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The Hylas 46, a centre-cockpit cruising yacht, was designed by German Frers and built in the USA by Hylas Yachts Inc.
Underwater Configuration: Fin keel & spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 46'3" (14.1m)
Waterline Length: 40'0" (12.2m)
Beam: 13'9" (4.2m)
Draft: 6'6" (2.0m)
Rig Type: Masthead sloop, but some were produced with a cutter rig
Displacement: 27,777lb (12,599kg)
Designer: German Frers
Builder: Hylas Yachts (USA)
Year First Built: 1995
Owners Association: Hylas Yacht Owners Association
'Boundless', a Hylas 46 for Sale
Although 'Boundless' is no longer available, the excellent pics and text are retained here for the benefit of anyone researching these superb cruising yachts.
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 20.5
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 44.5
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 194
4. Comfort Ratio: 31.3
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.8
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 20.5 suggests that, in the right hands, the Hylas 46 will have enough performance to leave most other sailboats of similar waterline length well astern.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 44.5 means that the Hylas 46 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 194, tells us the Hylas 46 is a light-to-moderate displacement sailboat, which means she'll carry a reasonable amount of cruising gear without it having much of an effect on her performance.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 31.3 suggests that crew comfort of a Hylas 46 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 tells us that a Hylas 46 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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