TESTED HYLAS H57 - How good is this Taiwanese Bluewater Cruiser?

Join Chris Beeson and Yachting Reviews for our test of the Hylas H57 in a Force 6. We invented the 24-hour test because you learn so much more about a boat, good and bad, by using it as an owner would, albeit briefly. Vortec Marine in Swanwick, UK, invited us to test hull no.9 of this Bill Dixon-designed bluewater cruiser, which has been in production since 2020 at Queen Long Marine in Taiwan. Bill Dixon started working with Hylas in 2017, and his first design for them, the Hylas 48, was launched in 2018. Hylas is a semi-custom brand that has developed a reputation for liveaboard comfort, reliable ocean-going credentials, and good value compared to its competitors, thanks to lower labour costs (though no less skilled) in Taiwan. How did it sail? Could we move around safely under sail? What did we make of the hardtop? Here’s what we thought. What do you think? 360-Degree Virtual Tour: https://curl.ly/Hylas_h37-360 (please let us know if we should do more of these) - If you've enjoyed this video, please follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/61568933407191 for behind-the-scenes shenanigans as they happen. - Thanks for watching, if you've enjoyed the video, please help us by liking and sharing it☺️ We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays little – for the moment, at least. If you’re enjoying the reviews, you could help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We’d be super grateful. If you have any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we’d love to hear from you! - 0:00 Introduction 1:13 About Hylas 1:51 Foredeck 4:31 At the Mast 5:49 Aft Deck 9:37 At the Helm 11:22 The Cockpit 14:10 Companionway 15:07 Nav Station 16:48 Saloon 18:34 Galley 22:07 Owner's (Aft) Cabin 24:32 Owner's Heads 25:48 Starboard Guest Cabin 26:42 Guest Heads/Fore Cabin En Suite 27:43 VIP Cabin (Fore Cabin) 29:33 Engine Room 30:08 On the water 30:50 At the Helm 31:31 Down below at sea 31:40 Using the galley at sea 32:48 Performance 34:56 Living on board 36:27 Conclusion 37:02 What does she cost? Thank you to Vortec Marine for allowing us to test this yacht: https://vortecmarine.com - LOA 18.13m (59ft 6in) inc bowsprit Waterline length 17.33m (56ft 10in) Beam 5.2m (17ft) Draught 1.95m (6ft 5in), deep 2.5m (8ft 2in) Ballast 9,324kg, (20,556lb) Displacement 26,165kg (57,685lb) Price (from) USD 2,410,000 ex tax (August 2026) Price (as tested - Aug 2026) GBP 2,055,000 ex tax =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media – a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ The price is correct at the time of uploading and is the base price. Price, specification and standard equipment change. The yacht shown will have options and extras. Please contact the manufacturer for a current price list. =-=-= #sailing​ #sailboat​ #yacht​ #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting​ #boat​ #sea #yachting #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife #insta360X6