| Current Price | uS$ 350,000 |
| Vessel Type | Center Cockpit |
| Builder | Hylas |
| Year | 2002 |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 46 feet |
| Beam | 13 feet |
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH3-TE |
| Engine Year | 2002 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Max Speed | knots |
Step aboard MATILDA and it's immediately clear: this is not a "pretty at the dock" Hylas 46 that still needs years of catch-up work. This is a Frers-designed offshore platform that was chosen for the right reasons, then systematically upgraded for real passagemaking and delivered through a major cruising program - so the next owner can skip the expensive learning curve and go sailing.
The Hylas 46 has earned its reputation as one of the most capable bluewater cruisers in her class: a confident hull form with a seakindly motion, serious structural pedigree, and the interior volume to live aboard comfortably. MATILDA elevates that foundation with the upgrades that matter most when the miles add up: new rigging (2022), a Doyle mainsail (2024), lithium house capacity, watermaker, generator, modern nav, and shorthanded-friendly deck gear - exactly where ownership costs typically spike on comparable boats.
Add in the practical advantages buyers care about right now - US Flag, Duty Paid, and a 63' ICW mast - and MATILDA becomes a rare combination of offshore readiness and U.S. cruising flexibility. If you're shopping Hylas 46s to actually use them as intended, this is the one that's already been brought forward.
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