1998 Hylas 49

Sparkman & Stephens Pedigree, Queen Long Craftsmanship, Bluewater Capability

MARA is the sort of yacht that built the Hylas reputation: substantial underfoot, handsome from every angle, and engineered for owners who care more about real passagemaking ability than dockside fashion. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Queen Long Marine, this 1998 Hylas 49 blends the reassuring feel of a proper offshore cruiser with the comfort, storage, and liveaboard practicality that make extended time aboard enjoyable rather than compromising. Her center-cockpit layout, raised freeboard, and sugar-scoop stern create a yacht that is secure at sea, easy to move around on, and welcoming at anchor.

Below, MARA offers a warm teak interior with a true three-cabin, two-head arrangement, a large aft owner’s suite, a separate forward guest zone, and the kind of galley, systems access, and tankage that matter when the horizon is a long way off. She has clearly been outfitted with cruising in mind, with features such as bow thruster assistance, climate control, hydronic heat, solar charging, dual refrigeration, and excellent ventilation. For sailors seeking a proven bluewater platform with authentic pedigree and the volume to cruise seriously, MARA presents a compelling opportunity.

Key Features:

• Sparkman & Stephens-designed Hylas 49 with center-cockpit bluewater layout and proven offshore pedigree
• Three-cabin, two-head interior including aft owner’s suite, forward V-berth cabin, and separate port bunk cabin
• Yanmar 85 hp diesel with approximately 5,000 hours and outstanding multi-side engine access
• Onan 6.5 kW generator with approximately 755 hours
• Vetus bow thruster for easier close-quarters maneuvering
• Three-zone Cruisair air conditioning and heat plus hydronic heating under the dinette
• Selden in-mast furling cutter rig with standing rigging and lifelines replaced in 2018
• Solar charging array with multiple Renogy Rover MPPT charge controllers
• Coppercoated bottom and Maxwell 2200 windlass rebuilt – May 2021
• Apex 9’ RIB tender with 9.8 hp Mercury outboard