Blue Star

About Blue Star

<h1 class="ql-align-center"><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">S/V Blue Star&nbsp;</span></h1><h1 class="ql-align-center"><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">2013 HYLAS 63&nbsp;</span></h1><h1 class="ql-align-center"><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">CENTER COCKPIT CUTTER</span></h1><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Listing Highlights</span></h2><ul><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Layout: 4 cabins, 3 heads, full-beam master aft cabin, walkaround queen in the V-berth, and a port twin crew single berth</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Propulsion: Yanmar 260 HP diesel with electronic shift throttles (Palm Beach Control); bow and stern thrusters with dedicated batteries replaced Q2 2024</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Key equipment: Furuno NavNet TZtouch 3 electronics suite, Mack2 Newport 1000 watermaker (38 GPH), 5-zone air conditioning, dishwasher, full-size washer/dryer, in-boom furling carbon mast</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Tender: 14' AB Hypalon center console with 40 HP 4-stroke Yamaha (2023)</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Condition note: New bimini (Q4 2024) and dodger (Q2 2024), new halyards and headsail sheets, secondary generator with only 121 hours</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;"> Maintenance records are available for this vessel</span></li></ul><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This vessel is available for co-brokerage. The owner has agreed to a 4% co-brokerage&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" class="ql-size-large">The Hylas 63 occupies a rare space in the bluewater market: a hull with true production-yacht engineering, finished with the fit and detail of a custom build. Blue Star, built in 2013, is a standout example of the model. Her twin-helm center cockpit layout puts winches and lines within easy reach of the crew, gives the helmsman a clear sightline to the sails, and still leaves guests room to relax underway. Moving between the cockpit and aft deck is simple and secure, a detail that matters as much at the dock as it does offshore.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">What sets Blue Star apart isn't just the model, it's the condition and the upgrades. A plumb bow, carbon rig, and teak decks give her a modern profile, while an all-new Furuno electronics suite brings her navigation package current. Recent work includes new canvas throughout, replaced running rigging, and freshly serviced bow and stern thruster batteries. This is a yacht that has been maintained for long-range cruising, not simply kept afloat. For an owner looking to cast off on serious passages without a list of deferred maintenance waiting on the other side, Blue Star is ready to go.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Propulsion &amp; Handling</span></h2><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Blue Star is powered by a Yanmar 260 HP diesel fitted with electronic shift throttles for smooth, precise maneuvering at the helm. Six stainless steel fuel tanks support extended range for offshore passages. Bow and stern thrusters make close-quarters docking straightforward for a yacht of this size, and both thrusters run on dedicated battery banks that were replaced in Q2 2024. Engine hours and service logs are available upon request.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Electronics and Navigation</span></h2><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The electronics package was fully upgraded with an all-new Furuno suite, including eight multifunction displays and four new NavNet TZtouch 3 units. The system integrates GPS, radar, autopilot, VHF, AIS, and a camera interface, with WiFi connectivity built in. TV and internet dome antennas keep the boat connected at anchor or underway.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Electric and Comfort Systems</span></h2><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Onboard power is handled by two generators: a primary Cummins Onan 13.5kW unit (6,300 hours) that runs ship systems and the air conditioning, and a secondary Cummins Onan 5kW unit (121 hours) for ship power alone. Five air conditioning zones, four rated at 10,000 BTU and one 8,000 BTU unit serving the starboard crew berth, keep the interior comfortable in any climate. A 3,000W inverter and a transformer accepting both 230V and 240V shore power add flexibility for cruising abroad, backed by five Mastervolt battery chargers. Three stainless steel water tanks hold 110 gallons each, and liquid tank senders give accurate readings on fuel, water, and holding at a glance.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Galley, Salon, and Accommodations</span></h2><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The galley is built for real offshore cooking and entertaining, with Sahara Corian countertops and a full run of stainless steel appliances:</span></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Dishwasher</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Six Vitrofrigo fridge/freezer drawers</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Trash compactor</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Built-in coffee maker</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Built-in wine cooler at the salon settee</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Ocean Chef four-burner propane stovetop with oven</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">GE convection/microwave oven with 12V fan</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Reverse-osmosis water with a secondary filter at the galley tap</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The galley table folds out to a coffee table configuration, and a full-size washer with a separately vented dryer is tucked under the starboard crew bunk. Four cabins sleep the owners and crew comfortably, with a TV display in each forward cabin and satellite TV in the master. Entertainment continues throughout the salon with a Bose surround sound system (five speakers across the main salon, aft cabin, and forward and starboard cabins), Sirius XM radio, and interior carpet and cushion protection throughout to keep the space in showroom condition.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Deck and Cockpit</span></h2><ul><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Teak sole throughout with grey grout</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Two carbon fiber helm wheels</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Custom carbon fiber dinghy davits</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Bimini bows and supports upgraded to 1.25" stainless steel (standard is 1")</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">New bimini canvas (Q4 2024) and dodger (Q2 2024)</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Cockpit table with built-in refrigerator</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Full set of canvas covers for windows, cockpit table, companionway door, helm stations, and winches</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Raised stainless steel lifelines for added safety at sea</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Boarding ladders port and starboard through lifeline gates</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Fusion stereo with six speakers across the cockpit areas</span></li><li><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent;">Beach chairs and umbrellas included</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The swim platform and davit system are set up to carry the 14' AB Hypalon center console tender with 40 HP Yamaha outboard (2023), giving Blue Star serious range for shore excursions and provisioning runs.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Sail Plan</span></h2><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Blue Star carries a carbon mast with in-boom furling, paired with a 100% staysail and genoa, both on hydraulic furling for easy short-handed sailing. Running backstays and a carbon pole support an asymmetrical spinnaker finished in blue with a red cardinal inlay. Nine winches, seven electric and two manual units at the mast, keep sail handling manageable even with a small crew. New halyards and headsail sheets round out an updated, offshore-ready rig.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Safety and Anchoring</span></h2><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Ground tackle is handled by a double anchor platform with a Maxwell windlass, a 125 lb Ultra primary anchor with 300 feet of chain, and a separate rode with a backup Fortress anchor. A Halon fire suppression system protects the engine room, and a removable carbon fiber passerelle simplifies stern-to docking. Safety gear includes an EPIRB and MOM9 man-overboard module, along with a full set of dock lines and fenders.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Summary</span></h2><p><span class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Blue Star combines the Hylas 63's proven bluewater pedigree with a recent round of meaningful upgrades, from new canvas and rigging to overhauled thruster batteries and a completely refreshed electronics suite. She is a turnkey cruiser for an owner who wants to head offshore now, not after a season of refit work. Serious inquiries are welcome through your broker or the listing agent.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Current Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>