Hylas 46 2004

Introducing the Southern Cross, a custom-rigged, offshore-ready Hylas 46 that has circumnavigated the globe. As hull #52 of the acclaimed Hylas 46 series crafted by German Frers, this sailboat is a testament to blue water sailing prowess. Launched in 2004 as Fetching Light, she was meticulously designed for adventurous sailing by a couple who collaborated with Queen Long Marine in Taiwan. This resulted in a remarkable vessel tailored for long-term, off-the-grid journeys across the Pacific. Over a decade, she navigated from California to Mexico, then to the South Pacific and the Pacific Northwest. Her unique features include a 7.5-foot titanium bowsprit, repositioned inner forestay, enlarged staysail, and a cockpit-controlled Code 0 system, making her truly one-of-a-kind among Hylas 46s. The custom-built hard dodger and bimini enhance cockpit safety and comfort, while her robust rigging is perfect for shorthanded offshore sailing. In 2015, Fetching Light was acquired by new owners who renamed her Southern Cross and embarked on an extraordinary eight-year journey that took her through the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, and back to the States via the Atlantic and Caribbean. Now back in Fort Lauderdale, Southern Cross is under her third ownership as of January 2025, boasting over $110,000 in upgrades that have transformed her into a fully modernized blue water cruiser. The current owners invested in comprehensive system updates for extended voyages, making her ready for a new adventurous owner. Notable upgrades include a new Yanmar 110HP engine, feathering propeller, advanced autopilot, extensive lithium battery bank, and a new chartplotter, among many others. Southern Cross is not just another Hylas 46; she is a proven yacht with serious ocean miles and real-world systems that excel globally. Fully equipped for immediate offshore adventures, whether you're dreaming of the ARC, returning to the Pacific, or enjoying coastal cruising, this exceptional vessel is ready to make those dreams a reality.

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