The Hylas 56, a centre-cockpit sloop, was designed by German Frers and built in Taiwan by Queen Long Marine Co Ltd.
* Also produced with centreboard keel; centreboard up 6'4", centreboard down 10'0"
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 21.51
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 40.0
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 230
4. Comfort Ratio: 40.5
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.7
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 21.5 suggests that, in the right hands, the Hylas 56 will have enough performance to leave most other cruising sailboats of similar waterline length well astern.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 40.0 (particularly with much of the ballast concentrated in the bulb keel) means that the Hylas 56 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 230, tells us the Hylas 56 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 40.5 suggests that crew comfort of a Hylas 56 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that a Hylas 56 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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