Hylas 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

42.08' · 12.83 m

Displ.

17,600 lbs · 7,983 kg

First year

1985

The Hylas 42 is a sophisticated aftcockpit performance cruiser that represents a pivotal era for the Queen Long Marine shipyard. Designed by the legendary Germán Frers and introduced in the mid1980s, the 42 was a departure from the heavier, more traditional centercockpit designs like the Stevens 47 that initially established the brand's reputation. While Hylas is now widely associated with expansive centercockpit blue water cruisers, the 42 was conceived as a "sailor’s boat," prioritizing a sleek profile, a lower center of gravity, and the responsive handling characteristic of Frers’ contemporary racing and performancetouring designs. This model played a crucial role in transitioning the shipyard from a contract builder for the Stevens brand into a standalone marquee known for semicustom luxury, as detailed in the history of Hylas Yachts.