2011 Hylas 56 Boat in San Diego, CA 92101 US

2011 HYLAS 56 "MANUELA" - GERMÁN FRERS BLUEWATER CRUISER

One Owner | GMT Carbon Rig | 2023 North Sails | 2022 B&G Electronics | Generator | Watermaker | Air Conditioning | Bow Thruster

The 2011 Hylas 56 "Manuela" is a highly customized, one-owner bluewater cruising yacht designed by Germán Frersand maintained with a clear emphasis on offshore capability, sailing performance, comfort and long-term ownership.

Now offered through Jeff Brown Yachts in San Diego, California, "Manuela" presents a compelling opportunity for sailors searching for a proven Hylas 56 for sale, a premium long-range cruising yacht, or a serious offshore sailing platform with extensive equipment already aboard.

Her major features include a GMT carbon mast and GMT Carbon PowerFurl boom, rod rigging, electric primary winches, Side-Power bow thruster, Northern Lights generator, Spectra watermaker, CruiseAir reverse-cycle air conditioning, recent North Sails inventory, updated B&G electronics, offshore safety equipment and a richly customized teak interior.

The seller is making room for another boat, creating an opportunity for the next owner to acquire a thoughtfully developed cruising yacht that has benefited from consistent ownership and substantial upgrades.

DESIGNED FOR SERIOUS BLUEWATER CRUISING

The Hylas 56 was created around the Germán Frers design philosophy of combining efficient sailing performance with the comfort, storage, tankage and systems required for extended cruising.

"Manuela" is configured for manageable short-handed sailing while retaining the equipment and accommodations expected aboard a 56-foot offshore yacht.

Her GMT carbon mast, carbon PowerFurl boom, electric furling systems, electric Antal primary winches, hydraulic vang and backstay, bow thruster and carefully positioned sail controls allow a small crew to manage a powerful sailing platform without sacrificing performance.

Wide teak side decks, substantial stainless-steel railings, secure handholds and an expansive cockpit create confidence when moving around the yacht underway.

ONE-OWNER HISTORY & CONTINUOUS UPGRADES

"Manuela" has remained with her original owner since launch and has been continually maintained and upgraded.

Recent improvements include:

2026

• Teak decks refinished
• Mast and boom polished

2024

• Custom mainsail canvas cover
• Custom dinghy canvas cover

2023

• North Sails NPL Tour Ultra X NorLam boom-furling mainsail
• North Sails NPL Tour Ultra X NorLam furling genoa

2022

• New B&G navigation electronics
• Custom Bimini, dodger and protective canvas
• New tender package
• New life raft
• Satellite communications updates

These improvements complement an already extensive inventory of cruising systems and custom equipment.

GMT CARBON RIG & SAIL HANDLING

"Manuela" is equipped with a sophisticated sail-handling package designed to make offshore sailing more manageable.

Highlights include:

GMT carbon mast

GMT Carbon PowerFurl boom with electric cockpit controls

Rod rigging

GMT carbon spinnaker pole

Navtec Series 30 hydraulic boom vang

Hydraulic backstay

Furlex 400 Series genoa furling

Furlex 400 Series staysail furling

Electric Antal CST 66 primary winches

Electric Antal CST 48 main halyard winch

Antal secondary and mainsheet winches

Lewmar Ocean traveler upgraded with Antal line tender

The result is a large cruising yacht configured with systems that reduce physical workload while maintaining precise sail control.

2023 NORTH SAILS INVENTORY

The primary sail inventory was substantially upgraded in 2023.

North Sails NPL Tour Ultra X NorLam boom-furling mainsail

North Sails NPL Tour Ultra X NorLam furling genoa

Additional sails include:

Doyle Contender Storm Weave Dacron staysail

Doyle APC Challenge cruising spinnaker with Vectran luff line and ATN sleeve

This recent sail investment is particularly significant for buyers evaluating similarly aged offshore cruising yachts.

COCKPIT & DECK

The cockpit is arranged for both offshore sailing and comfortable time at anchor.

Features include:

Lewmar-Whitlock Mamba steering system

40-inch leather-wrapped wheel

Integral autopilot drive

B&G displays

Bow-thruster controls

Anchor-chain counter and windlass controls at helm

Varnished teak cockpit table with integrated ice chest

Teak cockpit sole

Deep cockpit seating

Custom Bimini and dodger

Hot and cold cockpit shower

Hot and cold stern-platform shower

Full-width stainless-steel aft pushpit with teak stern seats

Simpson stainless electric davits

Extensive stainless lifelines and safety rails

The side decks, cockpit coaming and coachroof incorporate extensive natural teak, reflecting the yacht's traditional craftsmanship while maintaining a purposeful offshore layout.

HULL & CONSTRUCTION

The Hylas 56 is built around a substantial offshore-oriented structure.

Notable construction details include:

Hand-laid solid Twaron hull laminate with alternating FRP layers and vinyl-ester resin

Performance-oriented lead keel

35 mm stainless-steel keel bolts and backing plates

Partially skeg-hung rudder

Forward watertight collision bulkhead

Watertight aft sections

Full-length teak rub rail with stainless-steel striker plate

Bronze through-hull fittings

Barrier-coated underwater hull

Large divided anchor locker

Dedicated sail locker

Large port and starboard aft lazarettes

Additional aft "garage" storage

VOLKSWAGEN TDI DIESEL POWER

Auxiliary power is provided by a Volkswagen TDI 150 hp turbo diesel with approximately 960 engine hours.

The installation includes:

150-amp Iskra house alternator

Morse single-lever engine control

Racor Max-7500 dual turbine fuel-filtration system

Walbro auxiliary fuel pump

Factory-installed electric oil-change system

Recent replacement turbo

The engine room is positioned for practical service access and incorporates fire-retardant sound insulation and an automatic Fireboy suppression system.

NORTHERN LIGHTS GENERATOR

A Northern Lights 6 kW generator provides onboard AC power.

Approximate generator hours: 320

The generator is installed in a full sound enclosure for quieter operation while aboard.

CRUISING SYSTEMS

"Manuela" carries a substantial inventory designed for extended time away from the dock.

Systems include:

Spectra Newport 400 MK-II watermaker

CruiseAir reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating

Three independent A/C compressors

Mastervolt 12/2500 MassCombi inverter

Mastervolt charger and MasterView monitoring

Lifeline AGM house batteries

Dedicated bow-thruster batteries

Dedicated engine-start battery

50-amp shore-power system

Solar-independent cruising capability supported by generator, inverter and charging systems

Dual bilge-pump systems

UPDATED B&G ELECTRONICS - 2022

Navigation electronics were substantially updated in 2022.

Equipment includes:

B&G multifunction displays

B&G Triton autopilot controller

Autopilot remote

B&G Zeus displays

B&G Vulcan displays

B&G Hercules processor

B&G HALO24 radar

VHF

Computer and monitor at navigation station

Bow-thruster control and remote

Anchor-chain counter and controls at helm

Satellite phone systems

The navigation station provides extensive system monitoring, communications and voyage-planning capability.

GROUND TACKLE

Offshore anchoring equipment includes:

Maxwell VWX 3500 windlass

Stainless-steel deck protection

Cockpit controls and chain counter

Primary Rocna anchor

Approximately 250 ft. of high-tensile chain

Secondary Delta anchor

Additional chain and nylon rode

Fortress stern anchor

Separate anchor and line storage

THREE-CABIN INTERIOR

Below deck, "Manuela" combines offshore functionality with a highly customized teak interior.

The layout provides three cabins and two heads, including a spacious aft owner's stateroom, forward guest cabin and separate portside cabin.

The interior is finished in customized satin teak with darker contrasting tones, teak-and-holly flooring, cedar-lined lockers, extensive handrails and positive-locking sole panels for security underway.

Headroom in the main salon approaches seven feet.

MAIN SALON

The salon incorporates substantial custom detailing.

Features include:

Custom teak dining table with compass-rose and ebony inlay

Deep port and starboard leather seating

Convertible sea berth

OceanAir screens and shades

Electric television lift with Samsung TV

Leather mast wrap

U-Line icemaker

Extensive under-seat storage

Dimmable LED lighting

Large windows and overhead hatches provide natural light while maintaining the warm character of the teak interior.

OWNER'S STATEROOM

The aft owner's cabin includes:

Centerline queen berth

Upgraded mattress

Extensive drawers and hanging lockers

Integrated television

OceanAir hatch screen and shade

Custom lighting

Private head

Black granite countertop

Grohe fixtures

Separate shower stall

VacuFlush toilet

Dedicated holding tank and pump-out system

The aft location provides the privacy and volume expected aboard a yacht intended for extended cruising.

FORWARD GUEST CABIN

The forward cabin features:

Centerline queen berth

Splendide vented washer/dryer

Spectra Newport 400 MK-II watermaker installation

Port and starboard hanging lockers

Additional cabinetry

Settee

OceanAir screens and shades

Private access to forward head

Separate shower stall

VacuFlush toilet

PORTSIDE CABIN

A third cabin provides:

34-inch-wide berth

Upper and lower hanging lockers

Under-berth storage

Nightstand cabinetry

This space can function as a guest cabin, crew cabin or additional offshore storage area.

LONG OFFSHORE GALLEY

The galley extends more than ten feet and is arranged longitudinally for secure movement and bracing while underway.

Equipment includes:

Vitrifrigo dual-drawer refrigerator

Frigoboat freezer

Force 10 three-burner stove

Vesta dishwasher

GE microwave

Trash compactor

Seagull drinking-water purification system

Grohe fixtures

Freshwater and saltwater foot pumps

Large pantry

Custom teak cabinetry

Corian countertops

Opening ports into cockpit for ventilation

The walk-through galley leads directly to the owner's cabin aft.

SAFETY & OFFSHORE EQUIPMENT

Safety equipment includes:

Life raft - replaced 2022

Ditch bag

Emergency hand pump

Emergency watermaker

Extensive first-aid inventory

Multiple anchors

Watertight collision bulkhead

Automatic engine-room fire suppression

Substantial stainless-steel lifelines and rails

SPARES INVENTORY

Included spares include:

Water pumps

Sump pumps

Engine filters

Generator filters

Additional onboard cruising spares

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

2011 Hylas 56 designed by Germán Frers

One-owner yacht

GMT carbon mast

GMT Carbon PowerFurl boom

Rod rigging

2023 North Sails mainsail and genoa

2022 B&G electronics

Volkswagen TDI 150 hp diesel - approximately 960 hours

Northern Lights 6 kW generator - approximately 320 hours

Side-Power bow thruster

Spectra Newport 400 MK-II watermaker

CruiseAir reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating

Electric Antal primary winches

Simpson electric davits

Three-cabin / two-head layout

Washer/dryer

Dishwasher

Extensive custom teak interior

Refinished teak decks - 2026

Mast and boom polished - 2026

AVAILABLE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

The 2011 Hylas 56 "Manuela" is available through Jeff Brown Yachts in San Diego, California.

For additional specifications, service and maintenance history, recent survey information, equipment details, photographs or to arrange a private showing, contact Ryan Anderson at Jeff Brown Yachts.

For buyers considering a Hylas 56, premium bluewater cruising yacht, Germán Frers-designed sailing yacht or long-range offshore cruiser, "Manuela" deserves serious consideration.