2004 Hylas 4614m

2019 Refit -

• New Davits
• New Aquilles 10ft Dinghy with Beaching Wheels
• New Daihatsu Engine
• New Solar Panels 2x360W
• New 8D Batteries (2 House Banks)
• New Starting Battery
• New Windlass Battery
• New Generator Battery
• HRO SeaFari 12V Watermaker
• 2 New A/C Units 12000 BTU and 18000 BTU
• B&G ZUES 3 12" and 9" Multifunction Display
• B&G AutoPilot
• B&G Radar
• B&G AIS
• Trident Displays (Wind / Speed / Depth)
• Forward Looking Sonar
• ICOM 506 VHF Radio
• Iridium Go

2020/20201

• Water Heater
• New Mainsail (Radial Cut) and In Mast Furling Electric Winches
• Fusion Stereo
• New Balmar Regulator
• New Xantrax 3000W Pure Sine Inverter / Charger
• New Custom Built Hard Dodger / Bimini Enclosure
• New Bottom Paint and Wax

Form and function combine with the keen eye and steady hand of renowned designer German Frers to produce this "must-see" cruising yacht. A true watertight collision bulkhead forward and another aft define the 46 as a serious offshore yacht. But it gets even better. Step below into a world of refined elegance, beautifully hand-finished teak furniture, splendid totally private comfort for two couples, plus room for up to three additional guests. Abundant storage, unsurpassed electrical and mechanical systems. Top-shelf hardware in every application. A fantastic seagoing galley worthy of a much larger yacht. In addition to a commanding specification that has been refined by thousands of miles at sea and the invaluable input of our many yacht owners, the Hylas 46 sparkles with a confident profile, a robust and modern sailplan, and a generous beam that carries well aft to provide both excellent stability and more interior volume than other yachts, all in just 46 feet. This may be all the boat you'll ever need!

• Solid hand-laid fiberglass layup with no core and using vinylester resins and Isophthalic gelocoat
• Hull is laid up with two layers of two epoxy barrier coats below the waterline for optimal protection
• Two coats of Micron CSC Bottom Paint
• Watertight collision bulkhead forward of forward cabin with independent overboard drainage
• Watertight Stern sections across aft lazarettes and stern locker
• Divided Anchor Locker with separate locker for fenders and docklines
• Large Aft Stern lazarettes, port and starboard with dual Bailey latches for watertight seal
• Stern Garage with dedicated Rule Auto bilge pump with manual over ride in cockpit
• Solid Lead Keel with solid 1-1/2 inch stainless steel keel bolts cast-in
• Deep Draft 6'6" Keel
• Semi Skegged Rudder for optimal performance, strength and protection
• Bottom of rudder plane in each model above the keel plane for grounding safety
• Sold GRP fiberglass in all areas of of deck for deck fittings and stress area
• Moulded contrasting non skid available in two in linen beige or whiper grey
• Solid stainless stemhead fitting with split bow roller with stowage for 45lb CQR and 45lb Danforth
• Solid Stainless striker plates for bow protection
• Salt water washdown pump for anchor washdown
• Two pair of stainless steel 12" bow cleats, pair of 12" midship cleats and one pair of 12" stern cleats
• 30" high stanchions with double lifelines
• Side Boarding ladder with port and starboard side mounting brackets
• Mainship 316 stainless overhead hatches and ports throughout

• Yanmar 75hp 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine with cockpit controls and complete alarm system
• Morse single lever control system to protect against high RPM gear shifting
• Dual Racor fuel filtration system allowing independent filter and bypass system
• Walborough In line fuel pump allowing engine bypass for filtration and eliminates the need for future engine bleeding in the case of a dry fuel tank
• Oil change pump built in as standard
• All wire is tinned, no copper wiring except Selden supplied masthead lights
• All thru hull fittings are solid bronze and all bonded
• Two 3" copper strips running bow to stern both port and starboard for grounding
• Two 8D House Batteries 450 amp/hr total
• Engine starting battery 1 x 150 amp
• Anchor Windlass battery 1 x 150 amp
• All batteries are isolated with a built in reverse isolation switch
• Two independent 80 amp alternators, one dedicated to house bank and one dedicated to engine start
• All batteries self contained, strapped and secured
• 2" Eingine room sound insulation, fire retardant
• Choice of shore power connector; 50 amp/125v, 50 amp/220v or 30 amp/125v connector
• Protech 40 amp built in battery charger
• Navigation Lights; Running lights, Masthead anchor, Tricolor, Steaming light and Foredeck light
• Two independent bilge pump systems, one Rule system,one Par system
• Total of 2000 gallon/hour with float switches

• VWC 2200 Maxwell Nilsson Windlass with chain feed and stainless steel plate for chain protection, with bow controls and remote cockpit windlass controls
• Primary Anchor and tackle: 250' System 40 3/8" Galvanized chain with 45lb CQR
• Secondary Anchor and tackle: 50' System 40 3/8" chain and 300' of 5/8" anchor rode with 45lb Bruce

• Selden Anodized Aluminum Mast with double spreader rig
• Hasselfors Standing Rigging
• Forward and Aft lowers for rig stability
• Discontinous Rigging for optimal strength and increased hardware
• Furlex 400 Series Roller Furling Forestay
• Doyle Sails including Mainsail and 135% Genoa with sunbrella cover
• Primary and secondary Main Halyard
• Primary and secondary Genoa Halyard
• Halyard Bales on forward dorades

• 205 Gallons of Total Water Tankage in three independent tanks
• 100 Gallons of Total Fuel Tankage in two independent tanks
• Options available to increase and/or change balance of total and type of tankage
• All tanks have easy access for inspection with dipsticks, threaded inspection port and larger inspection
• Port for interior inspection and cleaning
• Two independent Shurflow freshwater pump systems
• Third manual freshwater pump, foot activated for freshwater accessed in the galley
• All tankage for water and fuel is stainless
• Two independent holding tanks, one dedicated to each head
• 10 gallon hot water heater heated via engine driven system or AC supply
• All through hull fittings are bronze with seacocks or valves and bonded

• Hylas Yachts offer its owners a unique opportunity to customize their interiors to a level that very few builders allow. In addition many of these changes cost very little or are no cost which offers and increases the value of their yacht considerably.
• Customized Teak interior
• Solid teak soles laid on subflooring with coats of varnish
• Solid Teak doors and trim
• Finely finished cabinetry with a choice of solid or louvered finish
• Two independent Shurflow freshwater pump systems
• Third manual freshwater pump, foot activated for freshwater accessed in the galley
• Solid teak handrails throughout the interior for easy movement offshore
• Abundant overhead hatches and ports for excellent ventilation
• Epoxy sealed endgrains and subflooring
• All cabin sole pieces are positive locking for offshore passagemaking
• All cabinets are finished throughout including complete interiors
• All overhead headliner is easily removed

• Galley is over 7' in length with a through to aft cabin offering total safety with room to brace on either tack while offshore
• Ample cabinets, storage lockers and drawers including full length pantry for cutlery, cookware, and food storage
• Slide out trash container with positive locking door
• Force 10 three burner stove with Xintex propane monitor and two sensors
• Grunert 12v Freezer/Refrigeration with thermostatic controls and temperature gauges
• Both boxes have electric pumps for keeping drained freezer/refrigeration boxes are both top and front loading
• Counter top recesses over stove allowing for stainless steel backsplash and increased counter space when inplace
• Manual foot pumps for both Fresh and Salt water
• Wahlee Stone Counters, owners choice of color and style

• Forward facing Nav Station with full size table to hold folded Admiralty charts or full size Chart Kits
• Radar Box custom built to fit owner specified radar model
• Fast pin access to complete wiring harness and breakers
• All instruments and systems well labeled inside and out and traced numerically

• Full double berth with 6'9" in length
• Three rows of drawers underneath berth with two separate isolated storage bins
• Starboard side allows an option of: three full length hanging lockers, settee or desk area
• Cabinets above the berth for added storage
• Three large storage lockers
• 27 gallon dedicated holding tank with dual "Y" valve systems for direct over board, deck pump
• Out and direct pump out of holding tank overboard with independent hand pump

• Queen size Aft Berth set centerline with split mattress and accompanying starboard side settee
• Port and Starboard side hanging lockers with optional removable shelves
• Full length deep hanging locker centerline
• Portside vanity with fold up mirror and drawer with three separate cabinets
• Cabinet or drawers available under owners berth
• 27 gallon dedicated holding tank with dual "Y" valve systems for direct overboard, deck pump
• Out and direct pump out of holding tank overboard with independent hand pump

• Solid Teak dinette with removable leaf for smaller table size. Dinette drops down easily to create a full double berth
• Full length starboard settee pulls out an additional 9" for a wide sea berth
• All tankage in main saloon is located below the sole allowing extensive storage under all seating areas and behind the dinette and settee
• Double walk through passageway offering optimal ventilation and movement throughout the interior
• Slide out seat with storage for added seating which slides in while underway
• Maximum Headroom just under 7'

Hylas, an abbreviated history 
Queen Long boat yard, the builder of Hylas Yachts, was founded in Taiwan in 1978 by Joseph Huang. The unofficial origin of Hylas Yachts appears to have started in the early 1980s as a result of Queen Long’s working relationship with Bill Stevens in producing the popular charter boat, the Stevens 47. The popularity of the 47 prompted Huang to eventually create the Hylas brand that was officially introduced in 1984 with 42-and 44-foot designs from German Frers. From 1984 to the present Hylas has launched sailing models from 42 to 70 feet, using several different designers including Sparkman and Stephens, Bill Dixon, and Frers. 
Note: A quick Google search identifies Hylas in Greek mythology as “a mythical youth who served as Heracles’ companion and servant who was abducted by water nymphs.”  

Hylas 46 
The 46 is the smallest of the Hylas line that is still in production, officially introduced in its current form in 1995. It is now referred to as the 46 “Classic” on the Hylas website which makes me wonder how much longer it will be offered. Although Hylas is considered a semi-custom builder, the space constraints of the 46 do not allow for a lot of interior design options. 

The basic layout remains unchanged since 1995, which is a testament to its continued popularity and utility. There have been some interior tweaks, such as a redesign of the navigation station which resulted in a slightly larger port side settee. This redesign eliminates a quirk with the earlier nav station design which had an exposed electrical panel at ankle level under the navigator’s seat, making it easy to accidentally turn off or damage the engine and refrigeration breakers. 

I have seen different interior trim and flooring options such as cherry vs. teak and bamboo flooring vs. the standard teak and holly. A unique saloon table feature is the adjustable “floating” center stool that is installed on stainless tracks imbedded in the cabin sole. The system is a little cumbersome, and the tracks accumulate dirt and are hard to clean. Interior head room is generous. I am no giant, but at five feet 11 inches, I can walk through the entire boat and not worry about smashing my forehead. A design feature that I have learned to appreciate is the ability to gain access to the aft cabin via the galley or the aft head. 

Hull construction is of solid fiberglass with longitudinal stringers; the deck and cabin top are cored. The overall build quality is good with a very luxurious interior feel regardless of trim choice. One of the unique features of the “classic” Hylas designs is the large sugar-scoop transom with what we often refer to as “The garage.” The transom steps fold up revealing a large space to supplement the already ample aft deck locker storage. Easy access to the “garage” can be hampered if a tender is suspended from transom davits. The larger-than-average aft deck and wide side decks allow quick and easy access to the entire length of the boat. A nice touch that I have seen on several boats is a rigid stainless steel pipe “life line”/rail that wraps around the aft end of the boat. 

All of the Hylas Yachts that I have inspected have been powered with Yanmar engines. The engine and generator are located under the galley counter and cockpit. Space in the engine compartment is limited, but access to most components is still reasonable. 

Standard equipment appears to include a basic suite of electronics, windlass, refrigeration, air conditioning systems (two), and a cockpit enclosure. Commonly found options include a bow thruster and electric winches. I have seen both in-mast furling systems and in-boom sail handling systems installed. Sail handling can be done completely from the cockpit. I can honestly say that this time of year (November to April) a fully enclosed cockpit with the heat blasting always seems to keep people in a better mood while on test sails.