2017 Hylas 63

SHAIMA’s interior reflects the Hylas semi-custom philosophy: built around long-range use, substantial joinery, thoughtful storage, and the owner’s specific experience from decades of passagemaking. The yacht is arranged with four cabins, three heads, and extensive storage, with a warm teak interior, large saloon, proper navigation center, and the kind of systems access and custom details that matter on a yacht intended for remote cruising.The interior has been shaped by both the original build and later upgrades, with traditional teak joinery, extensive storage, and owner-specified offshore details throughout.Interior Styling and Additional Features:Four-cabin, three-head arrangement designed for owner use, guests, and long-range storageRenewed interior upholstery and cushions during 2024 Hylas yard refitTraditional teak interior with custom Hallberg-Rassy-style headliner throughoutSolid soles laid on sealed sub flooring and finished with six layers of gloss polyurethane coatingCorian counters for heads and galleyAll lighting LED with Vimar switches and outlet platesRemovable headliner for deck hardware accessPositive-locking cabin sole hatchesSolid teak interior handrails for secure movement underwayBlue rope lighting under berths and saloon seatingPortlight drop shades in aft cabins and saloonOceanair shade/bug screens on all deck hatchesLockers with built-in ventilation grilles throughout for long-range cruising storageCompanionway with built-in grab handles, additional stainless steel grab handles, and lowering stainless steel/plexiglass companionway hatchFour Dometic Cruisair air conditioners upgraded with electric resistance heating before the first Greenland voyage, allowing rapid interior heating for high-latitude cruisingMAIN SALOONThe main saloon aboard SHAIMA is designed for living at sea and entertaining in port. The custom saloon table and settee arrangement provide comfortable seating for meals, watch changes, planning, and daily life aboard. The layout emphasizes secure movement, strong handholds, useful storage, and the warmth expected from a semi-custom Hylas interior.Large custom saloon table with seating for sevenHallberg-Rassy-style couch arrangement specified by ownerReading lamps & fansFlatscreen TV on forward bulkheadMASTER STATEROOMThe owner’s stateroom aboard SHAIMA is arranged for extended liveaboard use, with the privacy, storage, and comfort expected aboard a serious 63-foot Hylas.Private owner’s stateroom arrangement with custom king size berthSubstantial storage for long-range cruisingQuality Hylas joinery with berth-side storagePort-side powder station with mirrorBulkhead-mounted flush/recessed flat-screen TVTwo Hella cabin fansRecessed overhead stereo speakersMaster HeadThe master head is the private en-suite for the owner’s stateroom.Private en-suite master head serving the owner’s stateroomAlso accessible through crew/bunk cabin with lockable doorRaritan electric freshwater toiletVanity/sink, storage, lighting, and ventilationSeparate showerVIP STATEROOMThe VIP guest accommodation is forward.Guest cabin arranged with center line island queen berth for comfortable long-range cruisingStorage for personal gear and passage equipmentHanging lockers, cabinets, shelves, and two Hella fansHinged under-berth access to mechanical equipmentVIP HeadThe VIP head serves the VIP guest accommodation.Ensuite to the VIP stateroomRaritan electric freshwater toiletVanity/sink, storage, lighting, and ventilationJack & Jill shower shared with the day headGUEST CABIN (PORT FORWARD)Additional guest cabin for cruising crew or family.Located port side, forward passagewayPlentiful storage under and above berth for long-range voyagingDouble-size Pullman berth with hanging locker, cabinets, shelf, night table, and large under-berth storageOne Hella fanGUEST CABIN (STARBOARD AFT)The fourth cabin provides further flexibility for guests, crew, spares, passage gear, or expedition equipment.Located starboard, aft of the nav stationOver/under bunk arrangement with hinged upper berth and lower double berth for guest or crew flexibilityUseful for spares, gear, and extended-cruising inventoryEngine room access through two sets of double doorsAble to access aft master head if desired; door lockable from the owner's sideBerths fitted with lee cloths for offshore use and Hella fansDAY HEADA third head allowing day use for all aboard.Located starboard forward passageway, just forward of the saloonRaritan electric freshwater toiletVanity/sink, storage, lightingJack & Jill separate shower shared with the VIP head

The galley was specified for real offshore use and long periods away from shore support. SHAIMA carries substantial cold storage, a wider-than-standard Force 10 stove, dedicated appliance storage, ice maker, trash compactor, and included galley inventory.Five-burner Force 10 stove installed with custom carpentryGE Advantium microwave / convection ovenTwo Frigoboat two-drawer freezersOne Frigoboat two-drawer refrigeratorOne Frigoboat front-door refrigeratorU-Line stainless steel marine ice makerWhirlpool 15 in trash compactorCombination LG vented clothes washer/dryerCustom cabinetry for small appliances, plates, glasses, mugs, tableware, and included galley inventoryZojirushi bread maker included (space can also be used for dishwasher installation in the future if desired)

NAVIGATION STATIONSHAIMA’s forward-facing navigation station is one of the owner-specified features that reflects the yacht’s serious passage-making role. The station is large enough for real voyage planning, system monitoring, communications, and laptop work.Large forward-facing navigation station with Herman Miller-style reclining chair specified for long watches and passage planningExtensive logbooks and operating history maintained since newThree Raymarine i70 displays at companionwayIcom M802 SSB with AT140 tunerIcom M605 VHF radioRaymarine p70 autopilot controlRaymarine gS165 touchscreen display with Raymarine button remote controlSchenker watermaker controlFuel and water tank gaugesMastervolt EasyView digital controlCummins Onan generator controlELECTRONIC SYSTEMSSHAIMA carries a comprehensive cruising electronics and communications platform centered around her Raymarine network, Starlink, low-light cameras, and monitoring/control systems.Starlink High-Speed internet system with custom mount on the davit structureFLIR camera in engine roomPort and starboard low-light TV cameras on hardtop/bimini to monitor mainsail at night, including from below in rough conditionsHailer hornRadar reflectorRaymarine digital radarDigital TV antenna for local stationsHELM STATIONS - PORTIcom CommandMic VHF remoteElectronic throttleMaxwell chain counterRaymarine gS165 touchscreen displayRaymarine p70 autopilot controlRaymarine button control for displaySide-Power proportional bow/stern thruster controlRitchie compassCockpit lighting/systems panel with blue backlightingCarbon fiber EXT helm wheelHELM STATIONS - STARBOARDStarboard helm includes hydraulic sail-handling controls for mainsail, genoa, and staysail furlingHarken hydraulic pump panel at starboard helm for boom vang and backstayIcom CommandMic VHF remoteElectronic throttleRaymarine gS165 touchscreen displayRaymarine p70 autopilot controlRaymarine button control for displaySide-Power proportional bow/stern thruster controlRitchie compassCarbon fiber EXT helm wheel

HULLThe Hylas 63 was designed by German Frers as a powerful modern bluewater cruiser with a fine entry, beam carried aft, and the seakindly behavior expected of the Frers / Hylas lineage. SHAIMA’s real-world cruising history is the strongest evidence of the design brief: she has sailed approximately 80,000 nautical miles across a wide range of conditions and cruising grounds.German Frers-designed Hylas 63 built by Hylas Yachts / Queen Long Marine built to ABS standardsOwner describes the hull as a sea-kindly deep-V form with a nearly plumb bow, gentle sheer, and beam carried aft for stability and volume without a flat-bottomed feelSolid fiberglass below the waterline with alternating E-glass and Twaron aramid fiber reinforcementVinylester resin with isophthalic gelcoat used throughout for blister resistanceVacuum-bagged hull constructionNavy Blue Awlgrip hull - 2019Watertight bulkheads for fore and aft lazarettesSolid lead keel with 13 x 30mm stainless steel keel bolts and 8mm transverse backing platesSolid bronze bonded through-hullsSingle spade rudder, above keel planeRudder bearings upgraded to Jefa system - 2019; overhauled in New Zealand - 2023Lewmar Mamba steering linkage with Jefa BRG10-67 gearbox upgrade - 2023DECKSHAIMA’s deck has been shaped for offshore work, dinghy operations, anchoring confidence, cockpit protection, and both high-latitude and tropical cruising. Her authentic 7/16 in Burmese teak deck, hardtop, davits, anchoring system, and transom reinforcement all speak to a yacht specified far beyond a standard build.Baltek balsa cored deck, vacuum bagged with solid laminate in high load areasAuthentic Burmese teak, shaved only once and noted as in excellent conditionHull/deck joint through-bolted and bonded with 3M 5200Carbon fiber hard dodger by GMT CompositesApprox. 20 ft structural aluminum hardtop by Atlantic TowersHardtop ventilation and hinged central window in dodgerForedeck sunbathing cushion35 in pushpits extending to midshipsSide-boarding fold-down stainless steel ladder with teak stepsFolding carbon fiber passarelle with transom-step mounts and lifelineTwo stainless steel dorade vents with guards on forward deckBlue underwater lightsForward deck light from dodgerDeep forward sail locker for storage and chain-locker accessSpade 240 stainless steel primary anchor with Ultra Flip swivel and 400 ft of 1/2 in high-strength galvanized chainSpade 180 secondary anchor with swivel and chain/rodeMaxwell RC12-12 24 V windlass with capstan and remote cockpit operationCustom bow stainless steel protection from top to bottom for protection from anchor & iceElectric hose-reel Cablemaster for deck wash hoseTeak cap railStainless steel deck grab handlesCustom full-beam stainless steel protection plate at transom waterlineHylas signature swim ladder hidden beneath bottom transom step lidPort and starboard Hylas signature stern seats in teak and stainless steel with cushionsRod holdersLarge aft lazarette accessible from deck hatches and transom step hatchTwo folding e-bikes for shoreside explorationCOCKPITCockpit protected by carbon hard dodger, long structural hardtop, and enclosureEnclosure protects lower cockpit, table area, and seating while leaving helms open for unencumbered access to winches and deckEngine-room heat can warm enclosed cockpit in cold climatesCockpit designed to keep watch crew protected from sun, spray, rain, and coldCockpit red/white bimini lights, under-table white rope light, and blue courtesy lights at helm area and transom stepsMAST AND RIGGINGCutter rig with backswept spreadersSelden aluminum mast with in-mast furlingSelden rod riggingHydraulic in-mast mainsail furling with hydraulic outhaul for rapid reefing and short-handed sail handlingTwo Furlex hydraulic furlers for genoa and staysailGMT carbon fiber fixed length whisker poleBackstays and boom vang with Harken manual hydraulicsTwo Selden hydraulic powerpacks for simultaneous hydraulic use of furlers and outhaulMost recent rig inspection in Grenada - May 26, 2026; mast scheduled for removal and routine rigging disassembly and inspection, with seller to complete recommended repairsMast up and down spreader lights on all spreadersCustom staysail in-hauler blocks mounted on mast for tighter sheeting angles up to approximately 40 degrees apparentBoom preventer and backup manual outhaulSAILS AND WINCHESNorth 3Di mainsail - 2023North 3Di genoa - 2023North Sails gennaker - 2021Doyle Dacron staysail - 2017Doyle storm trysail on separate mast track - 2017; reportedly never usedAntal W32 mast winches - 2Antal XT62 electric mainsheet winches - 2Antal W70 electric primary winches - 2Antal W60 manual secondary winches - 2Running rigging renewed continuously

ENGINE AND MECHANICALSHAIMA is powered by a Yanmar 6BY3-220 rated at 220 HP, coupled to a Kanzaki KMH51A 2.6:1 transmission. There are approximately 8,000 engine hours, regular servicing, no oil consumption between service intervals, and no overheating history. The gearbox was replaced with a new unit in 2024.Yanmar 6BY3-220 220 HP diesel engine - approx. 8,000 hoursKanzaki KMH51A 2.6:1 transmission - replaced new in 2024Max-Prop 25 in five-blade feathering propeller on 2 in / 50 mm SAE shaftAquadrive thrust bearing system installed - 2019Side-Power bow thruster - 24 VSide-Power retractable stern thruster - 24 VFuel transfer and oil change electric pumpsDive compressor with two 60 ft hoses for underwater inspection and cleaningRacor dual-filter fuel polishing system plus dedicated generator Racor fuel filterPLUMBING AND TANKAGESHAIMA’s shared plumbing and tankage systems are a major part of her offshore brief. With 650 gallons of diesel, stainless steel fresh-water tankage, high-output watermaker capacity, three freshwater-fed electric toilets, and two holding tanks with monitoring, the yacht was set up for long legs, remote anchorages, and meaningful independence from shore support.Fuel capacity: 650 gal in six stainless steel tanksApproximate motoring range noted by owner: 11 days / 1,700 nautical miles at 6.5 knots and 2.4 gal/hr in calm conditionsSchenker 100 L/hr 24 V watermakerFresh water: two 158 gal stainless steel tanksFresh water washdown forward for anchor washingFresh water transom showerStainless-steel Isotemp 20-gal 220V water heaterDouble redundant freshwater pressure pumpsTwo holding tanks with Dometic pumps and monitorsTank inspection ports/dipsticks and baffled tank constructionGroco bronze in-line seawater strainersELECTRICAL SYSTEMTinned wiring, copper grounding strips, and dedicated SSB grounding planeGalvanic isolator24 V DC primary electrical system controlled by Mastervolt EasyView 5Additional 12 V DC, 110 V AC, and 220 V AC systems aboardCummins Onan 13.5 kW Quiet Diesel generator - approx. 9,200 hoursMastervolt Combi inverter/charger - 4,000 W / 100 ATwo Mastervolt MASS Charger 24 V / 75 A chargersEngine PTO drive with Alpha 24/110 MB Mastervolt alternatorMastervolt ChargeMaster 12 V / 50 A charger for 12V house, engine, and generator systemsMac Plus 24/24-30 electronic charge relay for independent aft (thruster) and forward (thruster/windlass) banksHouse 24 V bank: three 5,500 W Mastervolt LiFePO4 batteries / 600 Ah - 20201,000 W hardtop-mounted solar array with two Mastervolt SCM25 solar charge regulatorsDual 50 A split-phase shore power cables on Cablemaster reelsIsolation transformer supports 110 V and 220 V use in both US and European power environmentsPalma de Mallorca Mastervolt electrical upgrade - corrected earlier high-output alternator/charging architecture and integrated lithium batteries, EasyView monitoring, DC-to-DC charging, and solar control systemsSolar panels replaced in New ZealandHylas signature electrical panel with blue backlightingAUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENTTwo Samsung flat-screen TVsBose audio/video serverThree Bluetooth audio zonesSAFETY EQUIPMENTSix-person and eight-person liferafts in rapid-deployment cages (serviced and up to date May 2026)EPIRBBuilt-in emergency manual bilge pumpDouble-redundant electric bilge pumps in saloon plus electric bilge pump in lazaretteFireboy fire suppression with engine/ventilation shutdown systemFireboy propane control systemCustom Spectra Ocean Drogue with 110 cones - 2019Dedicated stainless Ocean Drogue attachment plates and anchoring pointsStorm trysail on separate mast track

AB 15 ALX aluminum-bottom center-console tenderOwner highlights the AB 15 ALX tender as a major exploration asset, providing extended shore, reef, and anchorage access from the mothershipYamaha F40 four-stroke outboard (less than 100 hours)Tender rated for nine people and reported to plane with sixTender equipped with VHF radioHydraulic Cooney Marine / Simpson Lawrence Bluewater davits with up/down and in/out operation for closely securing the tender underwayReinforced transom structure and custom aluminum trusses for hydraulic davit/tender loadsRoll-up spare inflatable dinghy with Torqeedo electric outboardBuilt-in padeyes on davits for Mediterranean mooring stern linesLifting davit custom rigged so line can be led to starboard aft electric winch for lifting gear aboard from dock or tender

BROKER’S COMMENTSSHAIMA is the rare large cruising yacht whose story is stronger than any brochure description could be. She has done the miles, carried her owner safely across oceans, returned to the Hylas yard for a major refit, and benefited from an owner who understands systems, maintenance, and offshore risk at a very high level. For buyers who value proven capability over theory, SHAIMA is a standout.The depth of SHAIMA's logbooks is a major part of her value proposition. Few yachts of this size come to market with such a complete operating record: daily passages, yearly totals, fuel use, sailing percentages, service notes, refit history, and remote-cruising observations are all documented. This gives a future owner an unusually transparent view into how the yacht was used, maintained, improved, and proven over nine years of serious world voyaging.The Hylas 63 is already a compelling German Frers design: powerful, seakindly, semi-custom, and built by Queen Long Marine with the quality that has made Hylas one of the benchmark bluewater brands. SHAIMA adds a level of customization, documentation, range, cockpit protection, tender handling, anchoring confidence, and operational history that places her well above a typical used cruising yacht.The 2024 builder-yard refit gives the next owner a level of confidence that is difficult to replicate in a standard refit yard.The owner’s brochure also emphasizes SHAIMA’s practical short-handed usability: hydraulic sail handling, powered winches, protected cockpit ergonomics, thrusters, substantial anchoring gear, long-range tankage, and extensive spares were all chosen to make a large yacht manageable by a couple or small crew.SHAIMA is not a dock queen with a theoretical cruising resume; she is a proven Hylas 63 with one of the most thoroughly documented private world-voyaging histories you are likely to find.OWNER’S COMMENTSThe owner describes SHAIMA as a yacht that is ready to cast off for any ocean, whether Antarctica or the Caribbean, with no refits pending other than the planned rigging inspection. He emphasizes that regular use, careful maintenance, detailed logs, and continual system improvement have made SHAIMA in many ways better understood and more dependable than a lightly used yacht.Owner has sailed approximately 110,000 nautical miles overall and commissioned SHAIMA for global explorationSHAIMA has never been charteredDetailed voyage logs, maintenance records, operating cost records, serial-number lists, spares inventory, and annual refit summaries availableOwner recommends retaining the current Raymarine electronics and Yanmar/generator package at this time based on performance and service historyOwner is selling because he intends to move into a larger yacht with a similar world-exploration purposeREVIEWSHylas Yachts describes the H63 as a German Frers design created for both day sailing and long-distance cruising, with modern vacuum-bag construction, a fine entry, broad stern, and serious offshore performance.Sail Magazine noted that Hylas yachts are highly customizable belowdecks, with owners often putting their own stamp on each build from the beginning.