SNAPSHOT
By JENNY SCROGGINS
HYLAS H57 Sailing Photo Credits: Abner Kingman
THE FORM AND ST YLING of the Hylas 57 is for sure a head turner. Its flowing lines, integrated hardtop with extending awning, windshield and the innovative social spaces in the cockpit and aft deck make it worthy of further investigation. The fundamental design and overall look of the Hylas 57 has proven to be an immediate winner. But Hylas feels that the interior build quality and styling is worth as much consideration as the performance of the yacht. After all you buy a house based on features and location but what makes it a home is what you do with the interior.
“We often hear folks refer to a Hylas interior as an evolution,” said Peggy Huang, Director at Hylas Yachts. “Each new owner brings a few personal touches and modifications that best suit their particular 22 SEAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 2021
tastes and needs. As prospective owners start to consider their own interior looks, they pick up on the nuances that others have introduced over the years. From the layout and cabinetry point of view these changes become fewer as time goes on as there must always be functional considerations and there is only a finite amount of space. The look and feel however is almost always an enhancement of a yacht that has gone before.” With the introduction of new models like the Hylas 60 and Hylas 57 the designers paid much attention to the structural interior. However, there are opportunities to make delicate changes that can be considered beyond color, fabrics, textures and finishes. What is missing with the launch of a new model is the benefit of multiple
owners having applied their own thoughts and ultimately providing the guidance for the next generation. Introducing an interior designer for each build would be a costly undertaking for the new owner. This would also be prohibitive for the factory as there is a significant impact on the factory’s ability to source from known suppliers that allow the yard to manage quality and monitor service. That being said, wouldn’t it be nice to just let go and see what an award-winning interior designer could do with the yacht? ITALIAN MATCH In recent years there have been huge developments in design software and the introduction of synthetic materials that hold up well in the marine environment.
