2009 Hylas 46 Avventura

AVVENTURAis a serious cruising yacht in the truest sense of the term. She is aGerman 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. Hercenter cockpitandraised deck saloondeliver the two things long range owners value most: asafe working cockpit in real weather, and abright elevated living spacewith excellent visibility and airflow when you are anchored out for weeks at a time.

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

AVVENTURA’s story is equally compelling.Originally launched asEXUBERANCE, she began life under a first owner who used the yacht infreshwaterand primarily forday sailing and entertaining. The second owner took ownership in2020. The current seller isAVVENTURA’s third owner, having purchased her in2022, and has continued the same standard of care withseasonal winter use in Southwest Florida and The Bahamas.

Professional oversight has been a constant.AVVENTURA has been maintained byHinckley Yacht Services, visited monthly byyacht managementto turn and run equipment and ensure systems remain in top working order, and keptfully detailed and regularly waxed. She also benefits from routinemonthly diver cleanings.

WhereAVVENTURA stands apartis that the heavy lift projects and meaningful modernization have already been done.Standing rigging was replaced in 2024.In 2023 she received aMack Sails high clew Yankeeand a matchingremovable Mack Sails staysail. AtHinckley Yacht Services, AVVENTURA received anew Victron MultiPlus inverter/charger, newLifeline and Northstar AGM batteries, adripless shaft seal, aVetus 24V bow thruster with joystick helm control, and adrive shaft line cutter.Engine and generator servicewas completed inNovember 2025.Air conditioningwas serviced in2026and anew dodgerwas installed in2026. AddKato davits with tender and outboard, aForespar aluminum carbon fiber whisker pole, anall purpose cruising spinnaker, and refreshed interior and cockpit soft goods, and you have aHylas 46 positioned to cruise now, not after the next yard period.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Shoal draft keelfor Bahamas and thin water cruising
• Raised deck saloonfor exceptional light, ventilation, and visibility
• German Frers designwith Hylas offshore cruising pedigree
• Center cockpit layoutwith secure deck movement and a practical working cockpit
• Bow thrusterfor confident close quarters handling
• Three owner yacht:first owner freshwater use; second owner from 2020; current third owner purchased 2022
• Seasonal winter cruisingSouthwest Florida and The Bahamas
• Professionally maintainedbyHinckley Yacht Services
• Monthly yacht management visitsto 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 aftershoal 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 forSouthwest Florida and The Bahamastoday and is equally appropriate as a foundation for longer range plans.