1992 Hylas 45.5 Boat in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 US

The Hylas 45.5 is a center cockpit sloop designed by world recognized naval architect German Frers. The center cockpit design makes it easily sailed shorthanded. Main sheet and jib sheets all within reach of the helm. With a ballast to displacement ratio of 50% this boat is stiff in a breeze making it ideal for weekends at the islands or long distance cruising. Down below she has all the amenities of a much larger yacht including a private guest cabin forward with en suite head and a master cabin aft with a centerline queen berth and attached head and shower. Classic warmth and luxury of a teak wood interior accented with upholstered cushions throughout.
Many aspect of this yacht have been upgraded.

The two stateroom accommodation plan includes a spacious private aft Master Stateroom with ensuite head, a pullman-style double Guest Stateroom forward with ensuite head, a comfortable Main Salon for entertaining, a starboard settee that converts to a pilot berth with lee cloth or pull out double berth, a large and well-appointed Galley for the chef, and a dedicated Navigation Station with book shelves and electronics panel. The open Hylas 45.5 floor plan allows for easy circulation and unsurpassed engine room access. Constructed by Queen Long craftsmen, the interior woodwork has attractive joinery underscored by a glowing traditional teak and holly floor throughout.

The main salon amidships has a U-shaped settee to port and a teak dining table.  A full straight settee to starboard can serve as a pilot berth or pull inboard to create a double bed. Storage compartments under, above, and outboard of the settee backrests include two lockers, two cupboards, and a shelf between. Additional storage is located underneath floorboards.

• CruiseAir reverse cycle air conditioning 16,000 BTU   
• Bookshelves with GFI 110 AC and 12-volt outlets
• Teak handrails
• Six overhead and three reading lights with LED bulbs
• Two Hella Fans
• Barometer
• Two stainless steel fuel tanks beneath floorboards
• Three stainless steel water tanks, one beneath seats, one forward, and one aft
• Wide engine room access behind companionway stairs

The walk through passageway galley to starboard connects the salon to the Master Stateroom and has excellent counter space and storage. The fore and aft layout is the preferred arrangement for safety and convenience in offshore and live aboard conditions. Refrigerator and separate freezers are accessible through front and countertop doors and stay clean with an electric drain pump. Double centerline sinks draw water from storage tanks or the sea. The chef will appreciate the long outboard counter, the seven above counter storage lockers, six bin compartments, two drawers and built-in knife block. Additional storage is found beneath the galley floorboards.

• 3 burner Force 10 propane range with oven and broiler
• Xintrex propane fume detector
• Two 20 lb aluminum propane tanks  
• 12 volt refrigeration with 12v freezer and air cooled compressors with vari speed technology and coastal climate digital controls new 2023
• Seaward SS 3700 water heater, 6 gallon 
• Dual electric 12v Parmax fresh water pumps
• Fresh and salt water manual foot pumps
• Deep double stainless steel sink on centerline with upgraded galley faucet and fixtures with retractable spray nozzle
• Dishes, pots, and pans
• Two pairs of doors provide easy engine room access
• Two GFI 100 AC outlets
• Roll out trash container
• Slide out chopping block
• Three overhead and two spotlights with LED bulbs
• Panasonic microwave oven

The roomy master suite aft features a centerline queen berth, hanging locker, set of three drawers, eight storage lockers, mirrored built in vanity with drawer, and bookshelves port and starboard. A full length mirror is mounted on the door of the linen closet.

• CruiseAir reverse cycle air conditioning 16,000 BTU 
• Hella fan
• Two overhead and two reading lights with LED bulbs
• Port and starboard stereo speakers
• GFI 110 AC outlet and 12-volt outlet
• Three opening ports with screens and one large screened hatch provide ample ventilation
• Fitted tufted topper offers another layer of comfort

 The sink with large Corian countertop is separate from the head with shelf-seat for showering.

• Three mirrored lockers outboard above vanity and additional storage beneath countertop and sink
• GFI 110 AC outlet 
• Groco manual head
• Holding tank with macerator has deck pump-out or overboard discharge options
• Whale manual holding tank pump for additional overboard discharge
• Handheld faucet shower with fold down seat with upgraded fixtures
• Teak grate on floor of both sink and head areas
• Shower 12v sump pump
• Large door in shower area provides engine room access

 This is a full beam stateroom with double pullman style berth to port and built in settee to starboard. Storage includes space behind and beneath the settee, port and starboard bookshelves, four lockers, a hanging locker to starboard, three drawers and extra storage area below the berth and floorboards. Access to divided chain locker is forward of the berth.

• Built in settee to starboard
• Hella fan 12v
• One medium and one large hatches provide ample ventilation
• One overhead and two reading lights with LED bulbs
• GFI 110 AC outlet
• One stainless steel water tank beneath berth

 There are two entry doors to the guest head. One opens into the salon and one opens ensuite into the forward guest stateroom.

• Corian countertop and sink
• Three mirrored lockers outboard above countertop
• Additional storage beneath sink and behind toilet
• GFI 110 AC outlet
• Handheld faucet shower with upgraded fixtures
• Groco manual toilet  
• Holding tank with macerator has deck pump out or overboard discharge options
• Teak grate on floor

 A dedicated forward-facing navigation station to port contains a flush mounted instrument panel with 12-volt DC and 110-volt AC breaker panel. The portside passageway from the salon through the navigation station and master head leads to the master stateroom for ease of circulation. There is more storage below floorboards.

• Chart table with hinged top and room to store full-size chart kits
• GFI 110 AC outlet and 12-volt outlet
• Hella 12v fan
• One overhead and one reading light with LED bulbs
• Engine room access through a pair of large doors

• Starlink mini
• Garmin 4208 chart plotter 
• Garmin AIS 800 with independent VHF antenna
• Garmin radar
• Radar reflector 
• Icom IC-M604 VHF 25 watts radio
• Icom highpowered 45 watts VHF  
• Two independent Garmin Reactor 40 with Raymarine linear arm drives
• Garmin wireless remote for autopilots
• Spare autopilot (needs drive service)
• Two Garmin AP control heads
• Four Garmin multi function displays with wind, depth, and boat speed
• Richie 6” compass
• Kenwood stereo system
• Garmin handheld GPS GPSmap76
• SGC Powertalk SG2000 SSB transceiver
• SGC SG-230 smart SSB antenna tuner

• Garmin 4212 chartplotter/radar/GPS
• Garmin GPSmap 414
• Three Garmin multifunction displays
• Garmin AP control head
• Cockpit cushions  
• Stainless and cushioned backrests 
• Dodger and bimini with eisenglass curtains
• Canvas sunshade covers for eisenglass curtains
• Teak cockpit grate on floor
• Engine cockpit controls
• Edson wheel cable steering
• Up and down controls for the windlass

 The Hylas 45.5 is a solid, hand laminated hull which is glassed to the deck to form a waterproof structure. The aluminum toe rail is bolted on 4 inch centers for a tight secure cap. All through-bolted areas and the area around the mast are solid fiberglass. The hull is dark blue with a red boot stripe. Molded nonskid is on side decks and cabin top. There are teak handrails and a teak rub rail with stainless striker. For ventilation, the Hylas 45.5 has five stainless steel opening hatches (with drop-down screens), two dorades, and eight stainless steel opening port lights (with screens).

• Draft 5' 9"
• Stainless steel arch davit system on transom
• Solar panels mounted on arch
• SS outboard motor lift
• Delta 55lb anchor with 280’ chain rode
• Fortress FX37 anchor
• Dual anchor rollers
• Maxwell 2200 12v windlass
• Foreduck was strengthed with new solid fiberglass core under windlass
• Salt and fresh water deck washdown pump
• Bottom paint April 2026
• Divided chain locker
• Bow pulpit with rails
• Side stanchions with lifelines
• Fenders and dock lines
• Teak and stainless steel boarding ladder 
• Teak stepped transom
• Handheld faucet shower
• BBQ and two propane tanks 2016
• Sunshades
• Canvas covers for hatches
• Two boat hooks
• American flag

This go fast sloop-rigged vessel can be reefed but if you’d prefer a cutter rig, the mast is equipped with a removable inner forestay with a below deck bulkhead plate manufactured to Hylas standards. 

• Aluminum Kemp/Seldon double spreader maststepped at keel
• Seldon Rodkicker aluminum rigid boomvang
• Masthead sheaves for genoa and mailsail halyards 2023
• North 130% genoa sail 2024
• Furlex 300S roller furling drum 2023
• Quantum main sail with three reefs and five full length battens 2021
• Lazyjacks
• Main sail cover
• Removable inner forestay for staysail
• Running backstays
• Staysail
• Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock
• Spare mainsail
• Stainless standing rigging
• Self tailing winches by Barient 
• Two 32 primaries
• Two 27 secondaries
• One 23 main sheet
• Two 23 outhaul/reefing
• Forespar whisker pole mounted on mast
• Additional Anderson 40ST reefing winch on mast

• Yanmar 57 HP turbo diesel model 4JH2TE with 2627 hours
• Racor 500 fuel filter
• Racor 500 generator filter 
• 12v reversible engine oil change pump for engine and generator
• Jabsco 36680 12v primary bilge pump 480 gph with automatic mode 
• Rule 12v 1500 gph secondary bilge pump
• Rule 12v 3500 gph portable emergency bilge pump
• Whale gusher manual bilge pump
• Fire retardant engine room sound insulation
• Morse MV-2 single lever throttle/gear control system
• Jabsco 35400 engine room 12v blower
• Three blade H5 auto prop new 2023
• Tools
• Special tool to remove auto prop
• Extensive spare parts inventory including rebuilt spare transmission

• Westerbeke BCD 5kw diesel generator with 3921 hrs
• Racor 500 fuel filter
• Two solar panels 75 watts each
• Bluesky 2512I (X) solar charge controller  
• Two Balmar high output 100amp alternators with external Balmar Maxcharge MC618 smart regulators
• Balmar center fielder for alternators
• Three Xantrex Linklite battery monitors
• House battery bank new 2025
• Eight Group 27 Lifeline GPL-4CT AGM batteries 880amp hrs total
• Battery parallel switch
• Engine starting battery: one Group 27 Lifeline AGM 12v lead acid
• Windlass starting battery: one Group 27 Lifeline AGM 12v lead acid
• ProNautic 12-40P battery charger 
• Xantrex 400 watt Pure Sinewave inverter for laptop computer with remote
• All through hulls solid bronze and bonded  
• Navigation lights: running lights, steaming light, LED anchor light, spreader light
• Tricolor masthead light LED
• Two 30 amp 120v 50' shore power cords 
• Two Marinco 30 amp 120v shore power inlets
• Two galvanic isolators
• 240v /120 shore power splitter

• ACR Globalfix Epirb
• Viking Rescyou 6 man life raft,  next inspection 9/28
• ACR Rapid ditch bag with handheld VHF 
• Coast Guard safety package
• Flares and flare gun 
• Electronic flare/signal
• Six PFD's
• Safety harnesses
• Horseshoe ring with light
• Lifesling
• Rule 3500 gph portable emergency bilge pump
• Raw water strainers
• Manual bilge pump 
• Emergency tiller
• Bosuns chair

• AB RIB 4 person inflatable dinghy 
• Racor fuel filter
• Dinghy anchor
• Yamaha 15hp two cycle outboard

The Hylas 45.5 is a perfect balance of performance and comfort.  The design brilliance of German Frers has combined graceful lines and a powerful high aspect sloop rig yet easily handled by two people.  These contemporary features and the classic warmth of a spacious teak wood interior make for a very comfortable cruising yacht.  The dual passageways allow unobstructed access to the expansive fore and aft staterooms.  Egraine is a clean, well equipped and maintained Hylas 45.5.  A personal inspection is highly recommended.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.