed in a custom locker) and additional seating provided by two folding seats, which can convert into cocktail tables. To starboard is a long settee with a slight curvature to preserve floor space while also maximizing the depth of the seating. This settee has a 9” pullout base that can convert the seating area into a very comfortable sea berth. Deep lockers and a liquor cabinet flank the settees, and to starboard is a pop-up 32” TV beneath the bookshelf.
MASTER STATEROOM
The master suite is a luxurious retreat with a large centerline queen berth, an 8" Comfort Custom Mattress, and ample storage, including cedar-lined wardrobes and custom additional lockers. Modern conveniences abound, from the mounted Samsung TV and CruiseAir climate control system (independent of shore power and the generator thanks to the Lithium house battery system) to the thoughtful nightstands with USB ports. A solid teak floor, sleek hull windows for seascape views, and LED lighting add to the suite's luxury, while an Amsec Safe tucked under the berth ensures valuables are secure.
Aft Head
FORWARD VIP STATEROOM
The forward section of THE GLASS SLIPPER was designed to provide maximum storage, functionality, and comfort for guests and owners while cruising long distances or during extended stays. The forward cabin is a true "VIP Stateroom" and uses space best. The locking private doorway is located at the main bulkhead. To starboard are three huge lockers; two configured as wardrobes with removable shelving, and the aftmost contains the vented Splendide 2100XC combination washer and dryer. Adjacent is the mast locker which is surprisingly large and is currently used to stow the inflatable paddleboards. To port is a master-size head with a massive walk-in shower and wet locker outboard. The granite countertop has an attractive Kiernan bowl sink, bulkhead mirror, and three flat-panel maple cabinets outboard. The head is a freshwater VacuFlush toilet with a separate holding tank and macerator pump.
The berth is a large queen-size island-style bed with a Comfort Custom 8" Ultimate Mattress. On either side of the bed, are nightstands with charging ports and outlets. At the foot of the bed are cabinet doors providing additional access to the storage and mechanical areas under the bed. To port, a tall locker with drawers. Guests have fantastic seascape views from the bed through the custom hull windows. There is superb ventilation and natural lighting through the oversized Lewmar opening deck hatchs, with an OceanAir shade / screen, and several opening portlights.’
Forward Head with VIP Cabin Ensuite Access
GALLEY
Emphasizing functionality while delivering all the amenities of home, the galley aboard THE GLASS SLIPPER is superb and outfitted for the couple who enjoys cooking and entertaining, with the best galley equipment and appliances and over 10 ½ feet of granite countertop space. The flow of the galley and the location of the appliances, cabinetry, drawers, and pantry is very intuitive.
HULL
The hull of THE GLASS SLIPPER features solid hand-laid Twaron carbon aramid fiber reinforced GRP constructed with Vinylester resins and isophthalic gelcoat. A two-layer epoxy barrier coat and tie coat are used to adhere the bottom paint to the hull better as well as to prevent and protect against osmosis. The hull structure includes two watertight bulkheads: a collision bulkhead forward at the bow and a watertight stern section across the aft lazarettes.
In April 2023, the yacht was repainted with Black Awlgrip, a white cove stripe, and white boot stripes at the waterline. At the same time, the bottom was redone with fresh black bottom paint. The new paint job looks fantastic!
DECK
The deck of THE GLASS SLIPPER is constructed of hand-laid laminates with a 3/4-inch end-grain balsa core. The deck is solid fiberglass in high-stress areas, such as where deck fittings are taking compressive or tensile loads. The hull-to-deck joint is chemically bonded with 3M 5200 and mechanically fastened with stainless steel through bolts. The bow is well protected with a sturdy 316 stainless steel stem fitting with a striker plate and double bow roller, a signature feature of every Hylas Yacht.
The deck is finished with a Crème colored molded non-skid deck which looks fantastic and contrasts nicely with the white gelcoat and black hull. In addition, the deck is purposely bare of varnished teak. The handholds and stern seats are all stainless steel, while the teak cap rail and rub rail have been kept natural.
COCKPIT
The cockpit of the Hylas 56 is a tremendous improvement from the model's predecessor, the Hylas 54. The benches are long enough to enable someone over 6' tall to lounge out and cat nap while not impeding upon the helmsman. Sitting eight adults around the cockpit is entirely comfortable and still has room to maneuver under sail. This is especially true with THE GLASS SLIPPER, where her cockpit table was designed to fold up and out of the way while not in use. In addition, the yacht has a more modern sole design featuring teak planking and outboard water catchments with large scuppers for drainage.
Visibility from behind the helm is superb, and the mainsheet, primary and secondary winches are within close reach of the helmsman. Each with pushbutton controls for effortless maneuvers. Careful attention has been paid to the ergonomic design and functionality of the cockpit.
The navigation station aboard THE GLASS SLIPPER is configured with an outboard-facing navigators’ desk with a bi-folding top and swingout seat. Critical navigation and communication equipment is mounted outboard on a fold-down panel for easy access to the wiring and sub-components behind it. Along the aft bulkhead are a custom cabinet and drawers. The lower cabinet contains the yacht’s safety equipment and emergency gear. The main electrical distribution panel is also located on the aft bulkhead and is hinged to provide easy access to the meticulously organized and labeled factory wiring.
Navigation Station
Navigation Equipment
Helm
Cockpit
Entertainment
While unmistakably gorgeous and designed to be a luxury yacht, THE GLASS SLIPPER is also a serious sailor's dream. Many desirable design choices were made to enhance the yacht's performance, versatility, and ease of handling.
The carbon fiber 7/8 fractional keel stepped performance mast, custom developed by Selden, is eight feet taller than the standard Hylas 56 rig and is paired with a carbon fiber Park Avenue pocket boom. This enables the yacht to carry much more sail area, greatly enhancing the yacht's performance. Another desirable upgrade is the NavTec solid rod rigging, which is substantially stronger than traditional 1x19 strand wire rigging. Other performance upgrades include a GMT Carbon fiber whisker pole, a custom stainless steel bow sprit, NavTec hydraulic controls, and cylinders for the vang and backstay.
THE GLASS SLIPPER has recently been fitted with a new North Sails NPL Tour Xi carbon fiber mainsail and genoa. These are in addition to the Doyle staysail and A2 asymmetrical spinnaker with a dosing sock system. The new North Sails and the original Doyle sails were developed in consultation with Peter Grimm, Jr., the longtime sailmaker for Hylas Yachts.
The winches were upgraded to high-quality Anderson winches, including all electric winches in the cockpit. The primaries are even two-speed! The winch controls have also been upgraded to more robust and weather-resistant pushbuttons with stainless steel covers. Most of the running rigging has recently been replaced, and all is in good serviceable condition.
Sails
Winches
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL
PLUMBING & TANKAGE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
One of the most desirable features of THE GLASS SLIPPER is her new lithium house battery system and solar panels. This upgrade, completed in March 2021, has vastly improved the yacht's self-sufficiency and ability to remain independent of shore for extended periods. The 12V house bank comprises six 200Ah Smart LiFePO4 Victron Energy batteries for a total house bank of 1,200 Ah. With this Victron system you can operate the air conditioning, induction cooktop, and all other 110V/220V electrical systems completely independent of the generator or shore power.
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