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- Beam: 14' 0''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 6' 0''
- Cabins: 3
- Heads: 2
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:
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The starboard walkthrough galley is one of the most practical features of the Hylas 49 design. Its narrow, linear layout allows the cook to brace securely while underway, and its position between the cockpit access and aft cabin keeps traffic flow logical without sacrificing usable workspace.
NAVIGATION STATION
The navigation station is positioned just inside the companionway to port, where it serves as the operational hub for passage planning, communications, and electrical management. It is close enough to the cockpit for easy communication with the helm while still remaining protected below.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
MARA is equipped with a practical mix of sailing instruments, communication gear, charging systems, and onboard monitoring suited to coastal cruising and longer offshore work. The electronics package reflects thoughtful owner use and includes both cockpit and nav-station chartplotters, AIS/VHF capability, inverter capacity, and solar support.
HELM STATION
HULL
The Hylas 49 is respected for robust offshore construction and a sea-kindly Sparkman & Stephens hull form. Built with a solid hand-laid fiberglass hull and reinforced structure, MARA offers the substantial feel, directional stability, and confidence that have made these yachts enduring bluewater favorites.
DECK
The deck layout balances offshore security with cruising comfort. Raised freeboard helps keep the deck dry in a seaway while also contributing to the yacht’s interior volume, and the reverse transom with integrated boarding platform improves access from dinghy or dock.
COCKPIT
MAST AND RIGGING
SAILS AND WINCHES
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL
One of the Hylas 49’s most appreciated design strengths is its mechanical access. Rather than burying the engine beneath a cramped companionway, the center-cockpit arrangement allows multi-sided access through the walkthrough, companionway, nav station, and aft cabin areas. For owners who maintain their own boat or cruise far from service yards, this is a major advantage.
PLUMBING AND TANKAGE
Tankage aboard MARA supports serious cruising use, with substantial fuel and water capacity and straightforward system layouts.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
BROKER’S COMMENTS
MARA offers the blend of pedigree, workmanship, and practical cruising features that has kept the Hylas 49 highly regarded among serious sailors. She is not a stripped-down racer-cruiser or a marina condo pretending to be a passagemaker; she is a genuine offshore sailing yacht with the layout, systems access, storage, and construction to support real use. For an owner seeking a respected Sparkman & Stephens design with a proper center-cockpit arrangement and comfortable liveaboard capability, MARA deserves close attention.
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