2012 Hylas 56

RELENTLESS | Stunning German Frers Hylas 56

Arriving Fort Lauderdale in May

RELENTLESS is a beautifully specified and seriously upgraded 2012 Hylas 56, one of the finest examples of this proven bluewater platform to come to market. Built by Queen Long Marine in Taiwan and designed by German Frers, the Hylas 56 represents the sweet spot where offshore capability, refined performance, and luxurious liveaboard comfort all come together. Hylas has long been recognized for combining elegant yacht joinery, true owner customization, and robust passagemaking construction, while Queen Long Marine’s decades-long reputation for quality has made the brand one of the most respected names in serious cruising sailboats. The Hylas marque was established by the Huang family in 1985, with Queen Long Marine founded in 1978, and the builder continues to be known for high-quality, owner-focused yachts produced in-house by an experienced yard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

On deck, RELENTLESS immediately stands apart. Her Awlgrip Flag Blue hull was refreshed and polished in December 2025, and she was re-antifouled at the same time, giving her a crisp, turn-key presentation. Her hand-laid Twaron-reinforced GRP hull, vinylester resin construction, and watertight bulkheads speak to the serious offshore pedigree buyers expect from a Hylas. The deck layout is equally impressive, with teak decks and cockpit, upgraded stainless pushpit with integral teak stern seats, extended safety rails to the midship gates, electric Antal winches, electric traveler controls, a custom Whitlock pedestal, and a substantial Simpson electric davit system. This is the kind of deck package that reflects thoughtful ownership and real-world passagemaking intent, not just dockside aesthetics.

Her sailplan and rig package further elevate the offering. New 2024 Elvstrom EPEX mainsail and 140% genoa, along with replaced standing rigging in 2024, put RELENTLESS in rare company among brokerage offerings in this size range. Add in the staysail, asymmetrical spinnakers, carbon spinnaker pole, electric in-mast furling, upgraded running rigging details, and offshore-minded systems like an internal boom preventer and soft running backstays, and you have a yacht equally suited for effortless short-handed cruising or confident passagemaking with a crew.

Below deck, RELENTLESS delivers the warm, custom feel that has always made the better Hylas yachts so desirable. Rich raised-panel teak cabinetry, teak and ebony soles, expanded saloon seating, elegant upholstery choices, thoughtful handholds, added lighting, and beautifully executed owner-driven customizations give the interior a distinctly high-end feel. The three-cabin, two-head layout is ideal for owner-operators who want both a proper aft owner’s stateroom and comfortable guest accommodations. The saloon is welcoming and refined, the nav station is genuinely functional for long-range cruising, and the galley is exceptional, highlighted by generous refrigeration, freezer space, trash compactor, ice maker, and even a custom La Marzocco GS/3 espresso machine with dedicated grinder—an uncommon and memorable touch that says a great deal about how this yacht was conceived and equipped.

Mechanically and electrically, RELENTLESS is outfitted as a serious long-range cruiser. Her 150 HP Yanmar, Northern Lights 9kW generator, Mastervolt inverter/charger system, extensive AGM battery capacity, 782W of Solbian solar, Spectra watermaker, reverse-cycle air conditioning, bow thruster, and excellent fuel and tank management systems all support comfortable, independent cruising. The electronics suite is also first-rate, with premium B&G H3000 instrumentation, Zeus 3S displays from 2022, HALO24 radar, Starlink, Iridium Go, AIS, upgraded security and tracking, and a very well-developed onboard communications network. She is not simply equipped to cruise—she is equipped to cruise well, with the kind of redundancy, integration, and owner usability that experienced buyers immediately recognize.

What makes RELENTLESS so compelling is that she pairs the pedigree of a German Frers-designed Hylas with the meaningful upgrades and outfitting today’s buyers actually want. She has the looks, the systems, the sail inventory, the construction, and the presence to satisfy a discerning sailor seeking a yacht capable of elegant coastal cruising, serious offshore passages, or extended liveaboard life aboard a platform with enduring market respect. For the buyer searching for a late-model Hylas 56 that feels complete, current, and exceptionally well cared for, RELENTLESS deserves very close attention.

Key Features:

• Exceptionally outfitted 2012 Hylas 56 by Queen Long Marine
• German Frers bluewater design with proven offshore pedigree
• Twaron-reinforced hull and robust offshore construction
• Hull refreshed and bottom serviced in December 2025
• New 2024 mainsail, genoa, and standing rigging
• Highly upgraded electric winch and sail-handling package
• Premium B&G electronics suite with 2022 plotters and radar
• Starlink, Iridium, AIS, and advanced onboard connectivity
• Generator, inverter, solar, watermaker, and bow thruster
• Elegant three-cabin interior with extensive owner upgrades
• High-end galley with exceptional refrigeration and custom espresso setup
• Turn-key tender, davit, and offshore safety inventory
• Ready for passagemaking, extended cruising, or luxury liveaboard use