Designed by renowned naval architect German Frers and built by Queen Long Marine in Taiwan starting in 1997, this sophisticated 55-footer represents the pinnacle of performance cruising yacht design. The Hylas 55 combines elegant lines with serious blue-water capability, making it equally at home crossing oceans or exploring coastal waters in comfort and style. The yacht's fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration provides excellent upwind performance while maintaining good stability, characteristics that reflect Frers' racing pedigree. With a displacement of 47,184 pounds and substantial ballast of 20,015 pounds, the Hylas 55 offers the security serious cruisers demand for extended offshore passages. The masthead sloop rig delivers versatile sail handling options and strong performance across various wind conditions. Built with quality fiberglass construction, these yachts have earned a reputation for robust build quality and attention to detail. The comfort ratio of 38.14 suggests a boat that strikes an excellent balance between performance and comfort, while the capsize screening value of 1.75 indicates good stability characteristics for offshore work. Hull speed potential of over 9 knots meansrespectable passage-making ability under sail, making this an ideal choice for serious cruising sailors who refuse to compromise on performance.
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What is the Hylas 55's comfort ratio?
The Hylas 55 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 38.14. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Hylas 55 safe for offshore sailing?
The Hylas 55 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.75. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Hylas 55?
The theoretical hull speed of the Hylas 55 is 9.06 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Hylas 55 weigh?
The Hylas 55 has a displacement of 47,184.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 55.42 ft.
Who designed the Hylas 55?
The Hylas 55 was designed by German Frers, first built in 1997.