HYLAS 45.5
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46 ft |
| LWL | 38 ft |
| Beam | 13.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.67 ft |
| Displacement | 22,320 lb |
| Ballast | 11,019.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 55 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 895.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 489.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 832.2 sq ft |
About the HYLAS 45.5
Same as HYLAS 44 but with extended transom w/swim ladder.
The Hylas 45.5 is a robust cruising sloop designed by German Frers and built by Queen Long Marine Co, Ltd. in Taiwan. With a production run limited to 1993 and an unknown total hull count, this vessel represents a specific era of high-quality offshore construction.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for serious coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize structural integrity and heavy displacement comfort over high-speed planing performance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22320.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.92, the Hylas 45.5 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering stability and seakeeping ability typical of heavy-displacement fin-keel designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Swan 43, as they share similar heavy displacement characteristics, German Frers or equivalent pedigree, and a focus on bluewater capability from the early 1990s.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HYLAS 45.5 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HYLAS 45.5yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a HYLAS 45.5? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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