LUCKY B

INTRODUCTION

Motivated seller, recent yard maintenance period, seriously for sale and easy to see in Fort Lauderdale.

LUCKY B is a great example of the respected Frers-designed Hylas 70, largest 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 allow for easy shorthanded sailing, and her long list of additional options includes air, generator, bow thruster, watermaker and an extensive package of navigation and entertainment electronics. Since her launch in 2010, LUCKY B has proven to be a fast, safe and extremely comfortable world cruiser featuring a versatile four-cabin layout that is ideal for both private use and charter.

US DUTY PAID

Notable recent upgrades and completed projects (2021-2023):

• New Iridium Go! SatComms device
• New Raymarine navigation instrument package
• New stereo system & speakers easy mobile phone control
• New Pepwave 5G modem & antenna
• Replaced all halyards and sheets - many with Dyneema/high tech cordage
• New custom SS bowsprit for spinnaker tack
• New Caribe 430 dinghy
• Rebuilt windlass gearbox
• New interior OceanAir blinds on order 8/23
• Watermaker overhauled

ACCOMMODATIONS

LUCKY B features the standard four-cabin layout with three en-suite owner/guest cabins, plus an additional en-suite crew/guest cabin.

Finely crafted solid teak Euro-styled joinerwork and veneer surfaces are finished in satin varnish throughout, with custom burled table tops in salon. Cabin soles are satin finished teak with custom locking mechanisms. Head and shower areas are all painted white Awlgrip and feature Corian vanity tops, solid Corian sinks and molded floors. Hanging lockers are lined with cedar and feature automatic lights. White Ultraleather headliner with OceanAir hatch screens/blinds throughout. All interior fabrics, décor and bedding were upgraded in 2017, including faux leather seating, accent pillows, cool gel memory foam mattresses, and two sets of fitted sheets.

FORWARD GUEST STATEROOM:

Beginning forward is a private VIP stateroom with a king-sized berth, settee and significant storage space, including a large hanging locker, drawers and several cabinets. An en-suite head is forward, along with a shower stall shared with the port guest cabin.

PORT GUEST STATEROOM:

Forward of the main salon and to port is the second guest cabin, featuring a generous double berth, hanging locker and multiple drawers and lockers. There are (3) opening portholes and a large deck hatch. A head and shower stall is across the passageway.

MAIN SALON:

The H70’s main salon is extraordinarily large for a vessel of this size, due in part to her generous 18’ beam. A large L-settee is to port, with a beautiful burled table that expands as needed to accommodate six comfortably, and can be lowered to a coffee table position. Two folding seats are inboard and can be stored away while underway. To starboard is a full-length settee with burled table that can be expanded or lowered to coffee table height, and an Avanti built-in wine cooler. Light, ventilation and visibility are provided by two large deck hatches and teak-trimmed tinted deck house windows along the front and sides.

NAV STATION:

Aft and to starboard is an L-shaped navigation station with easy access to the cockpit. There is a comfortable pedestal chair along with built-in backlit switch panels, navigation instruments and remote-control panels for the water maker and tank monitors. The workspace also includes a chart table with custom storage for computer and (in adjacent cabin) a printer.

GALLEY:

Further aft and to port is a long galley that is fully equipped for comfortable living at sea or on anchor. There are several well-thought-out storage lockers for glass, dinnerware and appliances. Some of the many features include:

• Corian countertops
• Large single stainless sink
• (4) Vitrifrigo refrigerator drawers
• (4) Vitrifrigo freezer drawers with built-in icemaker
• Force 10 3-burner propane stove with oven and stainless cover
• Two-burner electric cook top
• GE Advantium convection/microwave oven
• Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer
• Broan trash compactor
• Full complement of dishes, glasses, cutlery, galleyware etc.
• (3) Opening portholes for light and ventilation

CREW QUARTERS/GUEST CABIN:

A passageway leads aft along the starboard side to the owner’s cabin with a roomy fourth cabin outboard – quite suitable for crew or guests -- with over/under berths, plus a private head with shower. There are (2) opening portholes, plus one each in the head and shower.

MASTER STATEROOM:

The full-beam owner's private stateroom is located aft and features a large 66” berth on centerline with a vanity to port. There are (2) large hanging lockers, (14) drawers and numerous cabinets.  Light and ventilation provided by a deck hatch and (4) opening portholes. A private head with separate shower stall and (2) opening portholes is found along the port side.

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

• New Raymarine chart plotters
  
• New Raymarine wind & sea transducers
• New Raymarine multifunction sailing instruments
• New Raymarine HD color radar
• New Raymarine autopilot
• Raymarine AIS 500 transmitter/receiver
• ICOM 604A VHF with command mic and hailer
• ICOM M-802 SSB with auto tuner and insulated backstay antenna
• Cell phone mast head antenna, amplifier and wireless repeater
• KVH FB250 sat phone
• Iridium Go! SatComms device
• Sirius satellite weather system
• PepWave WiFi system
• FLIR thermal imaging camera mounted on pulpit
• (2) Raymarine cameras on mast

ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• KVH HD7 satellite TV system
  
• New widescreen TV in main salon
• New flatscreen TV in owner’s cabin
• Flatscreen TV in guest cabin forward
• Bose Built-Invisible V10 surround sound stereo/CD/DVD system in main salon
• Independent SONOS system w/ speakers and audio amplifiers in each cabin