Details
The Hylas M44 PROMESA is a spacious, fuel-efficient motor yacht with exceptional craftsmanship and plenty of power. Designed by Salthouse, a southern hemisphere-based architect with over 65 years of experience. The M44 hull design originates from workboats for commercial fishing and offshore angling and has been tested around New Zealand’s rugged coastlines. The yacht features one level of comprehensive entertaining space that flows from the helm station to the swim platform, with a luxurious salon, alfresco dining, and a spacious covered cockpit. The Hylas M44 reflects the finest handcrafted quality and tradition that boat owners have come to expect from Hylas Yachts.The Hylas M44 is a motor yacht designed with a focus on fuel efficiency, making it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy extended cruises without having to worry about frequent refueling. The yacht’s hull has been crafted to be robust and capable, allowing it to handle a wide range of sea conditions easily. This combination of design elements has resulted in a yacht that delivers an exceptional balance of speed and efficiency, allowing it to travel long distances while using less fuel than many other yachts of its size. With its impressive fuel efficiency, robust hull design, and high-performance capabilities, the Hylas M44 is the perfect yacht for those who demand the best in both luxury and performance.PROMESA Highlights
- Custom Marble Countertops in the Galley – NEW 2023
- Presto Dinghy Lift
- Starlink Satellite Internet
- Additional Sound Insulation in the Engine Compartment – NEW 2023
- Custom Carpet Runners – NEW 2023
- Highfield Aluminum Hull Dinghy w/outboard
Interior Accommodations and Layout
The interior on PROMESA is designed to be a comfortable space to spend time while cruising offshore or entertaining friends and family for a day out on the water. The M47 features a two cabin, one head configuration. The master cabin has an island queen with under-bed storage drawers and hanging lockers to either side. The guest cabin provides a convertible queen berth as well as a pullman bunk above to the outside. Both staterooms have easy hallway access to the large head featuring a separate shower stall. The large pass-through galley aft features a large flip open window on a gas strut allowing easy access to the aft cockpit as well as ample refrigeration and freezer space along with a propane 4-burner cooktop, broiler, and oven. The large wraparound settee offers seating for six with the ability to drop the table down into an additional double berth. A bench settee to the starboard side of the salon provides additional seating or a single berth at night. The helm station features a custom-built helm seat that offers comfortable driving positions either standing or seated as well as ample storage under the seat. Next to the helm seat is a large sliding window that offers easy access to the mid-ship cleat during docking or to the side deck.Hull and Deck
Engines and Mechanical
- Twin Yanmar 8-cylinder direct injection 370 HP 8LV-370 turbo diesel inter-cooled engines with electronic controls - 650 Hours
- Water lock mufflers with underwater exhaust and fire-retardant GRP tubing
- Two raw water sea strainers for the main engine intake
- Direct drive propeller shafts with Chatfield Marine Blue Water Shaft Seal
- Electric oil-change pump for engines, transmissions, and the generator for easy and spill-free maintenance
- Twin CNC 4-blade propellers - NEW 2025
- R107 rudders with 2-inch stainless steel stocks and tillers
- Seastar hydraulic steering system
- Type C line cutters installed on propeller shafts
- Bennett 12v Trim Tabs
- Sidepower Bow and Stern Thrusters with Dock Assist
- Northern Lights 6kw Generator with dedicated AGM start battery - 650 hours
- CruiseAir reverse cycle air conditioning system with digital controls -18k BTU unit in the salon and 12k BTU unit in the staterooms.
Navigation and Electronics
- Raymarine Axiom 12" Pro-S with HybridTouch MFD with Navionics Coastal US Charts
- High CHIRP conical sonar
- Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D doppler 18" radar
- Raymarine Smart Pilot EV-1 sensor core, ACU-400 autopilot computer and P70R control head at the helm.
- Raymarine Raystar GA150 72 channel 10hz GPS receiver
- Raymarine Ray53 VHF radio with AIS receiver at DSC
- Raymarine AIS 700 receiver and transmitter - Class B AIS with antenna splitter
- Hylas spec Fusion RA60 stereo system
- Two interior and two exterior speakers
- Slide-up 40" TV behind Starboard Settee in Main Saloon
Plumbing and Tankage
- 300 gallons in two high quality 316L stainless-steel fuel tanks featuring threaded inspection ports for quick access, large maintenance ports and sight gauges.
- BEP DCSM digital tank monitoring system
- Emergency fuel shut-off
- Raycor model 500fg fuel filter
- 190 gallons in two high quality 316L stainless steel water tanks
- Shurflo freshwater pump
- Torrid stainless-steel 17 gallon 110v and engine driven hot water heater
- Rain catchment system from coachroof to water tanks with valve shutoff under cockpit settees.
- Sealand 27 gallon polypropylene holding tank with dedicated macerator pump, overboard discharge and deck pump out.
- Shower drain pump with automatic float switch.
- Dometic Sealand holding tank ventilation filter.
- Three rule 2000 independent bilge pumps each with automatic float switches, manual override and highwater alarms
- Audible and visual highwater alarms
- Bilge pump switches located at helm station.
Electrical System
Additional Items
- Two Hygrapha 5lbs. chemical fire extinguishers
- Solas flare kit
- First Aid Kit
- Docklines and fenders
- Life jackets and throwable