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Hylas 44 is a 44 ′ 1 ″ / 13.5 m monohull sailboat designed by German Frers and built by Hylas Yachts USA and Queen Long Marine between 1984 and 1993.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

From BlueWaterBoats.org :

The Hylas 44 from designer German Frers is a center cockpit offshore cruiser known for her good looks and build quality from Queen Long Marine of Taiwan. Introduced in 1984 production spanned eight years before ending in 1992. These days Hylas 44s are particularly popular for their accommodation layout, her idiosyncratic hull shape carries her maximum beam far aft allowing for a wide aft stateroom. You can find them on the market today with variations in the keel configuration (deep or shoal) as well as their rigs with both cutter and sloops being offered.

Queen Long Marine commissioned German Frers to design two cruising sailboats in the early 1980’s. These became the racy Hylas 42 and the more “cruiserly” Hylas 44 in 1984 which now are part of a well known Hylas series of yachts.

The Hylas 44 in particular became popular among charter boat circles in the Caribbean with Bill Stevens of Stevens Charters and then Dick Jachney of Caribbean Yacht Charters (CYC) purchasing most of the boats. Private dealers throughout the world also sold these Hylas yachts. In 1990, CYC became the sole importation agent for new Hylas yachts. By 1992, CYC had Queen Long add a sugar scoop stern to the 44. In 1995, they introduced a wholly new German Frers designed 46 footer with a different cabin trunk, deeper forefoot, and fully integrated swim platform. These 46 Hylas yachts are currently in production as of 2010.

The accommodations are the most attractive feature. All 44’s have a offset berth forward and settee with a private head and shower. The main salon includes a dinette arrangement to port and a starboard settee. Leading to the master stateroom are dual walk-throughs, a tremendously popular feature. Along the port side is the master head and shower while the galley is along the opposite side. The master stateroom has a centerline queen on all except the first thirteen hulls which had a berth offset starboard side.

Construction

The hull is solid hand laid up fiberglass by Queen Long Shipyards, the Taiwanese builder. The construction includes an impressive stiffening network of full length fore and aft stringers and transverse floors. The deck is balsa or Airex cored and fastened to the hull via stainless bolts and 5200. Chainplates are massive and tie into glassed over stainless steel I-beams. Queen Long was already well known for their Kelly Petersons and Stevens 47’s before producing the 44.

The Hylas 44 is a wet boat. Offshore, a steady stream of water slides over the fine bow and back to center cockpit because of the low freeboard. You often see complete enclosures. She never pounds but slices through waves. Downwind with her sexy beam at 3.8 ratio, she surfs down waves.

Buyers Notes

Many Hylas 44s underwent the hard life of a Caribbean bareboat charter. Caribbean Yacht Charters ran a purchase and charter operation out of the British Virgin Islands. The owner saved on the purchase of a new Hylas 44 from Queen Long but leased the yacht into charter for four years. It is difficult to tell between non-chartered and chartered 44s. Tell tale signs are high engine hours, eyebrows along the cabintrunk, and a Hylas logo in the cockpit. Late in production in 1992, Queen Long decided to extend the 44 with a swim platform into the 45.5. This 45.5 has a different deck mold. Subsequently, owners retrofitted 44s with swim platforms. These aftermarket 45.5s often have unique issues.

As of 2010 the asking prices are in the approximate range of: Hylas 44, 1984-1986 $100k-$150k USD (have smaller cockpits and offset aft berths) Hylas 44, 1986-1992 $150k-$175k USD Hylas 45.5, 1989-1992 $175k-$200k USD (aftermarket swim platform) Hylas 45.5, 1992-1994 $200k-$250k USD (new deck mold, factory swim platform)

Links, References and Further Reading

» Sailing Magazine, Hylas 44 by John Kretschmer » Waves, Hylas 44: Essence of Hylas Yachts » Hylas Yachts USA, company website

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1986 44' hylas | 44 ft., us$ 99,000   /  price drop: us$7,000, description.

SIMPLIFY  is a production built Hylas 44, built by Queen Long Marine. German Frers designed the Hylas 44 with a sweet sheerline with low center cockpit, wide side decks, a comfortable interior and excellent sailing performance. Her solid teak interior features beautiful workmanship and provides exceptional interior living space - far larger than most of her contemporaries.

In December 2021 she underwent a retrofit which includes: removing the teak decks, painting the cabin, cockpit and new decks with Imron high gloss polyurethane. Topsides renewed, new antifouling paint and buffed out hull completed in January 2022. 72 hp Westerbeke diesel and powerful bow thruster; master stateroom has a king size bed, head/shower; galley has all needed amenities, navigation area is fully equipped.

Hylas 44 is a great example of one of the finest performance cruising sailboats ever built, a perfect liveaboard or long term cruiser. Designed for maximum performance with minimal maintenance (no teak decks with an aluminum toe rail) but with a teak interior of a fine yacht.

Highly sought after, Hylas 44 are fast and comfortable with a gorgeous interior. Check our her full equipment list and let our experts show you how easy it is to own a yacht in Mexico and begin your cruising dreams today.

Currently located in Mazatlán, one of Mexico’s most alluring cruising destinations on the Sea of Cortez. Over the past decade, Mazatlán, the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, has breathed new life with an ongoing renewal program that continues to bear fruit. The result is something truly special: Two full-service marinas in a touristic zone next to an historic resplendent colonial district only a short walk from a 20km-long crescent of sandy beach.

For over a decade Maztlán’s renewal program has breathed new life to “The Pearl of The Pacific” and the effort is showing new luster. The result is something truly special: two full-service marinas within a touristic zone just next to a restored historic resplendent colonial district only a short walk from a 20km-long crescent of sandy beach. The perfect for cruising adventure.

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Accommodations

The interior arrangement features a clever double passageway arrangement which makes great use of the interior space and feels far larger than her 44 feet. Two comfortable staterooms, a spacious main salon and large galley with excellent counter space make her an ideal candidate for a liveaboard or blue water cruiser. Hylas is well known for high quality teak joinery, and Simplify's interior shines with semi-gloss varnished solid teak. Louvered locker fronts with solid teak frames and dovetailed drawers exemplify the yard’s skill in woodworking. Ventilation is excellent, Dorade vents on deck, hatches and opening ports in the cabin trunk provide ample ventilation both athwartships and fore and aft.

The guest stateroom is forward with the berth offset to port. There is a small dressing settee to starboard. Lockers and shelves run the length of the cabin along the hull side above the berth. There is an additional handing locker aft and drawers beneath the berth. Reading lamps, an overhead light and hatching provide light and ventilation.

The forward head is aft and to port of the master stateroom and may be accessed via the stateroom or the salon. The compartment is finished in laminate with teak trim and a varnished teak grate that allows the space to be used as a shower. There is a counter outboard with a stainless sink at the forward end. Above and outboard are three mirrored cabinet doors. There are two lockers beneath the counter. The manual head is located at the aft end of the compartment, facing inboard. There in an opening port and Dorade vent to provide ventilation.

The salon is the central space of the boat. A teak table is located at the center and offset to port, with a large top loading dry storage space in the center. Leaves on each side allow the table to expand to seating port and starboard. A straight settee runs along the starboard side and a C-shaped settee to port. Storage space is available in lockers behind the settee seatbacks. Outboard above the seatbacks are identical port and starboard banks of two louvered lockers separated by bookshelves which may be customized by height. There are numerous opening ports in addition to two athwartships oriented opening hatches.

The navigation station is aft and to port of the salon. There is a comfortable forward facing seat with large chart table. The table top lifts to reveal storage below. Instruments are close by. There is a large bookshelf aft of the seat. Three drawers are located beneath the forward end of the table.

The galley is located in the starboard aft passageway. A wide counter with runs along the starboard side. Inboard is a large stainless counter with built-in two bin stainless sink that is larger than those found on much bigger boats! There is a single lever faucet, wand, and fresh and raw water foot pumps. The three burner stove/oven is located to starboard with a stainless crash bar across the front. There is a bank of drawers forward of the stove, a shallow locker beneath and a top loading dry storage locker outboard. Along the hull side is a series of lockers with shelves. Aft of the stove, there are two very large top loading refrigerator/freezer compartments. Outboard is varied sized open storage for plates, bowls, cups and mugs.

The aft stateroom in the stern is a true owner’s stateroom with generously sized berth offset slightly to starboard and a dressing settee to port. Lockers and bookshelves run along the hull sides to port and starboard above the berth. To port outboard of the settee is a large top loading compartment. To starboard and forward is a hanging locker, a bank of three drawers and another smaller locker with shelf. At the forward end of the cabin there is generous floor space with a floor to ceiling mirror on the forward bulkhead. Hatches and opening ports provide air flow.

The master head and separate shower stall are accessed to port through the master stateroom or via the passageway aft on the port side. The space is finished in laminate with teak trim and varnished teak grates on the sole for drainage. The head compartment is aft, with a counter and stainless sink at the aft end. A mirror is mounted on the aft bulkhead and there are three mirrored cabinets located outboard of the head. A locker for cleaning supplies and other items is located beneath the counter. The shower is forward, with a teak seat outboard. Ports and vent provide ventilation.

• Bow Thruster: Wesmar 12VDC
• Cooling: Fresh water cooled
• Ventilation: 12VDC
• Fuel Filters: Racor and engine mounted
• SHAFT: 1 1/2”, Stainless steel
• Struts & Bearings: PSS shaft seal. Rubber cutless bearing in “I” strut
• PROPELLER: 18” three blade Bronze feathering Max propeller
• STEERING SYSTEM: Wheel, Emergency tiller. Pedestal steering, pull pull chain and cable in conduit and over sheave to rudder quadrant
• Rudder: Inboard skeg shoe hung foil shaped rudder, FG
• Stuffing Box: Bronze
• Bilge Pumps: (1) Whale manual, and auto switched 12VDC Par diaphragm type pump
• Heads: Raritan PH2 heads, forward is manual only, aft has unconnected electric drive. (2) holding tanks with manual pump out pumps and deck pump out plates
• Water Heater: AC/engine Size: 9 gallons
• Heating/AC: Espar D3LC diesel fired forced air heat.

Navigation and electronics

• Compass: Danforth 5”
• Auto Pilot: Autohelm 6000
• Depth Sounder: B&G Hecta at chart table and Depth repeater at cockpit
• Radios: Icom ICM80 VHF
• AIS: None GPS: Furuno Navnet
• Radar: Furuno Navnet Plotter: Furuno Navnet
• Knotmeter: B&G Hornet 4
• Log: B&G Hornet 4
• Wind Speed: B&G Hornet 4
• Wind Direction: B&G Hornet 4 and B&G Synchro apparent wind, Windex
• Batteries & Voltage: (3) 8D AGM batteries service/start, (1) 8D AGM thruster, 12VDC systems
• Inverter: Freedom 20
• AC/DC Circ. Protection: Fuses and breakers
• Shore Power: 30 amp 125V
• Battery Charger: Freedom 20
• Other: (2) 140A Balmar alternators - 19” AOC TV - (5) 12V cabin fans
• Stove: Shipmate three burner porpane with oven
• Refrigeration: Engine driven and 115VAC Grunert refrigeration
• Other: GE Profile microwave oven
• Water sysrtem: Manual, pressure
• Main: Full battened Genoa/Spinnaker: 130% and 150% genoas, drifter, and spinnaker reported Sail Covers: Mainsail, sunshield on jib Other Canvas: Dodger, outboard motor cover. Binnacle, handrail, hatch cover, and winch covers reported. FURLING GEAR Type: Harken roller furling jib, Dutchman main furling system VANE STEERING RUNNING RIGGING: Halyards & Sheets are synthetic , in goood condition; Blocks are Merriman, Schaeffer STANDING RIGGING: Stays/Shrouds: SS rod Turnbuckles: Navtec Toggles: SS and bronze Chainplates: SS Bonded: Yes Other: Insulated backstay WINCHES: Primary: (2) Barient 32ST electric Secondary: (2) Barient 27ST Main Sheet: Barient 24ST Halyards: (2) Barient 24ST forward Other: 17ST reefing/outhaul winch SPARS: Rig Type: Masthead sloop Material: Aluminum Finish: Painted Bowsprit: No Bumpkin: No Reaching Poles: (1) aluminum Other: Sail sheet tracks and cars, telescoping solid vang

Deck and hull

• Anchors: 20 KG Bruce, 22S Danforth Anchor Rodes 250’ of 5/16” chain DINGHY: AB model 320VS, with Yamaha 15 HP outboard motor, model 15MSHX Windlass: Nilsson vertical type 12VDC anchor windlass Other: Forespar outboard motor davit. Stainless steel manual dinghy davits at stern. Port and starboard rail boarding gates with stainless steel ladders.
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• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Hand Units: (2) BI Size dry chemical Date Tested: 2012 Condition: See notes Automatic System: Automatic thermal release unit in engine room, see notes Capacity: For 200 cubic foot space
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1989 Hylas 44 Center Cockpit

This very popular German Frers center cockpit design has graceful lines and a modern cruising hull shape providing excellent performance with a spacious teak interior. Both forward and aft staterooms have private heads, each with sleeping accommodations for two. Additional sleeping accommodations in the convertible settee in the main salon.

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1989-hylas-44-center-cockpit-9016781/

• Seller kellymartinbridges
• Manufacturer Hylas
• Model Hylas 44
• Length 44 ft / 13.41 m
• Beam 13.0 ft / 3.96 m
• Draft 6.5 ft / 1.98 m
• Displacement 22320 lbs / 10124.19 kg
• Condition Good
• Location Maine, United States
• Material: Fiberglass
• Rigging: Sloop
• Hull: Monohull
• Keel: Fin Keel
• Sailboat Type: Bluewater
• Covering(s): Bimini Top, Dodger, Grill Cover, Mainsail Cover, Stack Pack
• Cabin Layout: Aft Cabin, V-Berth
• Fresh Water: 80 gallons / 302.83 kg
• Holding Tank: ?
• Fuel Capacity: 70 gallons / 264.98 kg
• Engine Make: Yanmar
• Engine Model: ?
• Fuel: Diesel
• Fuel Capacity: 70 gallons
• Engine Hours: ?
• Horsepower: 75 hp
• Propulsion: Inboard
• Steering: Single Wheel
• # of Cabins: 2
• # of Bathrooms: 2.0
• Bathroom Layout: Bathroom With Shower, Washbasin
• Chart Plotter
• Raymarine Autopilot
• Speed/Depth/Wind
• Batteries (Marine)
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Shore Power

Rig / Sails

• Self Tailing Winches
• 3 Burner Stove
• Double Sink
• Hot and Cold Water
• Nav Station
• Refrigerator
• Cockpit Table
• Cup Holders
• Dinghy Lift
• Mounted Grill
• Emergency Tiller
• Fire Extinguishers
• Gas Detectors
• Life Jackets
• Rig Cutters/Saw
• Smoke Alarms
• Anchor Chain
• Electric Windlass

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