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The Design of the Hylas H48

Robust strength & safety.

Developed in collaboration with Bill Dixon, the Hylas H48 design centers around the premise that a proper bluewater cruising yacht should be safe, reliable, robustly engineered, and exhilarating to sail. Optimized to sail with minimal crew, the Hylas H48 features a large center cockpit, a sensible arrangement of winches and running rigging, and a powerful Selden rig with electric furling genoa and self-tacking jib.

Sailing Characteristics

The ideal couples cruiser.

The Hylas H48 delivers exceptional sailing performance and characteristics, making it the perfect choice for sailors who want to enjoy a comfortable yet exhilarating experience on the water. The yacht's sleek design and construction are optimized for speed and stability, allowing it to handle high winds and rough seas easily. The Hylas H48 features a 6' 6" keel paired with a balanced spade rudder, providing precise steering and control even in challenging conditions. The wide beam and large sail area of the H48 ensure quick acceleration and easy handling, giving the sailor the confidence to maneuver in any condition.

General Arrangement

3 Cabins / 2 Heads

Interior Configuration

Unrivaled luxury.

Three cabin two head interior featuring an aft master stateroom with centerline queen and a private head with separate stall shower and second passageway, forward VIP cabin with centerline berth, and a forward guest cabin with single over-under bunks to port. The forward head is accessible from the forward VIP cabin and forward passageway for day head use. There is a passageway galley to port and forward-facing navigation station starboard.

Interior Craftsmanship

The Hylas H48 base model features a contemporary interior with handcrafted joinery and cabinetry. The standard wood selection is teak with vertical grains. As an option additional interior wood options are available, including white oak, walnut, and cherry, as is the option for horizontal grain.  The interior of the Hylas H48 features modern square-top passageways and doors, cabinets, and lockers with contemporary flat panels. Renowned for the ability to tailor each yacht to the owner's specific requirements, Hylas offers a variety of custom interior options, such as the classic Hylas raised panel and louvered interior. Cabinets and passageways are customizable with various styles, such as discontinuous arches, custom inlays, and various materials. 

The cabin sole in the Hylas H48 is teak with a marine-grade plywood subfloor with end grains sealed with epoxy. Solid teak and holly with varnished finishes are available for those who prefer a more traditional finish. All sections of the cabin sole are positive locking cabinets, and lockers incorporate high-quality furniture-grade stainless steel push-button latches.  All doors include stainless steel locking door stops for offshore passage making.

The Hylas Master Carpenter hand selects each piece of wood incorporated into the joinery of every Hylas yacht. Strict criteria and materials sourcing result in a precise fit and world-class finish. Concealed hinges are incorporated on the doors and cabinets where appropriate and dampening gaskets are located on passageway door frames to minimize noise.

Material Selection

• Hanging lockers have automatic lighting, cedar plank interiors, and ventilation slats.
• Meganite countertop surfaces with solid teak fiddles
• High-quality polished stainless steel fixtures, latches, and handles
• Hylas contemporary white headliner with secure quick-access fastening and teak trim

Master Stateroom

• Queen-size centerline berth with fabric headboard
• Two 5" x 12" Manship opening portlights
• Extra-large cedar-lined hanging locker located to port with automatic lighting.
• Nightstands with teak-fiddled surfaces on both sides of the berth have additional storage inside.
• Reading lamps mounted to the aft bulkhead on each side of the berth
• Upholstered settee to starboard
• Vanity with folding top and mirror to port
• Vimar 12 volt USB DC outlet
• Two Vimar 110-volt AC outlets

Master Head

• Jabsco manual toilet with a 60-gallon holding tank, macerator pump, overboard discharge, and deck pump-out
• Head base finished with white fiberglass
• Meganite acrylic countertops with teak fiddles
• Formica 949G high gloss, easy-to-clean wall finish
• Molded white sink
• Three mirror-faced medicine cabinets located above the sink with teak-fiddled shelves
• Teak trimmed Formica cabinet under the sink for access to plumbing
• Molded non-skid fiberglass floor
• 5" x 12" Manship opening portlight
• Separate stall shower with an acrylic shower door and second passageway to the main salon
• Varnished teak shower seat over a molded fiberglass base with storage inside
• Polished chrome shower fixtures with handheld sprayer
• Large linen closet (location for the optional washer/dryer) located outboard above the shower seat
• Teak and stainless steel towel rack
• Toilet paper roll holder
• Vimar 110 volt AC GFI outlet
• Panoramic 3D laminated curved safety glass windows with integral solid fiberglass reinforced frame
• Two oversized Manship fixed hull portlights provided superb natural light and seascape views.
• Headliner facing (PU White #425) finish on the interior window surrounds
• Large settee to starboard with storage under and behind the settee cushions
• Large wrap-around settee to port around the salon table with storage under and behind the settee cushions
• All surfaces are fiddled for safe and secure passage through the salon while underway
• Cabinets above the seating area port and starboard adjacent to the forward bulkhead and aft of the settees
• Three LED reading lights mounted to the forward bulkhead
• Fiddled shelf located behind the settees to port and starboard
• Full-length teak handholds on the ceiling
• Two folding stools with upholstered seats which can convert to cocktail tables
• Varnished solid teak salon table with two folding leaves and a cupboard pedestal.
• Companionway entry with wide, non-skid teak stairs and teak handrails leading into the main salon
• Vimar 110-volt AC outlets

Navigation Station

• Forward-facing navigation desk with folding top chart table
• Upholstered bench seat
• Electrical panel with hinged bottom and fast pin access
• Chart box for storage of navigation charts and the vessels documents
• Quick Califfa wall light - Tobacco leather
• Vimar 12 volt DC outlet
• Vimar 110 volt AC outlet
• Force 10 3-burner gimbaled LPG stove with oven, broiler, and stainless steel safety bar
• Meganite acrylic countertops with teak fiddles. Alternative countertop surfaces are available as an option.
• Countertop insert for the stovetop. When stowed, it converts to a stainless steel backsplash.
• Five large cabinets located outboard above the countertop with a fiddled handrail above running the length of the galley
• Five sliding lockers are located below the outboard cabinetry
• The cutlery drawer and cabinet are located below the pull-out cutting board
• Tall pantry with shelves
• Full size pull out rubbish bin with a fiberglass liner
• Scandvik #10649 stainless steel double basin galley sink
• Large, heavily insulated top and front-loading refrigerator and freezer boxes, each with an electric drain pump
• Frigoboat 24-volt refrigerator and freezer compressors
• Fireboy-Xintex S-2A Propane and CNG Fume Detector with two sensors
• Fireboy-Xintex SS-775 smoke and fire detector

Forward VIP Cabin

• Centerline double berth with a large drawer beneath
• Cabinets with mirrored faces and shelves with teak fiddles located port and starboard
• Large cedar-lined hanging locker starboard with automatic lighting
• Fiddled shelves outboard of the berth
• Two reading lights mounted to the forward bulkhead

Forward Guest Cabin

• Over-under single berth bunks with the underside of the upper berth finished matching the headliner
• Reading light for each berth mounted to the forward bulkhead
• Two drawers located beneath the lower berth
• A mirror located on the aft bulkhead
• Tall cedar-lined hanging locker forward with automatic lighting
• Vimar 110 volt AC outlet  

Forward Head

• Jabsco manual toilet with a 53-gallon holding tank, macerator pump, overboard discharge, and deck pump-out
• Formica 949G high gloss, easy-to-clean wall surfaces
• Overhead opening hatch for ventilation
• Two mirror-faced medicine cabinets located above the sink with teak-fiddled shelves
• Teak trimmed Formica linen closet with teak fiddled shelving
• Molded non-skid fiberglass floor with teak grate
• Shower curtain with a track recessed into the ceiling panel
• Varnished teak shower seat over a molded fiberglass base

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Hull Construction

Hand laid quality.

The hull of the Hylas H48 is constructed of solid hand-laid e-glass fiberglass laminate with vinyl-ester resin for superior strength, stiffness, and protection against osmosis. The Hylas H48 has a watertight bow and stern section with structurally reinforced bulkheads for safety at sea and added protection in a collision. Limber holes are installed throughout the hull to promote proper drainage to the bilge sump. All thru-hulls, sea-cocks, and valves below the waterline are high-quality solid bronze Groco fittings integrated with the yachts bonding system. Four Manship hull portlights, two in the salon and two in the master stateroom, with stainless steel frames, provide bright natural lighting and seascape views throughout the interior. The base model is a white hull with an isophthalic gelcoat and vinyl-ester resin for added protection against osmosis. Other hull colors are available with Alexseal or Awlcraft 2000 by Awlgrip as an additional option. Painted integral cove stripe and boot stripe are available in Flag Blue, Whisper Gray, or Snow White. Other color options are available as an additional option. The hull is protected below the waterline by five coats of Epoxy barrier coating finished with a two-part Epoxy Tie-Coat, ensuring enhanced protection against osmosis and a superior bond between the anticorrosive and antifouling layers. Three coats of Micron Extra 2 bottom paint protect the hull and are available in Black, Dover White, Blue, Red, Navy, or Dark Gray. Hylas stands behind the quality of its yachts with a five-year hull and deck warranty against structural issues and osmotic blistering.

• The Hylas H48 comes with a 6' 6" keel. A shoal draft keel is available as an option.
• The external solid cast lead keel has 3% antimony.
• Fourteen M24 and two M12 316L stainless steel keel bolts
• Transverse-mounted 10 mm backing plates
• Substantial hand-laid keel stub
• Semi-skegged rudder for optimal strength and performance. The bottom of the rudder is located above the lowest plane of the keel and includes a stainless steel foot for added protection in hard grounding and safety at sea.
• The partial skeg is laminated, integral to the hull, and reinforced with an internal steel gusseted T-bracket bonded and mechanically fastened to the aft bulkhead and hull stiffener.
• The heel of the skeg has an aluminum-bronze alloy heel fitting.
• The rudder construction utilizes hand-laid laminates with vinyl-ester resin reinforced with a stainless steel stiffener and web structure welded directly to the robust 60 mm stainless steel rudder stock.
• Jefa torque-tube and transmission gearbox steering system
• Raymarine Evolution Sail autopilot with EV1 Sensor Core, ACU actuator control unit, and Jefa autopilot drive unit
• Jefa transmission autopilot drive unit
• The Hylas H48 has a broad integral sugar scoop transom with three steps.
• Centerline on the top step of the transom is an access cap to the rudder stock, enabling the operation of the emergency tiller from the aft deck.
• Stainless steel protection along the transom to protect the gelcoat and hull is especially important when launching and retrieving the dinghy.
• Transom steps finished with bonded 1/2" teak decking available with black caulking. Gray caulking is also available.
• Stainless steel boarding handrails located along the hull leading up the transom steps
• Stainless steel folding swim ladder
• Transom hot and cold freshwater shower with handheld sprayer installed within a cubie locker with lid

EASE & SAFETY

The deck of the Hylas H48 consists of hand-laid multiaxial E-glass fiberglass laminates with an end-grain balsa core and vinyl-ester resins. The deck is solid laminate in areas of high-stress loads, such as at the mast base, winches, deck hardware, or anywhere fittings penetrate the deck. The deck is finished with a white isophthalic gelcoat. The hull-to-deck joint is constructed with a substantial inboard recessed flange reinforced with solid multiaxial fiberglass laminate chemically bonded with 5200 structural adhesives and then mechanically fastened with stainless steel thru-bolts.

The base model has a molded fiberglass non-skid deck available in Gray, Linen Beige, or White. Two pairs of stainless steel cowlings, one forward, one pair aft, with self-draining dorade boxes and offshore screw-in plugs, provide natural ventilation through the yacht, enabling them to seal for offshore passage making. On the bow are the Hylas Signature 316L grade polished stainless steel stemhead fitting with integrated bowsprit, two self-launching anchor receivers, bow rollers, and substantial bow protection and striker plates. Eight 12" 316L stainless steel deck cleats with substantial backing plates and solid laminate in the deck. Two pairs of bow cleats, one pair of mid-ship spring cleats, and one pair of stern cleats. Stainless steel fairleads are integrated into the toe rail at each cleat location with stainless steel chafe guards outboard of fairleads for added protection.

The 30" high 1-1/4" diameter 316L stainless steel stern rail, pushpit, and stanchions with double 1/4" stainless steel lifelines, transom gate, and boarding gates to port and starboard offer a sense of security and safety on deck. The removable side-boarding, fold-down stainless steel ladder with teak steps mounts to sockets at both the port and starboard midship boarding gates. The ladder secures in place, enabling it to remain installed while sailing. For additional safety, a life ring mounting bracket is integrated into the stern rail, and safety harness hardpoints are located at the base of the mast and in the cockpit.  On the foredeck coach roof and aft coach roof, full-length handrails make transiting the deck safe.

Deck Hatches

• Forepeak locker with watertight Bailey latches and direct overboard drain located forward of the collision bulkhead with a segmented chain and rode compartment for the primary and secondary ground tackle and storage for sails and fenders and dock lines. The forepeak locker has an LED light mounted to the bulkhead.
• Large port and starboard lazarettes each with dual, watertight Bailey latches, direct overboard drains, and teak grate floors. Each lazarette has an LED light mounted to the bulkhead.
• Stern locker integrated into the transom steps with a dedicated automatic Jabsco Par-Max 4 bilge pump with manual override at the cockpit control panel. LED light installed within the stern locker.
• LPG vented propane deck locker with two propane tanks, regulator, and dedicated plumbing for a deck BBQ grill, and self-bailing drain.
• Manship LDH stainless steel deck hatches with acrylic lenses and portlights with mosquito screens.
• The Hylas H48 has a Center Cockpit with lines and sail controls close to the helm for short-handed sailing.
• At the helm is a Jefa pedestal with an integrated console for instrumentation, 5" backlit Ritchie compasses, single lever Morse throttle, and push-button controls for the electric furling mainsail.
• Jefa stainless steel 5-spoke wheel with brake
• Cockpit cubbies with fiddles for winch handles
• Bonded 1/2" solid teak cockpit sole and seating surface available with black caulking. Gray caulking is available.
• Bonded 1/2" solid teak cockpit entry steps with black caulking. Gray caulking is available.
• Varnished solid teak cockpit table with two folding leaves, cup holders, and folding stainless steel frame
• Two-piece smoked Lexan companionway washboard
• Stainless steel companionway handrails
• Two oversized self-bailing cockpit scuppers for efficient seawater evacuation from the cockpit
• Stainless steel folding pad eyes for tethers located at the companionway and helm.
• Two winch handles
• Two Electric Antal 62 XT chromed 2-speed self-tailing primary winches
• Antal 52 XT chromed 2-speed self-tailing mainsheet winch. An electric mainsheet winch is available as an option.
• Antal 52 XT chromed 2-speed self-tailing cockpit winch. An electric cockpit winch is available as an option.
• Two Antal 48 XT chromed 2-speed self-tailing mast winch
• Push-button electric winch controls on the cockpit coaming at each winch location
• Electric winch emergency override switch located at the helm immediately removes power from all of the electric winches in case of a malfunction or emergency
• Maxwell RC12 24-volt vertical windlass with foot controls at the bow and push-button controls at the helm
• Delta 44 lb primary anchor with 300' of 3/8" high-tensile G4 galvanized steel chain
• Stainless steel bowsprit with two self-launching anchor receivers and rollers integrated into the stemhead fitting
• The foredeck locker incorporates a divided anchor locker for primary and secondary ground tackle and access to the windlass motor for easy servicing.
• New England Ropes premium dock lines including two 25' x 3/4" bow lines, two 35' x 3/4" stern lines, and two 50' x 3/4" spring lines
• Four 10" x 24" Taylor fenders with 1/2" fender lines

Systems & Equipment

Nothing but the best.

Main Engine

• Yanmar 4JH4-TCE 75 HP in-line 4-cylinder water-cooled turbo diesel engine rated to 3,200 RPM. US EPA Tier 2 and EU RCD I, BSO II, and EMC compliant.
• Yanmar SD60-T saildrive with a 2.23:1 ratio constant mesh gear with a wet-type multi-disc clutch. The saildrive is a proven system that is easy to maintain and operate. One of the most significant benefits is the low vibration compared to a direct drive, ensuring whisper-quiet ambient noise while underway.
• An electric oil-change pump for the engine, generator (option), and transmission ensures easy and spill-free maintenance.
• Morse single lever throttle
• Yanmar engine control panel located in the cockpit aft of the helm inside the coaming with a Lexan lid with alarms for low oil pressure and high water temperature. Instruments include a tachometer, hour meter, voltage indicator, and gauges for temperature and oil pressure.
• PYI MaxProp feathering propeller or Bruntons Varifold folding propeller

Mechanical Room

• Unrestricted engine room access from the hinged companionway, navigation station, galley, aft head, aft shower, and galley. All access doors are removable for easy accessibility when performing regular maintenance.
• Fireboy MA2-200-227 automatic engine room fire suppression and alarm system with remote panels in the cockpit and at the navigation station
• CE Approved fire retarding engine room insulation that is 1-1/2" thick for excellent noise dampening.
• Jabsco continuous duty high volume (250 cu. ft. per minute) engine room extraction blower with 4" diameter exhaust
• Two LED Engine room lights

Fuel System

• 190 Gallon total fuel capacity between four independent tanks located under the salon cabin sole.
• Fuel tanks are high-quality 316L grade stainless steel with a threaded inspection port for quick access or manual dipstick measurements. There is also a larger maintenance access port for easy cleaning.
• The primary engine fuel system has dual Racor fuel filters, each with a vacuum gauge and water contamination alarm. There is also a bypass valve, which enables the ability to filter and polish fuel. There are flame guards installed below the Racor filters.
• Sensotex fuel tank gauges are located at the navigation station
• Emergency fuel shut off
• Warlbro engine fuel transfer pump

Freshwater System

• 192 Gallon total freshwater capacity between two independent tanks.
• The freshwater tanks are high-quality 316L grade stainless steel. The tanks each feature a threaded inspection port for quick access or manual dipstick measurements. Each tank also has a larger maintenance access port for easy cleaning.
• Sensotex freshwater tank gauges located at the navigation station
• Two ShurFlo 24-volt freshwater pumps plumbed in parallel for redundancy
• Torrid stainless steel 10-gallon 110 volt and engine-driven water heater 

Black & Gray Water System

• The Hylas H48 has two Polypropylene holding tanks. Each tank has a dedicated macerator pump, overboard discharge, and deck pump.
• Dometic Sealand holding tank ventilation filter.
• The Hylas H48 gray water system mitigates excess water and moisture in the bilge by collecting the gray water from various sources such as drains, showers, and air conditioning units within several sumps before discharging the gray water overboard with automatic pumps. The forward gray water tank is plumbed to the forward shower drain and the main salon and forward air conditioning units. Galley gray water tank is plumbed to the galley sink drains. Aft gray water tank plumbed to the aft head floor, shower drains, and aft air conditioning unit. 

Bilge System

• Rule 2000 primary bilge pump located in the bilge sump with an automatic float switch, high water alarm, and manual override.
• Jabsco PAR 24 volt secondary bilge pump located in the bilge sump
• Whale Jabsco Par-Max 4 24 volt bilge pump located in the stern locker with an automatic float switch and manual override at the cockpit control panel
• Whale Gusher 10 manual pump in the cockpit capable of up to 17 gallons per minute
• Audible and visual high water alarms 

Exterior Plumbing

• Transom hot and cold freshwater shower with handheld sprayer located at the swim platform in a cubby with lid
• Saltwater washdown pump plumbed to the bow
• Bow quick disconnect spigot for the saltwater washdown
• Freshwater shore connection to allow for the utilization of shore water when at the marina or dock

General Configuration

• The Hylas H48 features a highly organized electrical architecture utilizing high-quality tinned copper wiring for minimal voltage drop. Each wire is numerically labeled and traced from the source to the load. Each Hylas comes with custom wiring diagrams for reference.
• DEI Galvanic isolator
• 50 Amp shore power inlet at the transom with a Marineco 50 Amp 125/250 volt 50' yellow shore power cord
• 1" Copper grounding strip running the length of both side of the hull and integrated into the yachts bonding system

Battery Banks & Charging System

• House battery bank configured for the yachts 24 volt systems consisting of four 12 volt 8D AGM Mastervolt batteries with a combined capacity of 450 amp-hours.
• Forward battery bank for the yachts windlass and electric furling unit consisting of two 12 volt 8D AGM Mastervolt batteries configured for 24 volts with a combined capacity of 225 amp hours
• Dedicated engine start 12-volt Mastervolt AGM 130 amp hour battery
• Dedicated 12-volt Mastervolt AGM 130 amp hour battery
• All batteries are individually secured and strapped.
• High output Balmar 24 volt 140 amp primary alternator with a three-stage MC-624 regulator dedicated to the house battery bank.
• 12 volt 125 amp secondary alternator dedicated to the 12-volt service and engine start bank
• Mastervolt CombiMaster 24/3000-70 24-volt, 3000 watt, 70 amp combination battery charger and inverter dedicated to the house battery bank
• Mastervolt Chargemaster 12/35-3 12-volt, 35 amp battery charger dedicated to the 12-volt service battery and start batteries. 

Power Distribution & Electrical Panels

• Hylas Signature backlit electrical distribution panel with hinged access to electrical components
• Mastervolt Mac Plus 24/12-50 DC-DC converter
• BEP Marine AC and DC system monitors
• BEP Marine Heavy-Duty main battery switches for the 12-volt and 24-volt circuits
• Blue Sea Systems ML-RBS remote battery isolator switches for the primary circuits.
• Blue Sea Systems e-Series 12-volt service to battery bank parallel switch for emergency start capability

Navigation Electronics

• Raymarine Axiom 12" Pro-S with HybridTouch multifunction display with integrated high CHIRP conical sonar at the helm
• Raymarine 4kW 48 nautical mile rage HD color radar and associated cabling
• Three Raymarine i70 multifunction displays for wind, boat speed, and depth are located above the companionway
• Raymarine i70 multifunction display at the helm
• Raymarine Evolution Sail autopilot with p70 control head at the helm
• Raymarine Raystar RS150 72-channel 10Hz GPS receiver

Communication Equipment

• Raymarine Ray73 VHF radio with AIS receiver and Digital Selective Calling
• Raymic 60/70 handheld VHF mic installed in the cockpit
• Raymarine AIS 700 receiver and transmitter - Class B AIS with antenna splitter
• Helm Instrumentation & Controls
• Yanmar engine control panel
• Raymarine Axiom 12" Pro-S multifunction display
• Raymarine p70 autopilot control head
• Raymarine i70 multifunction instruments for wind, speed, and depth are located above the companionway and one at the helm
• 5" Ritchie Globemaster FD-500-P binnacle with red LED backlights 

Entertainment Equipment

• Hylas spec Fusion stereo system with AM/FM, Bluetooth, Sirius XM, and Aux input
• Four Hylas spec Fusion stereo speakers in the main salon

Sails & Rigging

Exhilarating performance.

• The Hylas H48 has a cutter-rigged Selden aluminum two-spreader mast with electric in-mast mainsail furling, Selden boom, and push-button mainsail furling controls at the helm.
• The mast base is constructed of stainless steel.
• Selden internal conduit for masthead wiring
• Masthead Windex style wind indicator
• Boom Vang & Backstay
• Split backstay with turnbuckles
• Selden Rodkicker boom vang with gas spring
• Headsail Furling
• Selden Furlex 400E electric genoa furler with push-button controls at both primary winches
• Selden Furlex 400 staysail furler
• Discontinuous 316 stainless steel 1x19 wire standing rigging with high-quality Sta-Lok mechanical fittings.
• Rigging and components are oversized for strength and safety offshore. All chainplates, deck caps, tie bars, bolts, and steel fixtures are high-quality 316L stainless steel.
• 12 mm forestay with a 12 mm 316L stainless steel stemhead fitting secured to the reinforced bow section with five M12 and ten M10 bolts.
• 12 mm D1 and 14 mm V1 with main chainplates constructed of 15 mm 316L stainless steel secured with eight M16 bolts and a 35mm stainless steel tie bar.
• 10 mm inner stay with chainplate constructed of 10 mm 316L stainless steel secured with six M12 bolts and a 6 mm stainless steel backing plate tied directly to the reinforced forward collision bulkhead.
• 12 mm Split backstay with chainplates constructed of 10 mm 316L stainless steel secured with six M16 bolts and an 8 mm stainless steel backing plate tied directly to the reinforced transom and structurally bonded lazarette bulkhead.
• In-boom preventer leads to the cockpit
• Mainsail outhaul lead to the cockpit
• Dyneema running backstays with Harken becket stand-up blocks on deck
• Spectra-cored main, genoa, staysail, spinnaker, and topping lift for low stretch and durability
• Sheets for the main, genoa, and staysail all lead within easy proximity to the helm for safe short-handed sailing
• Mast tracks for the mainsail and genoa
• Mast-mounted line clutches for the topping lift and spinnaker halyard
• Stainless steel pad-eyes for running backstays
• Stainless steel downhaul pad-eye for a downwind pole integrated into the stemhead fitting
• Five Spinlock line clutches are located adjacent to the cockpit winch
• Mainsheet hardware includes a Harken stand-up block and a high-load pad eye.
• Genoa hardware includes a pair of outboard tracks with adjustable pin-stop cars. Genoa sheets are led through cheek blocks to ensure optimal line angles at the electric Antal primary winches and to keep the sheets clear of the cockpit entry steps.
• Self-tacking jib hardware includes a Harken track and Harken pin-stop car with adjustable stop locators. The sheet is led from the deck, up the mast to the first spreader, and routed to the cockpit winch for ideal sheeting angles.
• The Hylas H48 base model comes outfitted with high-quality Dacron North Sails with the Hylas logo specifically chosen and designed for offshore and global sailing. (White)
• North Sails Dacron in-mast furling mainsail (White)
• North Sails Dacron genoa 145% (White)
• North Sails Dacron self-tacking staysail (White)
• White Sunbrella UV sun cover for the genoa, staysail, and mainsail tack. Additional colors are available.

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The Hylas H48 is a yacht ideally suited for the cruising couple desiring to cover long-distance passages swiftly, safely, and in unrivaled luxury. From the sail handling to the helm, every aspect of the operation and management of the yacht has been thoughtfully designed to ensure the H48 is easy to manage, fun to sail, and exhilarating.

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The Hylas 48 is a 48.0ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Queen Long Marine since 2018.

The Hylas 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is a good water supply range.

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• 2019: Cruising World - Boat of the Year: Full-Size Cruiser Under 48 Feet
• 2019: SAIL magazine - Best Systems

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Hylas 48 is a 47 ′ 11 ″ / 14.6 m monohull sailboat designed by Bill Dixon and built by Hylas Yachts USA and Queen Long Marine starting in 2018.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Pre-Owned: 1988 Hylas 47

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The brokerage team at Wellington Yacht Partners has listed the 1988 Hylas 47 Onegin for sale with an asking price of $195,000. 

The Hylas 47 is a center-cockpit sailing yacht renowned for its combination of performance, comfort and seaworthiness. Designed by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens and built by Queen Long Marine, this model has a well-deserved reputation as a capable bluewater cruiser.

Onegin ‘s spacious interior features a three-stateroom layout, offering ample accommodations for guests and crew. The master cabin, located aft, has a centerline island berth, a comfortable settee and an ensuite head with a vanity and full-sized mirror. The main salon is a welcoming space with comfortable seating, teak cabinetry and a dining table. A double bunk guest cabin is located forward to port, while the guest head with a separate shower is opposite. The spacious V-berth, also forward, offers plenty of storage options.  

Aft of the companionway, you’ll find a well-equipped galley to starboard and a large storage area to port leading to the walk-through aft head. This layout provides easy access to essential amenities and promotes a comfortable cruising experience.

The hull design features a deep forefoot, long fin keel, and full skeg hung rudder, which provides excellent stability and seaworthiness. This, combined with its balanced directional performance and speed, makes Onegin an ideal choice for both coastal cruising and bluewater voyages.  

With a ballast-to-displacement ratio of approximately 43 percent, this Hylas 47 offers exceptional stability and resistance to rolling, making her a comfortable and safe vessel for long-distance sailing. The shallow draft of 6 feet allows Onegin to navigate shallow waters, such as those found in the Bahamas, while its air draft of 64 feet also makes it suitable for cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). 

Onegin has always been privately owned and has never been chartered, ensuring a well-maintained and cared-for vessel. The boat has been cruised extensively by its experienced owners, exploring the diverse waters of Europe, South America and the Caribbean. This cruising history demonstrates her versatility and seaworthiness, making it well-suited for both coastal cruising and long-distance voyages. 

Upgrades include all new standing rigging (2019), new electronics including autopilot (2023), a new tender and outboard (2020), and a completely rebuilt Yanmar diesel engine (2019).   

Onegin is currently located in Newport, Rhode Island, and is ready to embark on its next adventure with a new owner. Her combination of classic design, modern amenities, and recent upgrades make her an ideal choice for those seeking a reliable, comfortable, and capable bluewater cruiser.

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