Hylas 44 — Information, Review, Specs

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

44.17' · 13.46 m

Displ.

22,320 lbs · 10,124 kg

First year

1984

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