Hylas 47 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

46.75' · 14.25 m

Disp.

35,000 lbs · 15,876 kg

First year

1986

The Hylas 47 is a foundational vessel in the history of highend Taiwanese yacht building, representing the first major collaboration between the Queen Long Marine shipyard and the legendary design firm Sparkman & Stephens. Introduced in 1981, the boat was originally commissioned as the Stevens 47 for Bill Stevens’ Caribbean charter fleet. After the first 56 hulls were completed under the Stevens name, the molds were transitioned to the builder and rebranded as the Hylas 47, with approximately 82 additional units produced until 1991. The model is widely regarded by nautical researchers as a "breakthrough" design that successfully bridged the gap between a performanceoriented hull and a comfortable, threestateroom cruising interior. According to an editorial review by Jordan Yachts, the vessel’s aesthetic is defined by its "rocket ship" stern, lowprofile cabin trunk, and a deep forefoot that allows for a smooth, nonpounding motion in heavy seas.