FLUENSEA is among the newest examples of the hugely popular Sparkman & Stephens designed Hylas 49. Known for exceptional comfort and safety offshore, the Hylas 49 ranks among the very top choices for serious long-range cruising and passage making. 

If you're looking for a world-class offshore design in superb condition - look no further. 

KEY FEATURES OF THE VESSESL

•          FLUENSEA is the 2-Cabin version of the Hylas 49.

•          This layout allows a spacious sail locker accessed from the foredeck.

•          All joinery below is exquisitely crafted solid teak by Queen Long Marine.

•          The spacious master stateroom aft has a queen centerline berth with custom-made mattress.

•          Extensive Electrical Upgrades for Autonomy

•          The molded stepped transom provides simple access to the tender.

•          The mainsail furling system is a desirable Schaefer in-boom furler.

•          The 75 HP Yanmar diesel has a low 2200 hours of usage.

•          A SidePower bow thruster simplifies docking and maneuvering.

•          A Northern Lights genset compliments 930 watts of solar power.

•          Three A/C systems cool and dehumidify the salon and cabins.

Her current owners invested generously in adding and improving systems for long-term cruising. Additions and improvements include:

Electrical:

Superwind wind Generator with Carbon blades

2 banks of solar panels totalling 925 watts, with Victron Controllers

Watt and Sea Hydrogen 300w w custom bracket from Kato Marine

900aH Relion LIFePo4 Batteries

Victron Multiplus Inverter Charger

High Output Balmar Alternator

Rainman Watermaker 37GPH 120V

Davits - Kato Marine w integrated winches

OC Tender with 18HP Tohatsu 2-stroke

New Mantus M2 105 lb

ProFurl Furler on inner stay

Complete custom sun cover

Never-used Asym Spinnaker in sock with rigging, ready to deploy

Oceanbrake Jordan drogue with custom Kato marine brackets

NMEA Tank Monitoring

Raymarine Axiom 12 Multifunction Displays

Upgraded Raymarine Autopilot Ram (type 3)

Security bars on overhead hatches (5)

Pirate Lights security system

Seagull drinking water filtration system

New Bimini and Dodger

Accommodations

FLUENSEA is the roomier 2-cabin version of the Hylas 49 with a very comfortable and airy main salon and dining area, a huge master stateroom and ensuite head aft, a double pullman berth forward to port, and a guest head in the forepeak. This layout allows a large sail locker forward accessible from for foredeck. The large master stateroom aft is accessed either though the well-equipped linear galley to starboard or through the ensuite head and separate shower to port. The nav station with full-access electrical panels is aft of the main salon to port. Forward to port is the double pullman guest suite with ample hanging storage to starboard. The guest head and shower is forward in the forepeak. 3 Air Conditioning/Dehumidifier units (2 new in 2024) keep below decks comfortable in all conditions. Impressive teak joinery creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout - all tied together with an exquisite teak and holly sole.

•          Varnished teak interior with solid raised panel passageway doors.

•          Exceptional ventilation through screened opening hatches and ports.

•          Solid teak hand rails throughout.

•          All lockers have cedar lining.

•          Overhead fold-down screens for hatches. All opening ports screened.

•          All cabin sole sections are positive locking. 

MASTER STATEROOM FEATURES

•          Centerline queen master berth with custom mattress

•          Generous headroom.

•          Settee on starboard side.

•          Three hanging lockers, port starboard and center.

•          Pop-Up vanity with mirror, drawers, lighting and ventilation.

•          Ensuite head with separate shower and access forward.

PORT DOUBLE STATEROOM FEATURES

•          Large and comfortable double berth with lee board and lee cloth suitable in a seaway.

•          Lovely teak and cedar lined lockers outboard to port.

•          Ample storage beneath the berth.

•          Generous hanging storage to starboard.

•          The large guest head is in the forepeak with shower and toilet.

MAIN SALON FEATURES

•          Solid teak dinette with removable leaf. The table drops down easily to create a third double berth.

•          A full length starboard settee pulls out 9" for a wide single sea berth.

•          Extensive storage under all seating areas and behind the dinette and settee.

•          A seat with extra seating tethers beneath the table while underway.

•          7 foot head room throughout.

Galley

FLUENSEA's galley follows the classic Hylas linear layout efficiently utilizing the starboard passageway to the master stateroom. There are double stainless sinks below the companionway. To starboard there is a 3-burner stove with oven, and a large refrigerator and larger freezer both with top and front access. 

•          Incredible countertop workspace.

•          Ample storage for cookware, dishes and flatware in lovely teak lockers

•          Recessed foot pumps for fresh water.

•          New Isotherm Ice Maker 2024

Electronics and Navigation

FLUENSEA is fully equipped with state-of-the-art Raymarine instruments. The list includes:

•          Raymarine Below Deck Autopilot with upgraded type-3 Autopilot Ram

•          Raymarine EV-400 Sail Pack

•          Smart Controller

•          2x Raymarine Axiom 12” Multifunction Displays & Radar

•          Raymarine Raystar 130 GPS E32023

•          GP2059 Extended Height Pedestal Guard

•          MSD/1XRaymarine RD424HD Digital Radome including Mast Cable T70169

•          Raymarine Required Components and Cables LMM-1 + SC28

•          Scanstrut LMM1 Self-Leveling Radome Mast Mount 

•          Raymarine Masthead Unit E22078

•          Raymarine E22078 Wind Transducer

•          Raystar 130 GPS Antenna

•          Raymarine AIS System: Raymarine AIS 650 Class B Transceiver E32158 

•          ICOM M504A VHF Radio MB75 Flush Mount Kit Command Mic II Remote Mic 

•          Raymarine Sirius Weather Option

•          Raymarine SR150 Sirius Module

•          T70195 Shakespeare SRA-40 Sirius Antenna

•          Extended WiFi System using Masthead Bullet Wireless Router/Ethernet Cabling

•          Majestic TV (Off Air) Antenna and RGH6 Mast Cabling Antenna Mast Mount

•          Fusion AV700i AM/FM/DVD Stereo - Fusion AM702 Amp, 3 zones, Salon, Master, and Cockpit

Electrical

Fluensea has seen extensive electrical upgrades to make her more autonomous at anchor. Upgrades include:

•              Superwind wind Generator with Carbon blades

•              2 banks of solar panels totalling 930 watts, with Victron Controllers

•              Watt and Sea Hydrogen 300w w custom bracket from Kato marine

•              900aH Relion LIFePo4 Batteries

•              Victron Multiplus Inverter Charger

•              High Output Balmar Alternator

•           Magnum 2800 inverter/Charger

•           Northern Lights Generator

Engines and Mechanical

FLUENSEA is powered by a 2014 75 HP Yanmar 4JH4-TE diesel engine with roughly 2200 hours of usage. She also carries a Northern Lights diesel generator with roughly 1820 total hours.

•          Morse single lever control system protects against high RPM gear shifting.

•          Dual Racor fuel filtration system.

•          Built in engine oil change pump.

•          In line fuel pump eliminates bleeding.

•          Two independent alternators, one high-output Balmar dedicated to house bank and one dedicated to the starter battery.

•          3-blade folding propeller.

•          SidePower bow thruster with controls at helm.

Sails, Rigging and Canvas

Exceptionally simple to handle and sail, Fluensea is equipped with a Schaefer boom furler for the fully battened mainsail (replaced in 2022), a 135% furling genoa, and a furling staysail/working Jib (replaced 2019) on the inner forestay.

Running backstays add stability in a seaway.

There is also a recently replaced dodger and bimini, as well as a helm cover and mainsail cover and side panel screens for the cockpit. 

•          Selden Anodized Aluminum mast with double spreaders is ICW friendly at 63'5".

•          Hasselford Standing Rigging

•          Fully battened Doyle mainsail (2022) with Shaefer in-boom furling system.

•          Furlex 400 series roller furler on headstay

•          Profurl furler on inner forestay.

•          Solid boom vang.

•          Antal CST 58 electric primary winches.

•          Antal CST 48 secondary, mainsheet and halyard winches.

•          Antal CST 44 cockpit winches.

Hull and Deck Construction

As with all Hylas 49s FLUENSEA's hull is solid handled fiberglass with no core with two epoxy barrier coats below the waterline for added strength and protection. The solid lead keel is fully encapsulated and the rudder is skeg hung for optimal strength and protection.

•          Solid hand-laid fiberglass layup using no core and using vinyl ester resins and Isophthalic gelcoat.

•          Two epoxy barrier coats below the waterline.

•          All thru hulls are solid bronze and bonded.

•          Watertight collision bulkhead in the forepeak with drainage overboard.

•          Molded contrasting non-skid on decks. 

•          Teak toe rail.

•          Teak decking in cockpit and on transom steps.

•          Transom steps fold up to access storage separate storage garage with bilge pump.

•          Large aft watertight stern lazarettes port and starboard.

•          Solid stainless striker plates for bow protection.

•          Two pair of stainless 12" bow cleats, one pair amidships and on pair in the stern.

•          31" high stainless stanchions with double lifelines.

•          Side boarding ladder with port and starboard mounting brackets.

•          Fold down stainless boarding ladder on transom.

Ground Tackle

•          Maxwell 2500 watt Vertical windlass with controls at the helm

•          Brand New 105 LB Mantus M2 Primary anchor on 300 ft 5/8s chain

•          Secondary anchor on 200 ft 5/8s chain

Dinghy and Outboard

A super light and stable Offshore Cruising (OC) Tender powered by a Tohatsu 18 HP 2-stroke outboard is included with the vessel

Tankage and Plumbing

All tanks aboard FLUENSEA are stainless steel construction. Fuel capacity is 145 gallons in two separate tanks. Water capacity is 250 gallons in 3 tanks. There are two holding tanks, one for each head both equipped with Y-valves.

•          Rainman Watermaker 37GPH 120V.

•          All tanks have easy access inspection ports with dipsticks.

•          Also larger inspection ports of cleaning.

•          10 gallon hot water heater heated via engine system or AC supply.

•          Two independent Shurflow self priming fresh water pump systems.

•          Two independent 27 gallon holding tanks - one for each head.

Reviews

"The Hylas 49 is an excellent choice for anyone considering a serious performance cruising boat with comfort to spare...." Sailing Magazine

"The Hylas's interior arrangement is well suited for blue water sailing, we particularly like the easy access engine...." Sailing Magazine



"The Hylas 49 is one of my favorite boats - period. It is amazingly seaworthy... The 49 puts the S in serious. And yet is also very comfortable below... This is a terrific blue water boat..." John Kretschmer Sailing - Bluewater Boats

Additional Information

The Hylas 49 evolved from the Sparkman & Stephens designed Hylas 47. Under the supervision of Tony Seifert, Hylas increased the freeboard by 2 inches which resulted in improved headroom. The additional LOA allowed a more spacious cockpit. The raked bow and rounded bottom provide excellent performance in a seaway recognized by international cruisers worldwide. 

Please call now for more details. FLUENSEA is a superb yacht. She won't last long.