HYLAS 55
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 55.42 ft |
| LWL | 45.75 ft |
| Beam | 15.75 ft |
| Draft | 7.5 ft |
| Displacement | 47,184 lb |
| Ballast | 20,015.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.1 kn |
About the HYLAS 55
The Hylas 55 is a rare, high-performance cruising yacht designed by German Frers and built by Queen Long Marine Co. Ltd. in Taiwan. With only one hull built in 1997, this vessel represents a unique, limited-production offering from the late 1990s.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a fast, heavy-displacement cruiser with substantial interior volume, likely appealing to those who value performance and comfort over mass-market availability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 47184.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.75, the Hylas 55 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering stability and seakeeping ability typical of serious bluewater cruisers.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other German Frers designs from the late 1990s such as the Hylas 46 or 60, as well as heavy-displacement performance cruisers like the Swan 56, due to its similar displacement and racing pedigree.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HYLAS 55 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 55.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HYLAS 55yet 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 55? 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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