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
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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