'Blue Star' is a stunning and rare example of the Hylas 63. This classic cutter was built in 2013 with modern techniques but with handmade quality at the forefront, thus bridging the gap between custom and production yachts. The attention paid to every detail on the Hylas 63 will be apparent to those fortunate enough to sail on Blue Star.

The twin helm center cockpit layout means winches and lines are readily available and her helm placement provides sailors with an excellent view of sail trim, while guests have plenty of room to relax while under sail. Passing through the cockpit to the aft deck is easy and safe.

Her plumb bow, carbon rig, teak decks, and all-new Furuno electronics make Blue Star a remarkable and unique cruising yacht. Outfitted for long passages, she is the one-of-a-kind bluewater cruiser you've been dreaming of.

Blue Star is not only equipped and designed to modern day standards: she raises the bar for today's cruising yachts. She features Yanmar 260 HP diesel propulsion, bow and stern thrusters, two generators, air conditioning, watermaker, washer/dryer, all-new canvas, and a 14' AB center-console dinghy with 40 HP Yamaha. Blue Star is equipped with a full luxury gallery that includes Sahara corian counter tops, stainless steel appliances and several comfort amenities including dishwasher, built-in coffee maker and convection oven, ice maker, washer/dryer, trash compactor, and wine chiller.

PROPULSION & SYSTEMS

• Yanmar 260 HP Diesel fitted with 6 stainless steel fuel tanks

• Electronic shift throttles (Palm Beach Control)

• 5x Air Conditioning units throughout the vessel: 4x 10,000 BTUs plus 1x 8,000 BTUs in the starboard crew berth

• 2x Generators: Primary Cummins Onan 13.5kw for ship & A/C (6,300 hours) - Secondary Cummins Onan 5kw (121 hours) for ship only

• Watermaker Mack2 Newport 1000 (38 GPH)

• 3x Stainless steel water tanks 110 gal

• Autopilot

• Furuno electronics suite: 8x multifunction displays, GPS, radar, autopilot, VHF, camera interface & WiFi, AIS. All new 4x NavNet TZtouch 3

• Inverter 3000 W

• Transformer to accept both 230V (European) and 240V

• 5x Battery chargers (Mastervolt)

• Bow and stern thrusters, each with its dedicated batteries (replaced Q2 2024)

• Liquid tank senders for accurate resources management (fuel, water & holding)

SAIL PLAN

• Carbon mast In-boom furling

• Staysail 100%, with hydraulic furling

• Genoa, with hydraulic furling

• Runners

• Carbon pole for asymmetrical spinnaker

• Asymmetrical spinnaker - Blue with red cardinal inlay

• 9 winches, including 7 electric and 2 manual winches on the mast

INTERIOR FEATURES

• 4 cabins and 3 heads: Full-beam master aft cabin, Queen walkaround in V berth, port twin crew single berth

• Galley features: dishwasher, 6 Vitrofrigo drawers fridge/freezer, trash compactor, built in coffee maker, built in wine cooler (by salon settee), Ocean Chef 4 burner propane stove top with oven and a GE Convection/Microwave oven - with 12V fan - RO water has secondary filter at galley tap

• Full-size washer and separate vented dryer (under starboard crew bunk)

• Galley table manual conversion to coffee table fold out wings

• Interior carpet and cushion protection throughout

• Full cockpit cushions

• 4 TV displays 1 in each forward cabin: Satellite TV in master.

• Bose Surround Sound in Salon (5 speakers in main salon: 2 in Aft Cabin, 2 in forward cabin and 2 in starboard cabin)

• Sirius XM radio

• Fusion radio with (6) speakers in cockpit areas

• TV and internet dome antennas

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• Teak sole throughout with grey grout

• 2x Carbon fiber helm wheels

• Custom carbon fiber dinghy davits

• Bimini bows/supports upgraded to 1.25" stainless (instead of standard 1")

• Canvas bimini replaced Q4 2024, dodger replaced Q2 2024

• Updated running rigging: 3 new halyards and headsail sheets (both genoa and spin)

• Cockpit table refrigerator

• Set of canvas covers and protections for all exterior elements including windows, cockpit table, companionway door, helm stations, and winches

• Stainless steel lifelines (raised to higher than normal height for added safety at sea)

• Boarding ladder port and starboard access through lifeline gates

• Beach chairs and umbrellas

• Center console AB Hyperlon 210 with 40HP 4-stroke Yamaha (14ft, 2023)

ANCHORING & SAFETY

• Double anchor platform with Maxwell windlass

• Halon engine fire suppression System in engine room

• Ultra anchor 125lb with 300ft of chain and separate rode with backup Fortress anchor

• Carbon fiber passerelle (removable)

• EPIRB

• MOM9

• Dock lines & fenders