Hylas 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

48' · 14.63 m

Displ.

42,000 lbs · 19,051 kg

First year

2018

The Hylas 48 represents a pivotal shift for the Queen Long Marine shipyard, signaling a departure from the traditional, lowprofile aesthetics of the earlier German Frersdesigned models toward a more contemporary, highvolume blueprint by naval architect Bill Dixon. Introduced to succeed the legendary Hylas 46, the 48 was designed to maximize interior living space and deck safety without sacrificing the brand’s hallmark bluewater integrity. It is characterized by a nearly plumb bow, a broad transom that carries its beam well aft, and a highaspect rig, making it a formidable contender in the modern luxury cruiser market. As noted in the Hylas 48 design overview, the vessel was specifically engineered for couples who wish to sail long distances without the need for additional crew, emphasizing automated systems and ergonomic deck layouts.