Silver Bullet

About Silver Bullet

<p><strong>Go Anywhere. Safely. Comfortably. Hike Metal 55 Pilothouse. Original Owner</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Built to cross oceans and reach the world’s most remote anchorages, <strong>Silver Bullet</strong> is a rare aluminum pilothouse yacht that delivers true expedition capability without sacrificing comfort. Designed by Mike Scolfield (American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) naval architect/engineer known for updating yacht construction standards) and constructed by the renowned Hike Metal Industries shipyard, she combines commercial‑grade strength with a warm, beautifully finished interior, a serious blue water cruiser for sailors who want to go anywhere with confidence.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Aluminum expedition‑grade construction</strong> with reinforced zones</li><li><strong>Four watertight compartments</strong> for exceptional offshore safety and peace of mind</li><li><strong>Hydraulic lifting keel</strong> (10’ down / 6’6” up) for offshore performance and shallower water access</li><li><strong>Protected pilothouse helm station</strong> with full visibility, gimballed helm seat and pilot berth to ensure your comfort - even in wet conditions</li><li><strong>Extensive sail inventory</strong> for all conditions</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Purpose‑built for long‑range passagemaking, Silver Bullet features a robust aluminum hull, Hall Spars rig, carbon spinnaker pole, many sails including storm jib and spinnakers. Her systems are equally expedition‑ready: Yanmar 100 hp engine, Yanmar genset, Aqua Marine watermaker, Espar hydronic heat, wind and water generators, solar panel, ultrasonic antifouling, and a full suite of Simrad, Raymarine, B&amp;G and SSB communications.</p><p><br></p><p>Below deck, the handcrafted cherry‑and‑ash interior offers two double berths, two single berths, another dedicated pilothouse watch berth, two heads and a functional, comfortable layout ideal for extended living aboard. With her lifting keel, protected helm, and ocean‑ready systems, Silver Bullet is a versatile yacht equally suited for high‑latitude exploration, tropical cruising, or a full circumnavigation. Other highlights;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Capac hull monitor (real time display of hull continuity/scacrificial zinc protection &amp; performance)</li><li>Untrasonic Marine hull anti-fouling system (operates on 12v DC or 110 AC)</li><li>Primus wind generator</li><li>Watts at Sea cruising electric generator (water impellor driven)</li><li>Solar panel</li><li>Chartplotters/two (pilothouse and cockpit)</li><li>Simrad AIS</li><li>B&amp;G Radar and dedicated display</li><li>Raymarine wind, speed and depth</li><li>Simrad Autopilot with Whitlock torsion bar steering</li><li>SSB radio with Proctor modem &amp; antenna tuner</li><li>Espar Hydronic Heater</li><li>Hull insulated with Rubitek 1/2" insulation</li><li>Aqua Marine watermaker</li><li>Yanmar 4JH-TNE 100 hp auxiliary</li><li>Yanmar 15 hp generator</li><li>Six person Elliot liferaft</li></ul><p><br></p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J 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>