Rare shoal draft 1987 Hylas 42, a blue water cruiser designed by German Frers and built in Taiwan. Renowned for her robust construction, timeless lines, and exceptional offshore capability. She features a unique split cockpit with dedicated sailing and social areas, a two-stateroom layout including owners aft cabin with centerline queen berth. Well-equipped for extended cruising with lithium batteries, solar panels, water-maker, portable generator, and washing machine. A rare find in today's market, this versatile and capable blue-water cruiser is waiting for her new owner.Viewing by appointment with our Grenada office.
Accommodation
The Hylas 42 is a spacious boat with a well thoughtout design. Good headroom (6' 4"). Starting forward the decent Vee berth has a large overhead hatch and plenty of storage under the berths. It also has access to the anchor locker. The saloon features a dining area with table, comfortably seating six, with full U settee to port and a full length straight settee to starboard, plenty of shelves and storage lockers. The forward facing Nav Station with chart table, drawers and electrical panel lies to starboard aft of the saloon. To port is the walk thru galley with 3 burner Shipmate propane gimballed stove with oven. Top loading fridge and freezer. S/S double sink with salt & fresh water foot pumps. And plenty of cupboard storage. The owners cabin features a queen centerline berth, plenty of teak cabinetry for clothes and full length mirror. The head to starboard separates the Nav station from the Owner's cabin with access both sides. The head has a wash basin, electric heads with holding tank and shower.Mechanical Systems1987 Yanmar 4JH-TE diesel engine last serviced April 2026.100 amp balmar alternator with external regulator. Eng Hours Approx 4800. ZF-30M transmissin drives a 3 bladed feathering prop.Electrical Systems 2 x 170 amp hr Lithium batteries 1 x Eng start battery Gp 24 1 x Windlass battery Gp 27 7 x Solar panels - total 620 Watt Mastervolt 40 amp battery charger TrippLite inverter charger 2000 Watt Renergy battery monitor LED interior & exterior lights TV mounted on bulkheadNavigation EquipmentRaymarine navigation equipment comprising of: 2 x Raymarine chart plotter C95 and A65 models Raymarine radar Raymarine autopilot linear drive Raymarine wind/speed/depth Raymarine AIS Ritchie Compass Standard Horizon VHF radio Clock & BarometerSpars & SailsSloop rigged, keel stepped aluminium masthead rig and boom with slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks and furling headsail. Standing and Running rigging June 2016 Full batten main - Quantum Dacron - in good usable condition 100% Genoa 10yrs old in good usable condition - restitched 2025 130% Genoa Mylar - rarely used Asymmetric spinnaker - with pole and forestay saddle - good condition - blue & redBarient winches. Deck Equipment 25kg Rocnor Anchor 200ft 10mm chain - 2019 with 150 nylon twist rode Fortress 37 secondary anchor 75ft chain and 200ft rode Maxwell windlass Dinghy Davits - 2018 Bimini and mainsail cover - navy blue Solid spray hood Cockpit cushions - 2023 Cockpit table Swim ladder Fresh water shower Sun awning 20ft - 2017 TopNotch awning 10ft x 10ft - 2023 Fenders and dock linesSafety Equipment 6 x In date flares 2 x Solas life jackets 2 x Inflatable life jackets (may need servicing) Life ring and man over board pole Life sling (needs new cover) 1 x Manual bilge pump 2 x Electric bilge pump 4 x Fire extinguishers - may need servicing Fire blanket Gas alarm Epirb Emergency tillerAdditional Equipment 3D Tender 300 aluminium dinghy - New 2020 9.8hp Tohatsu outboard - Overhauled 2026 Aqua Max water maker 20gal/hr Wen 2300 portable generator 2.3kw - New 2020 1.0 Cubic ft Haier washing machine Bad boy wifi booster 27” LG flat screen colour TV-2024 Napoleon BBQ 2 x 20lb aluminium propane bottles 1 x 10lb aluminium propane bottle for BBQ 7 x Electric fansConstructionDesigned by German Frers and built in Taiwan by Queen Long Marine she is constructed of fiberglass with moulded decks and teak cockpit floors. She has a fin lead ballast 'Scheel' keel and a spade hung rudder. Last antifouled, hull completely stripped and epoxied with West System 2024. Small area of blisters have re-appeared on port side aft..DisclaimerThe company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner's specific needs.