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The Hylas 48 is a center-cockpit, blue-water cruising yacht featuring a hand-laid, solid fiberglass hull and a 14.6-foot beam. The vessel is rigged for shorthanded sailing with all lines led to the cockpit, including an electric in-mast furling mainsail and a self-tacking staysail.8:20 Deck hardware includes a Maxwell windlass with a helm-mounted chain counter, electric two-speed winches, and Manship hatches.6:11 The propulsion system consists of a 75-horsepower Yanmar turbocharged diesel engine paired with a Northern Lights generator.11:59 The interior layout provides a walk-through galley, a large master aft cabin with a near king-sized berth, and two forward guest cabins.15:40 The electrical system operates on 24 volts to reduce amperage and wiring requirements.16:51 Notable features include multiple engine room access points, a dedicated space for a washing machine, and a transom design that facilitates fishing and deck wash-down operations.13:51 The boat utilizes a Raymarine navigation suite, including an Axiom display at the helm and nav station.9:23

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