TRIUMPH - HYLAS FOR SALE

Rapid, secure and comfortable luxury bluewater sailing yacht with push‑button sail control and a comprehensive spec of options and upgrades. Major refit 2023/2024. Perfect for private cruising or charter.

Introduction

Available for lease or purchase with attractive financing terms, TRIUMPH is a fine example of the Frers-designed Hylas 70, the current flagship of the popular and highly respected Hylas Yacht Series, built on a semi-custom basis to the highest standards. Fully automated, push-button sail-handling systems make shorthanded sailing effortless, and her long list of additional options includes air conditioning, a generator, bow and stern thrusters, a watermaker, and an extensive package of navigation and entertainment electronics. Since her launch in 2011, TRIUMPH has proven to be a fast, safe, and extremely comfortable bluewater cruiser with an excellent four-cabin layout, ideal for both private use—as enjoyed by the current owner—or charter. Inspections are highly recommended.

Accommodations

TRIUMPH presents a standard four-cabin layout with three ensuite owner/guest cabins and an additional ensuite crew/guest cabin, all executed with finely crafted solid teak joinerwork finished in a satin varnish to an impressively high standard. Solid teak raised-panel cabin doors, fully louvered, raised-panel or latticed cabinet doors, and double-grooved fiddles and handrails lend a timeless maritime elegance, while satin-finished solid teak cabin soles with custom locking mechanisms underscore the yacht’s robust practicality. Head and shower areas are painted in white Awlgrip and feature Corian vanity tops, solid Corian sinks, and molded floors. Cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lights, a white fabric headliner with Oceanair hatch screens and blinds, and numerous handrails throughout enhance both comfort and safety. The salon upholstery is Ultraleather, all new in 2022, complemented by tasteful bedding, towels, and other décor, with custom wool area rugs also new in 2022. Twelve-volt fans are thoughtfully placed throughout the yacht.

Forward, a private VIP stateroom offers a queen-sized berth, a settee, and generous storage including a large hanging locker, drawers, and several cabinets; the berth lifts easily on gas pistons to reveal additional space. Two large deck hatches provide abundant light and ventilation. An ensuite head lies forward, and a shower stall with teak grate and seat is shared with the port guest cabin. Ahead of the main salon to port, the second guest cabin features a generous double berth, a hanging locker, and multiple drawers and lockers, served by three opening portholes and a large deck hatch; a head and shower stall are located across the passageway.

TRIUMPH’s main salon feels remarkably spacious for a vessel of this size, owing in part to her generous 18' beam. To port, a large L-settee surrounds a beautiful inlaid laminated table with built-in storage beneath, accompanied by a custom folding bench seat inboard. Outboard, a flat-screen LCD disappears from view on an electric lift. To starboard, two built-in custom lounge chairs are paired with custom liquor and glass lockers outboard. A wine cooler at the forward end of the salon, new in 2024, and an icemaker aft and to port ahead of the galley support effortless entertaining. The entire space is bright and open, thanks to two large deck hatches and teak-trimmed deckhouse windows on three sides.

Aft and to starboard, the forward-facing, L-shaped navigation station provides easy access to the cockpit and a secure command environment. A comfortable pedestal chair fronts multiple built-in backlit switch panels, navigation instruments, and remote-control panels for the watermaker, system monitors, and tank levels. The workspace includes a lift-up chart table with custom storage and a filing drawer, and a new safe was installed in 2024.

Aft and to port, the long, spacious U-shaped galley is designed for life at sea or at anchor, maximizing counter and storage space with well-considered lockers for glassware, dinnerware, and appliances. Corian countertops integrate double stainless sinks, while a Force 10 propane stove with oven and broiler and a GE Profile Advantium convection microwave ensure culinary versatility. Refrigeration is by a Frigoboat 24-volt system with stainless boxes and both keel- and air-cooled compressor units, with new condensers in 2024. Provisioning is managed by double front-opening refrigeration compartments and a freezer with both front and top openings. Safety and redundancy are addressed with a Xintex propane monitor and a manual freshwater backup pump. Raised-panel locker doors maintain the yacht’s refined aesthetic. An access panel beneath the sink spans the full width into the engine room to allow portside engine access, and two portholes deliver natural light and ventilation. Galleyware is aboard.

A passageway extends aft along the starboard side toward the owner’s cabin, where a roomy fourth cabin lies outboard, ideal for crew or guests, offering over/under berths, a large hanging locker, several lockers, and a private head with shower. Two opening portholes illuminate the cabin, with one more in the head.

The owner’s private stateroom, located aft, features a large, nearly king-sized centerline berth that lifts on gas pistons for effortless access to storage and equipment. To port, a vanity complements extensive storage that includes two large hanging lockers, drawers, and numerous cabinets. Forward, a built-in bureau supports a flat-screen TV, while to forward starboard a B&G 9-inch multi-function display, new in 2024, places vital data at a glance. The yacht’s beam carries well aft to create a remarkably open, airy cabin enhanced by a deck hatch and four opening portholes. Along the port side forward, the private head with separate shower stall is appointed with a Raritan freshwater electric toilet, Corian counters, a vanity mirror, and a linen closet, ventilated by two opening portholes.

Navigation equipment

All new in 2024, the navigation suite at the nav station features a B&G H500 system paired with a Zeus 3s 12-inch display, complemented by two ICOM M424 VHF radios and an ICOM M803 MF/HF SSB radio. At the helm stations and the companionway, each helm is equipped with a B&G Zeus 3s 12-inch display, an ICOM remote VHF handset, and B&G autopilot controls, while a B&G Nemesis 9-inch multi-function display is mounted above the companionway with another in the owner’s cabin. B&G H5000 displays are installed at each helm, with two positioned above the companionway.

Entertainment equipment

The yacht is outfitted with a Fusion stereo system, newly installed in 2024, featuring a central unit in the salon, individual controls in each cabin, speakers in every cabin, and four speakers delivering rich sound across the cockpit. Entertainment continues with a KVH HD7 satellite system for Direct TV, currently not in use, complemented by an Insignia 24” LCD in the forward cabin, a Samsung 32” LCD in the main salon paired with a DVD player, and a Samsung 32” LCD in the owner’s cabin. Seamless streaming is provided by AppleTV in both the main salon and the owner’s cabin.

Electrical system

The yacht’s power architecture marries 12/24 volt DC and 110 volt AC electrical systems managed through custom panels at the nav station, delivering flexible, reliable energy offshore. Generation is assured by a Northern Lights 12kW generator with 4,287 hours as of 9/24 and a Fisher Panda 6000 24V generator, new in 2024 with 35 hours as of 9/24. Renewable capacity comes from new bimini-mounted solar panels delivering 1,116W total output via Victron charge controllers installed in 2022, complemented by a Victron inverter/24 volt battery charger (2024) and a Victron 12 volt battery charger (2024). A 115 AMP, 24 volt alternator (2024) provides robust underway charging, tracked by a Xantrex battery monitor. Storage is anchored by a Lifeline AGM, 24V house battery bank (2021) and AGM 4D AGM batteries serving engine/generator start and the 12 volt bank (2024), with all batteries isolated via a built-in reverse-isolation switch. Shore-power sophistication includes two 50A/220V shore connections, an isolation transformer 15KVA 120/240 50/60 for European conversion, and two Glendenning Cable Masters for 50A 75' cords, with cords new in 2022. The installation features tinned copper wire throughout and an electrical bonding system including two three-inch copper strips running bow to stern on each side. Convenience and situational awareness are enhanced by four USB waterproof charge sockets in the cockpit and at the nav station (2024), exhaust blowers for all heads, a Wave WiFi extender and Netgear router (2024), a Siren Marine yacht monitoring system (2024), a mast mounted hailer/loud speaker (2024), a mast mounted FLIR camera system integrated with B&G displays (2024), and two B&G down-facing IP cameras on the masthead (2024).

Lighting—generally all interior and exterior fixtures listed below were replaced with LED in 2024—includes recessed lighting with dimmers, reading lights, courtesy lights, rope accent foot lighting throughout including the cockpit table, cockpit lights built into the bimini, navigation lights, spreader and foredeck lights, aft deck lights, transom stair lighting, and engine room lights.

Engine and mechanical equipment

Power comes from a Yanmar 4LV-250 diesel engine rated at 250 HP, installed new in 2024 and showing 95 hours as of September 2024, complemented by a remote engine panel in the engine room. The driveline features an Aqualoy 22 two-inch propeller shaft mated to a Vari-Prop DF four-blade propeller, serviced in 2024, and a PSS shaft seal fitted in 2024. Fuel management is robust with dual Racor fuel filters and a Walborough inline fuel pump with engine by-pass for fuel polishing, while Teleflex electronic engine controls grace both pedestals. Engine-room refinement includes Soundown insulation, two engine room blowers, an oil change pump system plumbed to the engine, transmission and generator, WEMA tank gauges, and comprehensive fuel/water alarm systems.

Effortless close-quarters handling is delivered by a Lewmar 24-volt bow thruster rated at 250 kg of thrust and serviced in 2024, paired with a Lewmar retractable stern thruster installed in 2024; new combo joystick thruster controls are positioned at both helm stations for intuitive maneuvering. Precision steering comes via a Lewmar Mamba rack-and-pinion system with a 1/2 HP, 24-volt autopilot drive unit, all new in 2024, backed by a Harken dual pump hydraulic system—completely renewed in 2024, including all lines.

Onboard comfort is assured by Cruise Air reverse-cycle air conditioning with four zones delivering a total of 65,000 BTU. Practical amenities include washer and dryer units beneath the port guest berth; dual freshwater pumps—two units—with all plumbing new in 2024; a BlueWater 110-volt watermaker producing over 75 gph, new in 2024; and a Seagull water purifier system plumbed to the faucets in each head and the galley. A Fireboy fuel vapor monitor enhances safety, while an 18-gallon stainless hot water heater and anchor washdown pumps for both fresh and salt water add convenience.

Generous tankage comprises 360 gallons of water in stainless tanks, 710 gallons of fuel in stainless tanks, and 90 gallons of holding capacity. Bilge management is thorough with two automatic electric bilge pumps in the main bilge, one automatic electric bilge pump in the stern lazarette, and one manual bilge pump. Safety and sanitation are further elevated by a Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher system with remote panels, all new in 2024; bronze through-hull fittings and seacocks; and four Raritan Sea Fresh Marine Elegance fresh/saltwater heads served by Jabsco macerator discharge pumps for the waste tanks.

Sails & rigging

Engineered for effortless power, the rig centers on a Selden triple-spreader aluminum mast with hydraulic in-mast furling, complemented by a Furlex hydraulic system installed in 2013. The package is secured by Navtec rod rigging from 2013 together with solid rod standing rigging, while the cutter configuration benefits from a Furlex hydraulic furling system with controls at the helm. Both headsail and staysail furlers are helm-controlled, and mainsail furling is managed from the helm and the cockpit. Sail shape and safety are refined by a Lewmar mainsheet traveler system and a built-in boom preventer. Power management includes winch-driven hydraulic backstays, PBO running backstays with retrieving lines, and a Navtec hydraulic boom vang with split backstay controls, all coordinated through a Harken push-button control panel at the helm. New backstay cylinders and backstay isolators were fitted in 2024, and all running rigging was renewed in 2022. The sail plan features a Doyle furling mainsail from 2019, a Doyle 135% furling genoa with UV sun cover, and a Doyle furling staysail with UV sun cover. Sail handling is empowered by two Antal W 80 hydraulic self-tailing primary winches, two Antal W 66 hydraulic self-tailing winches for the mainsheet and outhaul/spinnaker halyard, two Antal W 66 hydraulic self-tailing staysail/runner winches, two Antal W 44 self-tailing traveler control winches, and two Antal W 52 self-tailing halyard winches at the mast.

Hull and deck

The hull is solid, hand‑laid Twaron‑reinforced fiberglass, engineered with Vinylester resins and an Isophthalic Gelcoat, then safeguarded by an epoxy barrier coating. A balanced spade rudder with partial skeg delivers optimal performance, strength, and protection, while watertight collision bulkheads are positioned aft of the forepeak locker and forward of the aft lazarette. A teak rubrail with a stainless striker adds both durability and refinement.

The deck is molded fiberglass with a balsa core and solid laminate in areas of deck hardware, finished in white Gelcoat with molded‑in gray non‑skid. A modern transom integrates molded‑in steps, a swim platform, and a built‑in swim ladder. The hydraulically opening transom garage door provides effortless access to extensive storage with custom shelving, complemented by large corner lazarette lockers to each side, accessible from the aft deck. On the foredeck, a deep forepeak locker with line hangers is paired with a separate split chain locker forward.

Topsides are finished in white Gelcoat, compounded and waxed 9/24, accented by a blue cove stripe and double blue boot stripes, and a black bottom that received new bottom paint 9/24. Decks are white Gelcoat, compounded and waxed 9/24, with molded‑in beige non‑skid.

Cockpit

One of TRIUMPH’s many design highlights is the expansive cockpit, where twin helm stations provide easy access from both the aft and side decks and offer superb visibility while steering. All sail controls are conveniently within reach at the helms, alongside the navigational equipment. The generous space is designed to accommodate ten comfortably around a beautiful, varnished six-foot teak table with drop-leaves and a built-in drink cooler. Comfort is elevated by custom oversized cockpit cushions with comfort backrests and drink holders (2022), complemented by helm cushions with backrest bolsters (2022). Protection is assured by a bimini with full side enclosures and a large forward panel that preserves unobstructed visibility ahead (2022), while the laid teak cockpit sole underscores the yacht’s timeless craftsmanship.

Deck and equipment details

On deck, a stainless stemhead with twin anchor rollers and a deck plate leads a robust ground-tackle suite driven by a Maxwell 4000 hydraulic windlass, feeding an Ultra 80 kg stainless plow anchor on a 200' all-chain rode and complemented by a Fortress FX 125 anchor with rode and chain. Salt and fresh water washdown points keep the foredeck shipshape, while a stainless stern rail extends forward to side gates with an opening gate aft to the swim platform for easy access. Security and sure footing are assured by 32-inch wire lifelines with stainless stanchions and stainless steel handrails on the cabin top, and docking is handled with confidence thanks to eight 15-inch stainless mooring cleats with bow, stern and two springline chocks each side, supported by custom stainless deck hardware, Harken stainless turning blocks, and Antal genoa tracks and cars. Ventilation and natural light abound through two stainless dorade vents, seven low-profile stainless hatches, and eighteen stainless opening portholes, all framed by a natural teak toe rail. In the cockpit, a varnished teak table and companionway trim elevate the ambience, with a Ritchie 6-inch compass at each pedestal flanked by stainless grab bars for precise navigation and security under way. Boarding and water access are effortless with a stainless and teak side boarding ladder, stainless antenna poles on the aft deck, a stainless fold-down swim ladder, and a hot/cold shower at the transom. Tender handling is made simple by Simpson 300 electric tender davits serving a Zar 12' RIB with plotter, depth and VHF, new in 2020, powered by a Yamaha 40 HP outboard, also new in 2020. Leisure is further enhanced by fold-down teak and stainless seats on the stern rail to each side with cushions and backrests, 2022. Completing the package are five fenders and six dock lines, varnished teak companionway hatch slides with a padded storage bag, leather steering wheel covers, a bosun's chair, tools, and numerous spares.

Safety

Prepared for serious passagemaking, the yacht carries a life raft in valise, complemented by a Lifesling and a Switlik MOM for rapid man-overboard recovery, while an ACR EPIRB provides dependable distress signaling. Twin radar reflectors mounted on the shrouds enhance visibility to other vessels, and a sea anchor stands ready to steady the boat in heavy weather. On deck, two horseshoe life rings and eight life jackets offer immediate flotation for crew and guests, and a well-stocked flare kit completes the signaling suite.

Refit summary

A partial summary of the major refit completed on TRIUMPH, executed mostly during 2023–2024, reveals a comprehensive renewal from propulsion to navigation and comfort systems. A new Yanmar 4LV250 engine is paired with a ZF6868 transmission, complemented by a Yanmar remote start and remote-control unit mounted in the engine room for effortless remote operation, and a new 24‑volt engine alternator on the PTO. Power resilience is enhanced by a new Fisher Panda 6000 24‑volt generator as a backup to the Northern Lights unit, while a new Fireboy engine, generator, and blower shutdown system fortifies safety. The rig and control systems benefit from a new Harken hydraulics system with updated controlling electronics and hydraulic lines, new hydraulic backstays, new isolators, and new SSB antenna wiring, alongside a new autopilot and a new Mamba drive steering system. Maneuvering precision is elevated by a new Lewmar retractable stern thruster and new combination bow‑and‑stern thruster helm controls at each helm station.

Navigation and communications are anchored by a new, top‑of‑the‑line 2024 B&G suite built around the H5000 system, featuring three Zeus 3s 12‑inch MFDs, two Nemesis 9‑inch displays—one above the companionway and one custom‑installed in the owner’s stateroom for easy remote monitoring—plus WS310, ZG100 compass and antenna, DST810, BT‑1, and four H5000 graphic displays. At the chart station, two ICOM IC‑M424G VHF marine radios are installed, complemented by two remote handsets at each cockpit helm station, and an ICOMIC‑M803 MF/HF SSB radio. Entertainment and connectivity are modernized with a new Fusion system featuring remote control units at the chart station, master stateroom, VIP stateroom, and cockpit, integrated with SIRIUS satellite radio; a new WaveWiFi extender; a new Siren Marine yacht monitoring system; and a new onboard NetGear RAXE300 router with an integrated boat Wi‑Fi network.

Cruising autonomy and onboard comfort are upgraded with a new BlueWater 110‑volt watermaker; a new Victron inverter/24‑volt charger; a new 12‑volt engine/generator start battery and a new 12‑volt house battery; a new bimini‑mounted solar array with new Victron solar charge controllers; and a new full‑height forward dodger and bimini with new Eisenglass all‑weather panels delivering exceptional visibility. Refrigeration receives new condensers, joined by a new wine cooler. Freshwater systems include two new fresh water pumps and a new freshwater plumbing system. On deck, comfort and ergonomics are elevated with new, ultra‑comfortable cockpit cushions, including outsized helm seat cushions for superior comfort and sightlines, new beverage‑holding systems integrated with the cockpit cushions, and new aft pushpit seat cushions with backrests. Belowdecks, all Ultraleather salon upholstery is new, with refreshed cushions at the settee, folding dining stools, starboard seats, and the chart table seat, accompanied by new custom wool area carpets. Charging convenience is expanded by four new all‑weather USB charge ports in the cockpit supporting both legacy and modern connections, enabling up to eight USB devices to be charged from the cockpit. Security is increased with a new extra‑large safe installed securely at the nav station.

Lighting and visibility upgrades include replacement of all interior light fixtures with LEDs and a new LED‑dimming system, as well as all mast lighting and all navigation lighting now in high‑performance LED. For situational awareness, a new mast‑mounted hailer/loudspeaker enables broadcast from cockpit radio transmitters, a new mast‑mounted FLIR infrared camera system integrates with the B&G chart plotters for remarkable night vision under sail, and two masthead‑mounted downward‑facing B&G IP cameras provide superior visibility around the sails from the helm and make docking effortless. Completing the performance refresh, the yacht received a new mainsheet, new genoa sheets, new staysail sheets, a new spinnaker sheet, a new outhaul, and six new halyards—an all‑new running‑rigging package completed in 2022.

Exclusions

Personal effects and artwork remain the property of the owner and are excluded from the sale.