1996 Hylas 46

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Two Cabins / Two Heads layout
• Teak interior wood
• (2) Cruiseaire reverse cycle air conditioners with digital controls
• Opening stainless steel opening ports
• Opening atches
• 12V fans throughout the interior
• Teak and Holly cabin sole
• Forward facing, to port nav station
• To Port, C-shaped dinette with island seat
• Starboard settee
• Canvas, beige cushions
• The master cabin aft with Centerline Berth, en suite head
• The guest cabin is forward, en suite head
• Headroom is 6'8"
• (2) Manual heads, sinks with adjacent showers

GALLEY

• Propane Force 10 stove and oven, replaced the Princess (2008)
• Grunert 120V & Engine-Driven, top & front loading
• Microwave oven
• Double stainless steel sinks
• Hot & cold, pressured and manual water
• (2) Water pumps
• Sea water pump
• 120V / Heat exchanger water heater
• Cabinets
• Stern rail-mounted grill with cover

ELECTRONICS

• Garmin GPSmap 540 MFD
• Standard Horizon MFD
• Furuno radar, mast-mounted
• Raymarine autopilot
• Autohelm speed & depth
• Raymarine wind
• Standard Horizon VHF with RAM mike at the helm
• ICOM VHF
• (2) Handheld VHFs
• SSB
• Stereo
• Compass
• 406 EPIRB
• (4) PLBs
• Clock & Barometer
• Bell
• TV Antenna, mast-mounted

ELECTRICAL

• Battery charger
• (2) 4D house (2016)
• (2) 6V batteries windlass (2016)
• (2) 30A shore service with cords, one is a Smart Cord
• Interior lights
• Nav lights
• 12v Outlet(s): Yes

SAILS & RIGGING

• Quantum Dacron Triradial main, Offshore Finish, furling, good condition/light use, @$9,000 (8/2019)
• Quantum 155% Dacron Triradial genoa, Offshore Finish, furling, good condition/light use,@$9,000 (8/2019)
• Spare Dacron main (original)
• Spare Dacron genoa (original)
• (2) Symmetrical spinnakers (original)
• Staysail (original)
• Schaffer Furling Boom, @$45,000 (2019)
• Schaffer 3100 genoa furler (2019)
• Headstay replaced (2019)
• Rigid vang
• Electric Lewmar 44 self-tailing halyard winch
• (2) Lewmar 54 self-tailing primary winches
• (2) Lewmar 44 self-tailing secondary winches
• Lewmar 44 self-tailing mainsheet winch
• Lewmar 44 self-tailing mast winches
• Lewmar 7 halyard winch
• (9) Clutches
• Spinnaker pole
• Adjustable whisker pole
• Adjustable spinnaker track
• Windex
• Adjustable backstay
• Checkstays
• Harken traveler
• Spreader lights
• Bosun chair
• Mast height is ICW Friendly, 63'

DECK & HULL

• Black Awlgrip, Gold cove stripes, and red boot stripes
• Two-tone grey & white deck
• Shoal draft, 5'5"
• Custom hull ports custom (4) ¼” glass (to match the hull thickness) with interior stainless frames in lieu of original ¼” tempered glass
• Bimni, beige
• Windshield Isinglass in poor condition, beige
• Dodger
• Cockpit cushions, white
• Helm Chair with cover and (2) deck chairs with covers, beige
• Covers: Winches, seats, toe rail, mainsail head, windlass, helm, handrails, cowl bases, beige
• Exterior is varnished, will need to be stripped
• Sugar Scoop Transom/Garage with plenty of storage, swim ladder
• Midship ladder, starboard side
• Cockpit shower
• Teak grate cockpit sole, varnished
• Custom stainless steel arch, seller reports on his best upgrades
• Stainless Steel anchor, @$5,000 with stainless steel chain
• Fortress alumnium anchor with stainless steel chain
• Stern anchor, stored in starboard locker
• Electric Maxwell windlass, up & down foot switches
• 6 Perrson Switlik liferaft in hard case, stored on deck, out of date
• Lifesling with hard case, stern pulpit-mounted
• Teak toerail, varnish is in poor condition
• Stainless steel cowl vents with guards
• Parachute anchor
• Gale Rider
• Radar Reflector
• (2) Jacklines
• (4) lifejackets with lanyards
• Man overboard pole
• (2) Horseshoes, one that attaches to the MOB pole
• Avon dinghy, age unknown
• Solid fiberglass hull with balsa-core sandwiched decks
• White antifouling painted (2024). Lake Pontchartrain is brackish with low salinity.

MECHANICAL

• Yanmar JHTE 62HP with 4400 hrs
• Max Feathering Prop, @$5,000
• Wheel steering, cable/wire
• Dripless stuffing gland
• (2) 12v bilge pumps
• Manual bilge pump
• Emergency bilge pump, located in aft lazerette
• Oil Change Pump
• Racor water separator
• Oil & Filter changed (8/2025)
• Transmission Fluid changed (8/2025)
• Impeller changed (8/2025)
• Fuel gauges added for both fuel tanks in lieu of trying to read dipsticks
• (2) Stainless Steel fuel tanks
• (2) Stainless Steel water tanks
• (2) Plastic holding tanks
• Manual heads with Y valve for direct overboard and holding tank

The Hylas 46 consistently commands attention due to her:

• Reputation for seaworthiness
• Strong resale value
• High build quality
• Timeless design
• She represents a rare balance of capability, comfort, and craftsmanship.

Step aboard Hawke, a well-regarded 1996 Hylas 46, a true bluewater cruising yacht known for its exceptional build quality, offshore capability, and comfortable liveaboard design. Built by Queen Long Marine and designed by German Frers, the Hylas 46 has earned a reputation among serious sailors as a dependable passagemaker capable of handling ocean crossings while still providing the comfort expected for extended cruising.

Boarding from the stern, you enter a secure center cockpit designed to keep crew protected while underway. The cockpit offers deep seating, excellent visibility, and well-organized sailing controls within easy reach of the helm, allowing Hawke to be sailed confidently by a couple or small crew. The raised helm position provides clear sightlines forward over the deck while maintaining a safe and comfortable command station in offshore conditions.

Wide side decks and sturdy handholds make it easy to move forward along the deck while at sea. The foredeck offers generous working space for sail handling and anchoring duties, and the boat’s solid construction and thoughtful deck layout reflect the offshore pedigree that has made the Hylas name respected among long-distance cruisers.

Stepping below through the companionway, the interior of Hawke immediately showcases the warm craftsmanship and rich teak joinery that define the Hylas brand. The salon is bright and welcoming, with abundant natural light from overhead hatches and ports, creating a comfortable living environment whether underway or at anchor.

The main salon features a spacious U-shaped settee surrounding a large dining table, providing an inviting gathering space for meals, passage planning, or relaxing after a day under sail. Opposite the dinette, an additional settee and navigation station offer both comfort and practicality for extended cruising.

The galley is positioned securely along the passageway, a preferred configuration for offshore sailing. With generous counter space, deep double sinks, refrigeration, a stove with oven, and abundant storage, the galley is designed to support serious cruising and long passages.

A standout feature of the Hylas 46 is the spacious aft owner’s stateroom. Located aft of the center cockpit, this private cabin offers a large centerline berth, generous storage, and excellent ventilation, creating a quiet and comfortable retreat after a day at sea.

Forward, the guest stateroom provides a comfortable V-berth along with additional storage, making Hawke well-suited for cruising with family or friends. The vessel’s two-head layout provides added convenience and privacy for both owner and guests.

Throughout Hawke, the defining characteristics of the Hylas 46 are evident—strong offshore capability, thoughtful systems design, and an interior built for comfortable long-term cruising. The combination of German Frers' performance design and Hylas' construction quality has made this model one of the most respected bluewater cruising yachts in its class.

Whether you are searching for a proven Hylas 46 for sale, a capable bluewater cruising sailboat, or a well-built yacht ready for offshore adventures, Hawke represents a compelling opportunity to own a vessel designed for serious sailing and comfortable life aboard.

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.