Designed by German Frers, the Hylas 51 is a proven bluewater passagemaker - fast, safe, and exceptionally well-built. CHACARA has been carefully maintained and sailed by her current owners for many years and holds the title of winner of the 1995 Marion to Bermuda Race, achieved in light wind conditions.  

On deck, CHACARA offers a secure, well-protected cockpit, wide side decks, and the clean, classic lines that define the Hylas 51. She features a rare owner’s layout with a dual “master” arrangement (forward and aft). 

CHACARA is ready for a new owner to continue her story, offering a well-built platform for rewarding sailing and cruising. She is ideal for a true sailor seeking classic design, liveaboard comfort, and proven offshore performance. 

Priced accordingly and ready for offers. 

Starting forward is a large forepeak locker with divided chain lockers and deep space for sail storage accessed via large foredeck hatch. 

Further aft is the spacious guest cabin with queen berth to port and a seat with hanging locker to starboard. Numerous drawers and lockers throughout with large storage area under berth, which can be divided on center line for use as twin berths as needed. Light and ventilation are provided by three hatches, a dorade vent and electric fan. 

The forward head is further aft to port and features a Vacuflush toilet, Corian countertops and a separate stall shower. Toilet discharge is direct overboard or into a 40-gallon holding tank. 

The expansive main salon is tastefully decorated in green Ultrasuede and is designed to accommodate owners and guests for extended periods. There is an L-shaped dinette to port with centerline seat inboard with storage underneath. A full-length settee is opposite to starboard with multiple lockers and TV/DVP and stereo. The mast is fully enclosed in teak cabinetry that includes a 12-bottle wine rack. Forward and to starboard is a Splendide 2000 washer/dryer. Three large deck hatches add to the bright and spacious feeling. 

Moving aft and to port one finds a functional navigation station with large chart table, flush mounted electronics and electrical panels. Aft of the main salon to starboard is a well-equipped galley with exceptional storage space and countertop area, all white Corian. Opening portholes provide extra light and ventilation. See equipment details below. 

Dual passageways lead aft from the Nav area and galley to the owner's cabin, which features a centerline queen-sized berth that can be divided for use at sea. There are two large hanging lockers plus numerous drawers and storage lockers. A small vanity is to starboard with a seat to port. A large deck hatch, three opening portholes and electric fan provide ventilation that is further enhanced by the dual passageways. 

The owner's head to port includes a wet locker, Corian countertops, and a Vacuflush toilet that can be discharged into another independent 40-gallon holding tank. The separate shower stall includes a fold-down teak seat. 

Galley 

• Top and front opening refrigeration and freezer compartments 
• Broadwater 4-burner stove/oven/broiler, updated 
• GE microwave oven 
• Centerline stainless steel sinks 
• Knife rack 
• Dinnerware, pots and pans 
• Fresh and saltwater foot pumps 

Cockpit: 

• Simrad autopilot (2015) with new hydraulic ram (2021) 
• Rudder angle and heel angle sensors 
• B&G radar on Questus gimbaled mount on stern mast with display at helm 
• B&G Zeus GPS/plotter (2015) 
• Icom M402 at companionway 
• Backup depth sounder 

Navigation Station: 

• Furuno GP-31 GPS at helm (used as backup)  
• ICOM M-504 VHF radio w/remote mike at helm 
• Icom M802 SSB w/Pactor modem 
• Garmin handheld GPS 
• Standard Loud Hailer and automated fog horn system 
• Cellular telephone hookup with masthead antenna 

• 12-Volt DC system 
• 110-Volt AC system 
• Onan 8 kW generator, 2019 (294 hours 12/25) 
• Balmar alternator (2019) 
• Trace inverter and electrical management system, 1998 
• Twin 50-amp shore power receptacles for service and A/C on stern and foredeck 
• (2) Dockside electrical cables w/misc. adapters 
• (2) Engine heavy duty starting batteries 
• (1) Generator heavy duty starting battery 
• (2) Bow thruster batteries (2018) 
• (2) Ship's system Lifeline batteries  
• Red night lights along cabin sole 
• 110-volt and 12-volt outlets in each cabin 
• (4) Cabin fans 

• One piece molded FRP w/5/8" teak overlay structurally bonded and bolted, Light gray non-skid 
• Laid teak decks, cockpit seats and cabin sole 
• Maxwell 2000 12-volt windlass 
• Bruce 66 lb anchor w/3/8" chain rode 
• Fortress 25 lb anchor w/nylon/chain rode 
• S/S swim ladder recessed into stern with integral molded steps 
• Hot and cold shower at transom 
• Pressure saltwater wash down system on foredeck 
• S/S bow pulpit w/running lights 
• Twin anchor bow rollers 
• S/S stern pulpit w/2 boarding gates and stern light 
• 30" Stanchions and double lifelines w/gates and custom installed ladders 
• S/S non-fouling guard rails over forward dorade boxes 
• S/S steering wheel with elkhide cover 
• (3) Dorade ventilators for heads and forward cabin 
• (8) S/S opening portholes with screens 
• (10) S/S opening portholes with screens 
• (8) Lexan hatches w/screens for ventilation 
• Lexan sliding companionway hatch w/Lexan faced FRP sprayhood to house instruments 
• Twin storage lockers aft 
• LPG gas storage locker, self-venting, for Min 20Ib bottles 
• (6) Dock and spring line chocks w/10" Herreshoff cleats 
• (4) Custom seat backs (removable) with attachable cushions 
• Edson steering pedestal housing engine controls, autopilot controls, bowthruster control, (2) GPS units and Ritchie 6" compass 
• Manual emergency tiller 
• Recessed engine instrumentation to the helm in starboard coaming 
• Teak table with drop leaves 
• Teak glass holder 
• Varnished teak grab rails 

Winches (Self-tailing): 

• (2) Barient 737 electric primaries, 2-speed, with two sets of controls, each side 
• (2) Barient 22 secondaries 
• (1) Lewmar 54 centerline winch for running backstays and stern anchoring 
• (1) Lewmar 54 mainsheet 
• (3) Barient 27 winches on mast 

Blue hull, white cove stripe, double white boot stripe, green bottom. New hull paint 2016. Hand laid up in FRP in a female mold with Divinycell core for panel stiffness. Single skin solid Knyex laminate below the waterline for maximum strength and load bearing properties. Sides and deck of Divinycell core for lightness, good thermal and sound insulation. Extensive network of longitudinal stringers and ring frames to take all rigging loads and add stiffness and strength. Teak rubrail with stainless steel striker protects hull in docking. External cast lead ballast with Frers design torpedo and oversized keel bolts. Rudder is balanced fiberglass spade with stainless frame welded to a rudder stock and is supported by upper and lower bearings. 

• Forespar electric furling mast w/offset furling slot combined with integral full hoist center track for full-battened mainsail 
• Navtec rod standing rigging 
• Forestaysail package w/quick release lever and running backstays 
• Full spinnaker package w/pole storage on mast; 1 carbon fiber pole 
• Seatec hydraulic backstay system with panel in cockpit 
• Forespar rigid vang system 
• Insulated backstay for SSB 
• Sta-set halyards and sheets  
• Antal stoppers for all halyards 
• Combination tri-color w/strobe at masthead, (4) spreader lights and (1) forward deck light 
• Harken mainsheet traveler and controls 
• New mast paint 2016 
• New standing rigging 2007 
• No-strike anti-lightning antenna 

Sails 

• Doyle furling mainsail, 2008 
• Quantum 130% cruising genoa 
• Storm Trysail 
• Staysail 
• Gennaker 

• Yanmar 75 hp diesel engine (4047 hours 12/25) with high output alternator and full instrumentation/alarms 
• Engine room fully enclosed with foam/lead insulation with additional enclosure for generator 
• Momentary cross-over to house batteries for emergency engine start 
• Shore water regulator 
• Halon fire control system in engine room 
• High water bilge pump can be diverted to fridge/freezer during cleaning 
• Grunert 110 volt SS holding plate system driven by generator or shore power source and via trace inverter system under engine power 
• Spurs line cutter on shaft 
• Pressurized water system with 12-gallon hot water heater 
• Sea Recovery watermaker 
• Splendide 2000 clothes washer and dryer 
• Force 10 propane cabin heater (not currently connected) 
• (2) Par automatic bilge pumps 
• (2) Manual Whale bilge pumps 
• (3) CruiseAir air conditioning units (guest stateroom, main saloon and master cabin) 
• All bronze ball-type seacocks with double hose clamps with wood plugs attached 
• All waste system hoses replaced 2002 
• Complete spares for engine, generator, pumps, etc. 

• Custom dodger with roll-down front and elkhide grab bar, new 2014 
• Custom bimini with full cockpit enclosure, new 2014 
• Full cockpit cushions 
• Cover for wheel, binnacle and cocktail table 
• Custom sheets, blankets and towels 
• Inflatable dinghy 
• Outboard 
• Mini davit outboard hoist 
• Tools 
• Dock lines 
• (4) Fenders w/covers 
• Fenderboard 
• MOM 8 system 
• Lifesling MOB recovery system 
• (2) Horseshoe rings 
• (8) Life jackets 
• Mustang inflatable vests 
• Safety harnesses 
• Class A EPIRB 
• (2) Radar reflectors 
• Offshore jacklines (detachable) 
• Binoculars 
• Spotlight 

• Name reserved 
• Personal effects 

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.