HH56
carbon epoxy
- LOA 16.74m LWL 16.21m
- Width 8.10m
- Draft 1.30 - 3.30m
Extended 55
The new HH56 builds on the success of the award-winning HH55, with refined design, enhanced ergonomics, and cutting-edge technologies that prioritize durability, safety, and comfort. The HH56 features a larger salon, allowing for a forward helm station. For those seeking an enhanced sailing experience, optional helm seats with tillers and electric sail controls can be added. Built with vacuum-infused technology, the hulls are exceptionally strong and resilient, ensuring durability even in demanding conditions.
While sharing similarities with the HH66, the James Hakes-designed HH56 is specifically tailored for owner-couples. It offers the high performance of the HH66 without the need for the larger crew typically associated with that model.
We thought of everything you need
The HH56 is offered in the comprehensive Ocean version. This version includes everything you could desire for long voyages: a parallel hybrid EcoDrive system, 4.5 kW of solar power, North 3Di sails, a watermaker, and nearly every option necessary for extended open-sea adventures—all as standard equipment. Even if it didn’t cross your mind, we’ve already thought of it!
Full Carbon
A carbon hull is much stronger, stiffer and lighter than classic polyester. Therefore not only safer, but also more durable. No cracks in the gel coat, no creaking interior. By processing carbon and epoxy under vacuum, we build you an indestructible hull.
INNOVATIVE DECK DESIGN OF THE HH56
The HH56 introduces a new deck layout centered on a streamlined silhouette and a forward cockpit, where all sail handling takes place. This configuration enhances safety and makes single-handed operation more efficient and intuitive.
The forward cockpit offers several distinct advantages:
- Increased Solar Capacity: The cabin top, free of lines or biminis, provides ample space for nearly double the solar charging capability.
- Optimized Sail Performance: A lowered boom increases the mainsail area while maintaining a lower center of effort, improving stability and efficiency.
- Enhanced Ventilation: Forward cockpit doors and windows enable generous airflow through the salon and aft cockpit, creating a more comfortable onboard environment.
- Spacious Aft Cockpit: With the traveler moved to the coachroof, the aft cockpit becomes more open and accessible, ideal for relaxation and socializing.
- Improved Forward Access: The forward nets are easier to reach, adding convenience and versatility for crew and guests.
SAFETY AND COMMUNICATION
By moving the traveler to the Bimini and centralizing all sail handling in the forward cockpit, the design eliminates the risks associated with lines and winches in the aft cockpit. This ensures that anyone relaxing or socializing aft remains safe and undisturbed, even during active sailing.
For couples, this layout brings a new level of comfort and connection. With the forward cockpit located just in front of the salon, one person can handle sails while the other remains nearby. This close proximity allows for easy communication, ensuring you’re always aware of what the other person is doing. It creates a collaborative and enjoyable sailing experience without the need for shouting or running across the deck.
interior HH56 "skye"
interior HH56 "teak"
Best kept secret
HH goes to great lengths to make the interior look stylish. Because of the perfectly lacquered finish, no one needs to know that it is largely carbon fiber, keeping the yacht light and even stiffer. Much knowledge and experience has been required to build a yacht that is still creak-free at 15 knots.
Interior "Walnut"
Forward steering, the pro's and cons
A forward cockpit offers a better overview for the helmsman or woman. We also think it’s a safety aspect: you have better contact with each other and know where the other person is. There are also disadvantages: it takes up more space in the salon. That’s why we offer the forward option only on models 52 feet and larger. Above 52 feet, it’s a no-brainer.
Cockpit HH56
Eco Drive hybrid propulsion
HH avoid the vulnerability of a standard hybrid drive: here the diesel engine is the generator.
The HH56 has been designed to work with our optional parallel diesel/electric hybrid, a large solar array on the cabin top and hydro-regeneration while sailing.
Our EcoDrive provides all the benefits of an electric boat: silent fume free motoring, instant torque for maneuvering, and hydro-regeneration while sailing; while also providing the reliability of trusty diesel engines as a back up.
For the technology shy, traditional standalone diesel engines with shaft drives are also offered.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Length over all | 16.7 m |
| Length waterline | 16.0 m |
| Width over all | 8.1 m |
| Draft daggerboard down | 3.35 m |
| Draft rudders | 1.8 m |
| Light ship | 14,400 kg |
| Fully loaded | 20,500 kg |
| Height @16.25 tonnes | 25.3 m |
| Length tube | 23.2 m |
| Range @6 knots | 675 Nm (est.) |
| Range electric @6 knots | 1.8 uur – 11 Nm (est.) |
| Sails | |
|---|---|
| Mainsail | 125 m² |
| A2 a-symetric masttop | 223.1 m² |
| A3 fractional a-symetric | 189.6 m² |
| Code 55 reacher | 153.6 m² |
| J1 genua | 79 m² |
| J2 jib | 42 m² |
| J3 trysail | 20.8 m² |
| Hybride propulsion | 2x Yanmar 57 hp + 10Kw el. |
| Batteries | LiFePO4 – 46.7 Kwh |
