hylas 42

agoodman · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008

I am looking at a Hylas 42. Currently I sail on the great lakes but would like to do some off shore sailing. Any feedback from the group if this would be suitable? I have looked at the ylas users group site but found nothing on the 42.

killarney_sailor · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008

We looked at a Hylas 42 and was very impressed with the boat. The only problem we saw for offshore use was the odd double cockpit arrangement. Could not imagine a reasonable dodger arrangement. It is the not the only boat with some variation of this theme (many Swans, a friend's Jeanneau 44 for example) and seems to be the compromise needed to get a good aft cabin.

camaraderie · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008

Absolutely. A fine boat, built to high standards and excellent performance under sail. Just get a good survey and engine diagnosis as many Hylas' were in charter and may have concealed damage or repairs and high engine hours.
Good luck!

emagin · #4 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008

Does anyone happen to know the sail area on these boats?
I am adding it to my cruising boat spreadsheet calcs.
Sofar it does not look too sea-kindly...

camaraderie · #5 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008

Hence the problem with spread sheets.

emagin · #6 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009

Hehe, ok I'm with you a spreadsheet don't mean much, but a video?
I can shoot same video on a catalina capri dinghy and yell "rails in the water"
Costs me a lot less too!