In a quiet corner of a Taiwanese shipyard, where the scent of resin mingles with the sea breeze, the craftsmen of Queen Long Marine begin their day the same way they have for decades: by running their hands along the grain of teak, checking the fairness of a hull, and treating every yacht as if it were destined for their own families. That’s where the story of Hylas Sailing Yachts truly begins—not with marketing slogans, but with hands, tools, and time.
Hylas yachts have always been built for sailors who prefer the long way around. The ones who choose the horizon over the harbour. The ones who want a boat that can cross oceans without complaint, yet still feel like a boutique hotel when the anchor drops.
A Reputation Earned, Not Claimed
While many production builders chase volume, Hylas carved out a different path. They stayed small, deliberate, almost stubbornly artisanal. Competitors like Oyster, Hallberg‑Rassy, and Amel each have their own strengths—Oyster with its British elegance, Hallberg‑Rassy with its Scandinavian stoicism, Amel with its cult‑like following—but Hylas found a niche that blends the best of all worlds:
- Oyster’s luxury without the super‑yacht price tag
- Hallberg‑Rassy’s blue‑water toughness with more customisation
- Amel’s reliability, but with sleeker, more modern lines
Hylas owners often say they didn’t choose the brand because it was the loudest voice in the room—they chose it because it was the most quietly confident.
Quality That Shows Up in the Middle of the Ocean
The true test of a yacht isn’t at the boat show. It’s at 0300 hours, in a confused sea, when the wind shifts and the autopilot groans. That’s where Hylas earns its stripes.
Their hulls are famously overbuilt. Their joinery is done by craftsmen who have been with the yard for decades. Systems are laid out with the logic of people who actually sail. And the boats are designed by names that carry weight—German Frers, Sparkman & Stephens, Bill Dixon.
Competitors sometimes win on flash. Hylas wins on longevity.
A Brand for Sailors Who Want to Go Far
The story of Hylas is full of owners who circumnavigated, crossed oceans, or simply lived aboard for years because the boat felt like home. It’s also full of sailors who compared every brand under the sun and realised Hylas offered something rare: a semi‑custom yacht built to a standard, not a price point.
In a world where many yachts are built to impress at the dock, Hylas yachts are built to impress at sea.