Hylas 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1995·Hylas Yachts USA
Hylas 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
46.25' · 14.1 m
Displ.
27,777 lbs · 12,599 kg
First year
1995

The Hylas 46 is widely regarded as one of the most successful midsized blue water cruisers ever produced, striking a rare balance between offshore ruggedness and elegant aesthetics. Designed by the legendary Germán Frers and built by the Queen Long Marine shipyard in Taiwan, the 46 was introduced in 1995 as a refined successor to the Hylas 44. It remained a cornerstone of the Hylas fleet for nearly two decades, earning the prestigious Cruising World Boat of the Year award in 1999 for the "Best MidSized Cruiser." The vessel shares a strong DNA with its larger sibling, the Hylas 49; while the 49 features a longer waterline and an extended "sugar scoop" transom, the two models share similar beam measurements and structural philosophies, making the 46 a more compact but no less capable version of the brand’s flagship offshore ethos.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 420,000
Ask, not sold · 51 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
20
51 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+10.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (81.4%) · US Virgin Islands (9.3%) · Fiji (4.7%)

Recent Listings

34 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hylas 46 listings span 5 countries. United States leads with 35 listings (81.4%), followed by US Virgin Islands and Fiji.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

43 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 420,00035681.4%
US Virgin Islands$ 695,000449.3%
Fiji$ 259,000214.7%
United Kingdom$ 403,715112.3%
Italy$ 436,333102.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hylas 46You are here$ 420,0005120
Hylas 4948.88'$ 375,0003517
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 407,2442910
Hylas 5454.08'$ 464,3492810
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Hylas 4746.75'$ 70,000178
Hylas 5654.08'$ 910,0001310
Hylas 4444.17'$ 99,000124
J Boats J/4646'$ 287,000102
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,91273

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hylas 46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hylas 46 over the past 12 months is $420,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hylas 46 sailboats are for sale?+
20 Hylas 46 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 51 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hylas 46 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hylas 46 has increased by 10.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hylas 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hylas 46 listings over the past 12 months are United States (81.4%), US Virgin Islands (9.3%), Fiji (4.7%).
05Do Hylas 46 listings get price reductions?+
About 60% of Hylas 46 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Hylas 46?+
Comparable models include Hylas 49, Hallberg-Rassy 46, Hylas 54. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.