Hylas 49
Hylas 49 — German Frers-Designed Bluewater Cruiser, Sourced Through the Obsidian Helm Network
| Builder | Hylas Yachts (built by Queen Long Marine, Taiwan) |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 (representative) |
| Price guide | $495,000 – $675,000 USD (representative, condition and refit-dependent) |
| Loa Ft | 49.9 ft (15.2 m) |
| Beam Ft | 14.5 ft (4.4 m) |
| Draft Ft | 6.5 ft standard keel / 7.5 ft deep keel |
| Engine | Single Yanmar diesel, 75–110 hp |
| Range Nm | Approx. 900 nm under power at cruise RPM |
| Cabins | 3 cabins, 2–3 heads, sleeps 6–8 |
| Displacement | Approx. 40,000 lb (18,100 kg) |
| Hull | Solid fiberglass, encapsulated keel, offshore-rated bluewater construction |
The Hylas 49 sits at the heart of one of bluewater cruising's most respected production lines. Built by Queen Long Marine in Kaohsiung, Taiwan — a yard that has specialized in offshore-capable, semi-custom sailing yachts since the 1980s — the Hylas range earned its reputation on overbuilt hulls, deep encapsulated keels, and interiors finished to a standard closer to bespoke joinery than series production. Later-generation 49s carry deck-saloon styling and hull lines from German Frers Design, pairing the brand's long-standing seaworthiness with a noticeably more modern deck plan, larger windows, and better sightlines from the helm and saloon alike.
What sets the model apart within its size class is the balance it strikes: a hull and rig proven on genuine ocean passages, married to a three-cabin, multi-head interior laid out for a couple or small family living aboard long-term rather than day-sailing. Deep, secure cockpits, oversized ground tackle and hardware, and a construction philosophy built around Cape Horn-capable systems redundancy are consistent hallmarks across the model's production run, which is why well-kept examples continue to command strong resale interest more than a decade after launch.
This listing represents the Hylas 49 as a model — the specification, positioning, and market range a buyer should expect from a well-maintained example sourced through the Obsidian Helm network, rather than a single advertised hull. Obsidian Helm's yacht practice works with owners, brokers, and yards across the Hylas range to match qualified buyers with vessels meeting this profile, with full survey, sea trial, and provenance verification handled as part of the acquisition process.
Highlights
- German Frers-influenced deck-saloon hull design on later production years
- Solid fiberglass construction with deep encapsulated keel, built for genuine offshore passages
- Three-cabin, multi-head layout suited to full-time liveaboard cruising couples or families
- Overbuilt hardware, rigging, and systems redundancy typical of the Hylas offshore philosophy
- Strong resale demand and an active global owners' community supporting parts and service
- Sourced and vetted through the Obsidian Helm Network with full survey and sea-trial support
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