HYLAS 54
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 54.08 ft |
| LWL | 46 ft |
| Beam | 15.75 ft |
| Draft | 7.16 ft |
| Displacement | 48,413 lb |
| Ballast | 20,018.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 71.9 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 20.9 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 63.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 21.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 20.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,485.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 751.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,277.3 sq ft |
About the HYLAS 54
keel/cb version BU: 6.0' /BD: 10.0'
The Hylas 54 is a robust, heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by German Frers and built by Queen Long Marine Co. Ltd. in Taiwan, with production records indicating a build year of 1999. With a displacement of 48413.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 39.32, this vessel is engineered for stability and seakeeping, though owners frequently report structural concerns regarding the keel and deck.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced offshore cruisers and bluewater travelers who prioritize heavy-weather capability and comfort over high-speed performance, particularly those willing to manage significant maintenance on aging structural components.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 48413.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.73, and a fin keel, the Hylas 54 demonstrates strong offshore suitability and stability, provided the critical structural integrity of the keel attachment and rudder assembly is verified.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 54 and the Swan 54, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and German Frers design lineage, offering comparable offshore stability and build quality from the same era.
Direct variant of the HYLAS 54
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
7 listings · boat years 1998–2009 · median $472,726
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 54.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
15 reported issues across 8 systems for the HYLAS 54, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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