Name: 2009 Hylas 46
Brand: Hylas
Price: 490000 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

AVVENTURA is a serious cruising yacht in the truest sense of the term. She is a German Frers designed Hylas 46, built to take a couple comfortably and confidently offshore, while remaining manageable for owner operators who want simplicity, reliability, and secure deck ergonomics. Her center cockpit and raised deck saloon deliver the two things long range owners value most: a safe working cockpit in real weather, and a bright elevated living space with excellent visibility and airflow when you are anchored out for weeks at a time.

The Hylas 46 earned her reputation by getting the fundamentals right. The hull form is fast enough to cover miles efficiently, but more importantly it is steady and predictable at sea. The deck layout is practical and secure, with wide side decks, thoughtful handholds, and a cockpit designed to work underway. Systems access is exceptionally good for a yacht in this class, including companionway ladder and panel access that provides direct reach to key service points, along with robust, service friendly filtration. This is the kind of boat that is meant to be maintained properly and cruised, not tolerated between marina weekends.

AVVENTURA’s story is equally compelling. Originally launched as EXUBERANCE, she began life under a first owner who used the yacht in freshwater and primarily for day sailing and entertaining. The second owner took ownership in 2020. The current seller is AVVENTURA’s third owner, having purchased her in 2022, and has continued the same standard of care with seasonal winter use in Southwest Florida and The Bahamas.

Professional oversight has been a constant. AVVENTURA has been maintained by Hinckley Yacht Services, visited monthly by yacht management to turn and run equipment and ensure systems remain in top working order, and kept fully detailed and regularly waxed. She also benefits from routine monthly diver cleanings.

Where AVVENTURA stands apart is that the heavy lift projects and meaningful modernization have already been done. Standing rigging was replaced in 2024. In 2023 she received a Mack Sails high clew Yankee and a matching removable Mack Sails staysail. At Hinckley Yacht Services, AVVENTURA received a new Victron MultiPlus inverter/charger, new Lifeline and Northstar AGM batteries, a dripless shaft seal, a Vetus 24V bow thruster with joystick helm control, and a drive shaft line cutter. Engine and generator service was completed in November 2025. Air conditioning was serviced in 2026 and a new dodger was installed in 2026. Add Kato davits with tender and outboard, a Forespar aluminum carbon fiber whisker pole, an all purpose cruising spinnaker, and refreshed interior and cockpit soft goods, and you have a Hylas 46 positioned to cruise now, not after the next yard period.

HIGHLIGHTS

Shoal draft keel for Bahamas and thin water cruising
Raised deck saloon for exceptional light, ventilation, and visibility
German Frers design with Hylas offshore cruising pedigree
Center cockpit layout with secure deck movement and a practical working cockpit
Bow thruster for confident close quarters handling
Three owner yacht: first owner freshwater use; second owner from 2020; current third owner purchased 2022
Seasonal winter cruising Southwest Florida and The Bahamas
Professionally maintained by Hinckley Yacht Services
Monthly yacht management visits to run equipment and maintain peak operating readiness
Fully detailed and regularly waxed
Monthly diver cleanings

AVVENTURA is a high confidence Hylas 46 offering: the sought after shoal draft raised saloon configuration, a gentle early history, professional care with consistent systems exercise, and substantial upgrades that materially improve reliability, comfort, and cruising readiness. She is ready for Southwest Florida and The Bahamas today and is equally appropriate as a foundation for longer range plans.

Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Overview

AVVENTURA is a shoal-draft, raised saloon Hylas 46 built for serious offshore cruising with simple, owner-friendly systems and secure deck ergonomics. Professionally maintained and significantly upgraded, she is a highly capable, turnkey yacht for the Bahamas, Florida, and beyond.

Key Specifications

LOA46' 3"

Beam13' 9"

Draft Max5' 5"

LWL40'

TypeSail

Hull MaterialFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Weight & Measurements

Displacement27,777 lbs

Accommodation

Cabins2

Heads2

Tankage

Fuel139 gal

Water164 gal

Holding54 gal

Registration & Documentation

Registration PlaceFort Myers FL

Reg #HSY46067E909

Title #1222232

Listed2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00

Engines

Yanmar 4JH4-TEInboard

MakeYanmar

Model4JH4-TE

TypeInboard

Fuel TypeDiesel

Power75 HP

Year2009

Hours1,223

Drive TypeDirect

Full Details

Accommodations & Interior

AVVENTURA features the classic and most sought after Hylas 46 arrangement: two cabins and two heads, laid out for comfortable long term cruising with guests.

Aft Master Stateroom

The master cabin aft is a true owner’s suite with a centerline berth, excellent storage in teak cabinetry, and a private ensuite head. The head includes an enclosed shower and also serves as a secondary passageway aft, a thoughtful cruising detail that improves privacy and day to day livability.

Main Saloon

The raised deck saloon creates a bright open living space with excellent sightlines and a cheerful atmosphere. Fit and finish are classic Hylas, including bamboo with teak cabin sole, Whalestone head vanities, and Corian galley countertops. The saloon table drops down to create an additional sleeping berth and includes a sleeping cushion and leaf insert. Two folding ottomans stools provide flexible seating.

Forward Guest Cabin

Forward, the guest stateroom includes a large pullman double berth with plentiful storage. The forward head with shower provides guest privacy and keeps the main saloon uncluttered.

Interior Updates

Saloon upholstery replaced
Recent cockpit cushions
Bamboo with teak cabin sole
Whalestone head vanities
Corian galley countertops
Flatscreen smart TV

Galley

The linear galley to starboard is both functional and secure, and it also serves as the passageway between the aft stateroom and the main saloon, a layout proven for offshore use.

Force 10 three burner stove and oven with broiler
GE microwave
Frigoboat refrigerator and freezer with Smart Speed Controls
Double stainless steel sinks

Hull & Deck Construction

AVVENTURA was built at the Queen Long facility in Taiwan and reflects the Hylas reputation for robust offshore construction. The Hylas 46 deck and cockpit arrangement emphasizes safe movement, secure footing, and practical cruising ergonomics.

Extra wide decks carried aft of the center cockpit
Stepped transom with teak for safe access to the water and tender
Teak rub rail with stainless striker plate
Perforated aluminum toe rail
Polished stainless hatch and window frames

Rig & Sails

AVVENTURA is configured for short handed cruising with sail handling equipment that reduces workload and supports safe reefing and sail changes.

Standing rigging replaced 2024
Selden in-mast electric furling mainsail system with compression vang
Mainsail by North Sails, new 2017
High clew yankee by Mack Sails, new 2023
Removable staysail by Mack Sails, new 2023
All purpose cruising spinnaker
Forespar aluminum carbon fiber whisker pole, new 2025
Antal electric primary winches, 2; Antal manual secondary winches, 6
Removable tang mounted running backstays

Mechanical & Systems

Engine and Generator

Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75 HP diesel, 1,223 hours; serviced November 2025
Fisher Panda 8 kW generator, 350 hours; serviced November 2025
Dripless shaft seal replaced 2023
Yanmar engine panel replaced 2026
24V Vetus bow thruster, added 2023

Fuel Filtration and Management

Racor primary dual fuel filters with vacuum gauge on engine plus Yanmar secondary fuel filter
Racor primary fuel filter on generator plus Fischer Panda secondary fuel filter
Electric fuel transfer and polishing pump

Bilge and Safety Systems

Whale Gusher manual bilge pump
Two electric bilge pumps in sump
One electric bilge pump in aft lazarette
High water alarm in bilge and aft lazarette

Tankage and Monitoring

Three fuel tanks: 39 gallons, 50 gallons, 50 gallons
Two freshwater tanks: 30 gallons and 134 gallons
Two holding tanks with Tankwatch4 monitors
Note: additional 39 gallons of fuel capacity versus standard 100 gallon total configuration on many Hylas 46 examples