Length
49'
Draft
6' 6"
Beam
13' 7"
Location
Saint Mary,
Price
$419,000
Original Owner, Lightly Used, Cruise-Ready Hylas 49
WINDHORSE is an exceptional example of the highly regarded Hylas 49, a Sparkman & Stephens-designed center cockpit bluewater cruiser built by Queen Long Marine to the high standards that have made Hylas one of the most respected names in semi-custom offshore yachts. First time offered on the brokerage market by her original owner, WINDHORSE stands apart for her unusually light use, thoughtful ownership, and excellent presentation.
The Hylas 49 has long been one of the benchmark yachts in the serious cruising market. She offers the rare balance...
Original Owner, Lightly Used, Cruise-Ready Hylas 49
WINDHORSE is an exceptional example of the highly regarded Hylas 49, a Sparkman & Stephens-designed center cockpit bluewater cruiser built by Queen Long Marine to the high standards that have made Hylas one of the most respected names in semi-custom offshore yachts. First time offered on the brokerage market by her original owner, WINDHORSE stands apart for her unusually light use, thoughtful ownership, and excellent presentation.
The Hylas 49 has long been one of the benchmark yachts in the serious cruising market. She offers the rare balance experienced sailors look for: a powerful and seakindly hull form, moderate draft, protected center cockpit, excellent passagemaking ergonomics, generous tankage, and a warm three-cabin interior that remains comfortable both offshore and at anchor. Her cutter rig, strong deck layout, substantial stainless hardware, and deep equipment list make her well suited for Caribbean cruising, ocean passagemaking, or extended liveaboard use.
WINDHORSE has spent her life in the Caribbean and has been used only seasonally, approximately three months per year. During one ten-year period she was covered and not used at all, then fully serviced before returning to light seasonal cruising. The result is a yacht that shows far better than her model year would suggest. Her teak interior, joinery, upholstery, and general cosmetics reflect careful stewardship, limited wear, and the kind of pride of ownership that is increasingly difficult to find in this size and age range.
Her equipment inventory is equally impressive. Highlights include a Yanmar 100 HP diesel, Northern Lights 6kW generator, Vetus bow thruster, Eco-Tech watermaker, reverse-cycle air conditioning, solar, wind generation, Prosine inverter/charger, substantial AGM house battery bank, Raymarine electronics, AIS, SSB, radar, cutter rig with Leisure Furl boom, electric primary and secondary winches, 2019 standing rigging, 2022 rudder replacement, 2024 steering chain/cable/conduit replacement, and a serious ground tackle package led by an 88 lb Rocna anchor.
Construction is another major strength. The Hylas 49 was built for real offshore service, and WINDHORSE features a Twaron-reinforced solid fiberglass hull, encapsulated lead keel, substantial deck hardware, high stanchions, aluminum toerail, robust stainless rails, and the practical systems access expected from a yacht intended to be maintained and cruised far from home. This is not a dockside cruiser dressed up for bluewater marketing; this is a genuine offshore yacht with the design, structure, and systems to back it up.
For buyers seeking a proven, high-quality cruising yacht in the 50-foot range, WINDHORSE deserves serious attention. She combines the trusted Hylas/Queen Long build, Sparkman & Stephens design pedigree, three-cabin versatility, and a level of care and light usage that make her one of the more compelling Hylas 49 offerings to come to market. She is well equipped, cruise ready, and positioned for her next owner to step aboard with confidence.
Key Features:
Windhorse is a lightly used Hylas 49 being offered for the first time on the brokerage market. The original owner has kept her in the Caribbean and used only 3 months a year.
