Go Anywhere. Safely. Comfortably. Hike Metal 55 Pilothouse. Original Owner
Built to cross oceans and reach the world’s most remote anchorages, Silver Bullet is a rare aluminum pilothouse yacht that delivers true expedition capability without sacrificing comfort. Designed by Mike Scolfield (American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) naval architect/engineer known for updating yacht construction standards) and constructed by the renowned Hike Metal Industries shipyard, she combines commercial‑grade strength with a warm, beautifully finished interior — a serious blue water cruiser for sailors who want to go anywhere with confidence.
Aluminum expedition‑grade construction with reinforced zones
Four watertight compartments for exceptional offshore safety and peace of mind
Hydraulic lifting keel (10’ down / 6’6” up) for offshore performance and shallower water access
Protected pilothouse helm station with full visibility, gimballed helm seat and pilot berth to ensure your comfort - even in wet conditions
Extensive sail inventory for all conditions
Purpose‑built for long‑range passagemaking, Silver Bullet features a robust aluminum hull, Hall Spars rig, carbon spinnaker pole, many sails including storm jib and spinnakers. Her systems are equally expedition‑ready: Yanmar 100 hp engine, Yanmar genset, Aqua Marine watermaker, Espar hydronic heat, wind and water generators, solar panel, ultrasonic antifouling, and a full suite of Simrad, Raymarine, B&G and SSB communications.
Below deck, the handcrafted cherry‑and‑ash interior offers two double berths, two single berths, another dedicated pilothouse watch berth, two heads and a functional, comfortable layout ideal for extended living aboard. With her lifting keel, protected helm, and ocean‑ready systems, Silver Bullet is a versatile yacht equally suited for high‑latitude exploration, tropical cruising, or a full circumnavigation. Other highlights;
Capac hull monitor (real time display of hull continuity/scacrificial zinc protection & performance)
Untrasonic Marine hull anti-fouling system (operates on 12v DC or 110 AC)
Primus wind generator
Watts at Sea cruising electric generator (water impellor driven)
Solar panel
Chartplotters/two (pilothouse and cockpit)
Simrad AIS
B&G Radar and dedicated display
Raymarine wind, speed and depth
Simrad Autopilot with Whitlock torsion bar steering
SSB radio with Proctor modem & antenna tuner
Espar Hydronic Heater
Hull insulated with Rubitek 1/2" insulation
Aqua Marine watermaker
Yanmar 4JH-TNE 100 hp auxiliary
Yanmar 15 hp generator
Six person Elliot liferaft
Crusader Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Boat Info
BuilderCustom
CategoryPilothouse
TypeSail
Year1998
HIN/IMO122
Refit Year2000
ConditionUsed
Fuel TypeDiesel
Hull MaterialAluminum
Number of Engines1
Dimensions
LOA55'
Beam14'
Max Draft10'
Min Draft6'
Dry Weight0 LBS
Engines
MakeYanmar
Drive TypeDirect
Engine Power74.57 KW
Model4JH2
FuelDiesel
TypeInboard
Engines1
Tanks
Fuel Tank110 GAL
Other
Displacement32,000 LBS
Keel TypeLifting Keel
Cabins3
Sleeps7
Interior DesignerG. Lewis Architect
ADDITIONAL INFO
Go anywhere aluminum pilothouse world cruiser by Hike Metal (hikemetal.com). Original owner selling this Scolfield design with Rubatex insulated hull, inside helm station for high latitude sailing, and robust extended range cruising systems
FULL DETAILS
interior layout overview
-Pilot house is accessed from the aft cockpit. Includes gimballed navigation/helm seat and full electronics suite on port side. Pilot berth with lee cloth to starboard that also serves as a sitting area.
-Salon is accessed by stepping down ladder from the pilothouse into a warm cherry and ash trimmed main salon. Varnished cherry decks replaced in last year. Port side aft of the salon is the galley area with full cooking, storage and refrigeration.
-Starboard side opposite the salon is the aft head.
-Starboard side behind the head is a large cabin with double berth and stowage.
-Moving forward from the salon you step through a water tight door into the forward cabin area that includes a large double berth portside and three single berths on the starboard side.
-Forward of this cabin is the forward head with a large shower.
-Forward shower bulkhead is the 'collision bulkhead.'
-Forward of the collision bulkhead is a large deep sail and line storage locker area and the anchor chain locker. This is accessed by a ladder on bow through a large hatch.
onboard systems summary
Accomodations
Cherry and Ash trimmed interior. New Cherry decks 2025
Berths: 2 double berths and 3 single berths total
Pilothouse: gimbled helm-chair and soft pilot berth/setee
Heads: Two Heads with holding tanks and Shower
Mechanical
Main Engine: Yanmar 4JH2-TNE 100 HP 4700 Hrs, alternator changed 2026
Electric oil change pump for main engine and generator
Watermaker: Aqua Marine (RO) water maker 2103 Hrs
Heater: Espar Hydronic Heater for interior cabin
Power Generation & Electrical
Wind generator 12v: Primus (2025 bearings replaced)
Watts at Sea 12V generator (2021 manufacturer overhauled)
Yanmar 15 HP Genset 2103 Hrs (provides 12 volt charging, RO pump water maker & refrigeration compressor)
Solar Panel
New house batteries (2026)
New start battery (2025)
Heart Interface Link 2000 battery condition monitor
Ultrasonic Hull antifouling: with W4 transmitters (operates on 12v DC or 110v AC)
Main back stay has antenna insulators and adjustable with hydraulic ram
Safety and Miscellaneous
Offshore Life Raft: 6 person ELLIOT (USCG-SOLAS).
Keel: Raised byhydraulic pump driven by main engine thru electric clutch. This actuates two stainless steel hydraulic rams. There is 42 inches of travel. The keel structure is aluminum 1,500 lbs and is filled with 10,000 lbs of lead. The foil shape is a NACA. (NACA refers to a family of airfoil shapes developed by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the NASA predecessor. In yacht design a NACA foil keel shape optimizes lift and reduces drag—especially when sailing upwind). The keel lead center of gravity is 8 ft below the water line when fully down. Silver Bullet can be sailed with the keel in the up position.
mechanical disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
