The Hylas 45.5 is an extended version of the Hylas 44, designed by German Frers and built by Queen Long Marine of Taiwan beginning in 1993, incorporating an extended transom with swim ladder that adds roughly 18 inches of waterline length while retaining the 44''s hull and deck tooling. Like its predecessor, the 45.5 features a center-cockpit arrangement with an aft owner''s stateroom, a solid hand-laid fiberglass hull with balsa-cored deck, and Frers'' signature fin keel and skeg-hung rudder for offshore performance. With a ballast ratio approaching 49% and a displacement-to-length ratio of 181, the boat is among the more performance-oriented center-cockpit cruisers of its size. The Hylas 45.5 earned a strong reputation in the bluewater cruising community for its quality construction, excellent sailing behavior, and comfortable offshore accommodations.
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What is the Hylas 45.5's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Hylas 45.5 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.05. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Hylas 45.5's comfort ratio?
The Hylas 45.5 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 22.56. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Hylas 45.5 safe for offshore sailing?
The Hylas 45.5 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.05. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Hylas 45.5?
The theoretical hull speed of the Hylas 45.5 is 7.98 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Hylas 45.5 weigh?
The Hylas 45.5 has a displacement of 18,139 and a length overall (LOA) of 45.92.
Who designed the Hylas 45.5?
The Hylas 45.5 was designed by German Frers, first built in 1993.