Design, Models & Real-World Ownership Tradeoffs

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
4 PM to 5 PM EST

A practical, experience-driven look at Hylas models to help buyers and owners choose the right boat for their cruising goals—not just the biggest or newest.

This session breaks down how different Hylas designs perform in real ownership scenarios, helping attendees understand which models best align with their intended use. Rather than a brochure overview, the focus is on how layout, displacement, sail plan, and systems complexity affect day-to-day cruising, passagemaking, and long-term ownership satisfaction.
 

Topics will include:

• Hylas design philosophy and how it has evolved over time
• Key differences between major models (46, 48, 49, 54, 56, 57, 63, & 70)
• Performance vs. comfort tradeoffs and how they affect cruising style
• Crew requirements, systems complexity, and maintenance realities
• Matching the right Hylas to coastal cruising, offshore passagemaking, or liveaboard plans
• Common reasons owners choose one model over another