S/V VANISHING POINT Hylas 57 · Next-Generation Systems Yacht Vanishing Point was delivered approximately 18 months after Hull #2 arrived in the U.S., creating a rare opportunity: this yacht was completed after major design and systems advancements were identified, allowing her to leapfrog earlier boats in the series.
As a result, Vanishing Point has a full suite of next-generation systems, many of which later informed updates across the model line—but none executed to this level or scale.
Award-Winning Flagship Vanishing Point is industry recognized at the highest level:
* Cruising World Magazine – Boat of the Year (2022)
* Sailing World Magazine – Best Systems Design (2022)
* Newport International Boat Show (2022)
* Best Sailboat Over 40 Feet
* Best Sailboat Overall
* Taiwan Yacht of the Year (2021)
* Taiwan Feature Yacht of the Year (2023)
These awards underscore what sets Vanishing Point apart: a rare combination of performance, innovation, execution, and real-world usability.
A True Systems Prototype — Not a Standard Production Boat Advanced Power & Energy Independence
* 900 amp-hours at 24 volts — the largest lithium bank in the Hylas 57 fleet
* 2kW solar array integrated into the hardtop and retractable soft top
* Designed for true off-grid cruising and silent operation
* Capable of running the yacht’s air conditioning for 12+ hours on battery alone
This system architecture fundamentally changes how the yacht is used—dramatically reducing generator runtime while increasing comfort, autonomy, and reliability.
Ultra-Efficient, Whisper-Quiet Climate Control The air-conditioning system aboard Vanishing Point is a three-zone, marine inverter, variable-speed compressor system—exceptionally efficient and notably quiet.
* Can operate overnight on battery power
* Variable speed technology reduces cycling and noise
* Optimized for both tropical cruising and energy conservation
ElectroSea ClearLine Protection
Unique to Vanishing Point is the ElectroSea ClearLine system connected to the air-conditioning raw water intake. This system generates chlorine from seawater, continuously cleaning the condenser and preventing biological fouling—dramatically improving reliability and reducing maintenance in warm-water cruising grounds.
Hot Water & Mechanical Improvements
* 18-gallon Explorer Series water heater
* Dual electric elements (120V and 24V)
* Dual heat-exchanger loops allow hot water production while running the engine or generator
* Far more efficient and flexible than standard installations
Significant mechanical layout improvements were made based on lessons learned from earlier hulls:
* Water heater relocated from under the aft berth to the engine room
* Engine room redesigned for improved access and serviceability
* Airdry bilge system relocated from the galley area to the engine room, greatly reducing onboard noise
Electronics — Continuously Updated The latest Raymarine continues to provide upgrades, ensuring the yacht remains at the forefront of navigation technology.
* Four Raymarine Axiom 2 XL 16” displays
* Latest Raymarine software and hardware
* Electronics upgraded within the last three months
Signature Cockpit Enclosure & Weather Protection Vanishing Point features a one-of-a-kind, owner-designed cockpit enclosure that blends seamlessly into the yacht’s architecture while delivering exceptional protection and ventilation.
* Elegant polycarbonate retractable dodger mounted on a custom stainless-steel track with bolt rope
* Center polycarbonate panel slides open for massive airflow
* Stainless track doubles as a robust cockpit handhold
* Enclosure meticulously follows the lines of designer Bill Dixon, to the point that it nearly disappears into the yacht’s profile
Aft, the yacht is equipped with a bespoke soft top supported by a carbon-fiber frame that retracts and extends from the aft edge of the hardtop.
* Provides full 360-degree cockpit protection underway or in inclement weather
* Entire soft top can be fully retracted and stowed in under five minutes
* Allows the cockpit to instantly transform for open-air sailing, entertaining, or stargazing on clear nights
This system offers a rare blend of elegance, engineering, and usability—unmatched in the fleet.
Additional Information Accommodation Three cabin two head interior featuring an aft master stateroom with centerline queen and private head with separate stall shower, forward VIP cabin with centerline berth, and a forward guest cabin with single bunk to starboard. The forward head with separate stall shower is accessible from both the forward VIP cabin and forward passageway for day head use. Includes a passageway galley to starboard and forward-facing navigation station to port.
* VIP Forward Cabin
* Forward Guest Cabin – Can also be used as workshop, laundry, storage
* Forward Head
* Main Saloon
* Galley
* Master Cabin Aft
* Aft Head
* All berths and saloon settees include lee cloths
* (3) Cabins
* (5) Total Sleeps plus saloon
Interior Comforts and Amenities Interior Cabinetry:
* White oak with teak sole
Master Stateroom:
* Queen size centerline berth
* Lee cloth and pad-eyes installed (3 lee cloths & 6 pad-eyes per berth)
* Drawers located port and starboard beneath the berth
* Double lounge seat on starboard and storage on port
* Extra-large cedar-lined hanging lockers located port and starboard
* Nightstands with fiddled surfaces located on both sides of the berth
* Vizio 4K TV bulkhead mounted and networked to Raymarine multi display and Ghost security system cameras
* Caframo Bora CAF748 black fan (2)
* Webasto safe mounted in port hanging locker
Master Head:
* Raritan Marine Elegance standard height (14”), straight back, white, sea/fresh water inlet option, 24VDC, Smart Bluetooth Control
* Self-priming Dometic Sealand “TW” Series 24 volt premium macerator pump
* Head base finished with white fiberglass
* Meganite countertops with fiddles
* Scarabeo 8090 by Nameeks rectangular ceramic undermount sink
* Mirror-faced medicine cabinet located above the sink
* Double-door cabinet below the sink
* White non-skid floor
* Separate stall shower with tempered glass shower door
* Molded fiberglass shower seat
* Teak slat shower floor
* Secondary walk-in engine room access
* Caframo Bora CAF748 black fan (1)
Galley:
* Ocean Chef 4-burner, glass door and stainless steel safety bar
Owners Comments and Boat History Vanishing Point was conceived not as a dockside showpiece, but as a true modern bluewater yacht—designed to be sailed hard, sailed often, and sailed well. From the very beginning, she was commissioned with a clear purpose: to blend long-range offshore capability with contemporary performance and self-sufficiency. Every major decision in her design and outfitting was informed by real-world sailing, not brochure promises. She represents the idea that comfort and capability are not opposites, but partners.
Since launch, Vanishing Point has been actively sailed across demanding coastal and offshore passages, logging miles in open ocean, variable weather, and real cruising conditions. She has proven herself in extended passages, night sailing, and multi-day runs where systems reliability, balance, and ease of handling matter far more than dockside aesthetics. Whether short-handed or with crew, she has consistently demonstrated predictable motion, strong directional stability, and the kind of confidence that only comes from thoughtful naval architecture paired with practical experience at sea.
Rather than living a static life tied to a marina, Vanishing Point has been used exactly as she was intended: exploring, covering distance, and adapting to changing conditions. Her systems have been refined underway, her sail handling optimized through use, and her onboard layout validated by time offshore. She is a yacht shaped by miles, not theory—one that reflects the philosophy that the best boats are not preserved, but exercised.
Disclaimer 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.
