VANISHING POINT Yacht Description
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Award-Winning Hylas 57 Sailing Yacht:
Stylish Bill Dixon design, spacious for 4 guests, perfect for intimate, luxurious sailing adventures. -
Full Air Conditioning System:
Keeps the yacht cool and comfortable throughout; ideal for relaxation after time exploring islands. -
Rendezvous Diving Available:
Enables diving adventures nearby dive centers, enhancing water exploration for adventure-loving guests.
Winner of “Boat of the Year” 2022, with the guy who helped design her at the helm. VANISHING POINT is a 2022 Hylas 57 built as a mini–superyacht for just 4 guests, not a floating dorm. Two equal-status queen suites, both en-suite, mean no one pulls the short straw.
This is a naval-architect’s passion project you actually get to charter. Designed by superyacht architect Bill Dixon, then further refined by Captain David Crafa—who also runs her charters—VANISHING POINT is essentially the “demo model” that went on tour and walked off with Boat of the Year and Best in Show titles in 2022. You’re not renting “a boat”; you’re stepping onto the yard’s award-winning reference build.
High-end sailing, low guest count. At 57 feet, with just two guest cabins, space-per-person is more “private yacht” than “charter bus.” Full air conditioning, modern systems, and a quiet Volvo Penta power setup keep life civilized while you enjoy proper performance sailing instead of slow-motion drifting.
Crew who actually know this boat inside out (because they helped create it). Captain David averages around 250 days a year on the water and was involved in bringing this exact Hylas 57 to life for the brand. Add a dedicated chef crafting fresh, bistro-level menus, and you get a charter that feels more like being invited aboard a highly optimized personal yacht than a generic “week on a sailboat.”
If you want an award-winning, architect-designed sailing yacht that focuses on comfort for four, serious sailing, and a captain with deep bluewater credentials rather than pile-on-the-toys chaos, VANISHING POINT is the point.
Captain Only
$19,500 CAPTAIN ONLY - UP TO 4 GUESTS - Christmas & NY rates will be $22,425 A daily meal allowance to be added of $50 for the Captain, unless the charter guests will provide meals for the CaptainWhat is the cabin arrangement of VANISHING POINT?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Primary Suite | Queen size bed | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| VIP Suite | Queen size bed | En-suite bathroom | Full |
VANISHING POINT
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Weekly price: $19,500 - $22,500
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 57'
- # of Guests: 4
- # of Cabins: 2
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Hylas
- Built Year: 2022
- Turnaround: 48 hours
VANISHING POINT Charter Price Details
| Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $20,500 | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||||||||
| Summer 2026 | $20,500 | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||||||||
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | $20,500 | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||||||||
| Summer 2027 | $20,500 | $21,500 | $22,500 |
Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a sailboat like VANISHING POINT, the expected APA is 15% to 30% of the charter price ($2,925 - $5,850), making the charter cost $22,425 to $25,350. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
VANISHING POINT Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 39,000USD to 45,000USD | 7,800USD to 13,500USD | 46,800USD to 58,500USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 19,500USD to 22,500USD | 3,900USD to 6,750USD | 23,400USD to 29,250USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 9,750USD to 11,250USD | 1,950USD to 3,375USD | 11,700USD to 14,625USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 19,500USD / 6 * 3 days = 9,750USD |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: USD19,500
High season rate: USD22,500
Captain and Chef - Christmas & NY rates will be $25,500
APA of 25%
For Bahamas charters please add 14% Bahamas Tax
8.75% tax for charters starting in New York.
No tax for Rhode Island.
Captain and Chef - Christmas & NY rates will be $25,500
APA of 25%
For Bahamas charters please add 14% Bahamas Tax
8.75% tax for charters starting in New York.
No tax for Rhode Island.
VANISHING POINT Yacht Charter Locations
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Winter Season
Amenities
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Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
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Crew
CAPTAIN
Captain: David Crafa
David runs VANISHING POINT with the locked-in focus of a skipper who’s logged hard miles offshore and then gone home to redesign the boat itself, so you get sharp passage making on a yacht he knows bolt by bolt. He reads weather and guests the same way—calm, precise, and always two moves ahead so your trip stays safe, smooth, and exactly as intense or easy as you want it.
- 35+ years of sailing experience
- US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Mariner license
- Averages ~250 days per year on the water
- Designer/build partner of award-winning Hylas 57 VANISHING POINT (Cruising World Boat of the Year 2022)
Wesley cooks like someone raised on New England tides and dockside markets, turning local catches and seasonal produce into tight, honest plates that fit the sea day you’re having. He keeps the boat’s mood tuned through the galley—quiet comfort when you want reset, bold flavors when you’re ready to lean into the night.
- American nationality
- Two years of professional charter hospitality experience
Menu
Day 1
A la carte breakfast following guests’ usual routines, featuring:
- Coffee / tea and juices
- Fresh fruit, yogurt and granola
- English muffins
- Eggs cooked to preference with bacon or sausage
Day 2
A la carte breakfast, with focus dish:
- Cheesy egg scramble with peppers, seasoned with chives
- Accompanied by coffee / tea, juices and light continental sides as preferred
Day 1
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French Onion Grilled Cheese
Caramelized French onions deglazed with white wine vinegar, combined with gruyere cheese on pan-crisped sourdough. -
Side Salad
Romaine lettuce with walnuts and sliced apple.
Day 2
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
Classic Caesar flavors with grilled chicken, croutons and grated Romano cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla. -
Three Bean Salad
Red, white and garbanzo beans with cucumbers and finely diced red onions, lightly seasoned with sea salt, vinegar and citrus.
Day 1
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Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus Pesto
Fresh salmon fillet topped with a bright citrus herb pesto. -
Sides
Garlic-steamed spinach and a bed of seasoned barley grains.
Day 2
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Pasta Primavera
Pasta tossed with asparagus and peas in a light, seasonal preparation. -
Side Salad
Fresh greens topped with beets and walnuts. - Warm Rolls
Day 1
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Rich Chocolate Mousse Cups
Silky chocolate mousse topped with crème fraîche and fresh raspberries.
Day 2
Dessert flexibly tailored to guest preferences (fruit, light sweets or specialty requests on arrangement).
Day 2 Sunset Sail
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Cocktails
Served during the sunset sail (selection tailored to guest preferences). -
Cheese Platter
Brie, gouda and comté with assorted crackers and fresh berries.
Chef’s Style & Influences
New England seasonal cooking, fresh local catches, simple refined comfort dishes, relaxed guest-focused hospitality.
Reviews
Broker comment.
Together they offered a casual and relaxed service.
Special praise went to the crew: “Captain David went above and beyond to give us the experience we had envisioned,” and “Chef Wesley was more than THE BEST!! She exceeded our expectations in every possible way.” They described the yacht as the best they’ve ever sailed.
Thank you for such an amazing experience! I've also received a request for feedback from another broker, and I've shared the client's comments with her as well!!
Hope to get more business your way!
Kind regards,
Federico
I have just spoken to my client, and he had an amazing time onboard Vanishing Point.
Thanks!
Hattie.
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