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Rare shoal draft 1987 Hylas 42, a blue water cruiser designed by German Frers and built in Taiwan. Renowned for her robust construction, timeless lines, and exceptional offshore capability. She features a unique split cockpit with dedicated sailing and social areas, a two-stateroom layout including owners aft cabin with centerline queen berth. Well-equipped for extended cruising with lithium batteries, solar panels, water-maker, portable generator, and washing machine. A rare find in today's market, this versatile and capable blue-water cruiser is waiting for her new owner.
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Description
Specification
Basic Boat Information
Make
Hylas
Model
42
Designer
German Frers
Price
$79,000
Condition
Used
Year
1987
Construction
Fiberglass
Keel Type
Fin Keel
Dimensions
Length
42 ft
12.8
Length Overall
42 ft
Beam
13 ft
Displacement
7,983.23 kg
Ballast
3,991.61 kg
Engines/Speed
Engines
1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
4JH - TE
Drive
Direct
Fuel
diesel
Engine Power
55 horsepower
Type
Inboard
Engine Year
1987
Tanks
Fuel Tanks
1
Fuel Tank Capacity
189.27 l
Water Tanks
1
Water Tank Capacity
378.54 l
Holding Tanks
1
Holding Tank Capacity
64.35 l
The Hylas 42 is a spacious boat with a well thoughtout design. Good headroom (6' 4").
Starting forward the decent Vee berth has a large overhead hatch and plenty of storage under the berths. It also has access to the anchor locker. The saloon features a dining area with table, comfortably seating six, with full U settee to port and a full length straight settee to starboard, plenty of shelves and storage lockers. The forward facing Nav Station with chart table, drawers and electrical panel lies to starboard aft of the saloon. To port is the walk thru galley with 3 burner Shipmate propane gimballed stove with oven. Top loading fridge and freezer. S/S double sink with salt & fresh water foot pumps. And plenty of cupboard storage. The owners cabin features a queen centerline berth, plenty of teak cabinetry for clothes and full length mirror. The head to starboard separates the Nav station from the Owner's cabin with access both sides. The head has a wash basin, electric heads with holding tank and shower.
Mechanical Systems1987 Yanmar 4JH-TE diesel engine last serviced April 2026.100 amp balmar alternator with external regulator. Eng Hours Approx 4800. ZF-30M transmissin drives a 3 bladed feathering prop.
Electrical SystemsRaymarine navigation equipment comprising of:
Sloop rigged, keel stepped aluminium masthead rig and boom with slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks and furling headsail. Standing and Running rigging June 2016
Barient winches.
Deck EquipmentDesigned by German Frers and built in Taiwan by Queen Long Marine she is constructed of fiberglass with moulded decks and teak cockpit floors. She has a fin lead ballast 'Scheel' keel and a spade hung rudder. Last antifouled, hull completely stripped and epoxied with West System 2024. Small area of blisters have re-appeared on port side aft..
DisclaimerThe company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner's specific needs.
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