Hylas 48 – Cruising World Magazine Boat Test

The June issue of the US-published Cruising World Magazine brings us a boat test report of the recently-launched and multi-award-winning Hylas 48

“Cruising, racing, daysailing, chartering: Every sailboat is built to meet a need. But in the course of inspecting and sailing some 20-odd vessels during and after the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, each fall, CW’s Boat of the Year judges sometimes have to rely on the builder to make that intent clear.

Not so with the new Hylas 48. From its solid stainless-steel stem fitting and double anchor rollers to a versatile cutter rig, hip-high life lines and robust emergency- steering system, not one of the judges doubted that this was intended to be a long-legged, bluewater voyager.

They were so certain, in fact, they named the Hylas 48 the Best Full-Size Cruiser Under 48 Feet. In being so recognized, the newest yacht from Taiwan’s Queen Long Marine joins a number of its siblings that have received similar accolades over the three generations the family-owned yard has been in operation.”

Read the full Cruising World Magazine boat test review here

For further information, brochures and price lists for the new Hylas 48, please contact us. Grabau International are exclusive European sales agents for Hylas Sailing and Power Yachts.