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PURE LU XURY PURE NATURETHE 254-FOOT ICE-BREAKING YACHT LEGEND RETURNS TO ANTARCTICA FOR ANOTHER SEASON OF EXTRAORDINARY ENCOUNTERS

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6 NE W YACH T SLAUNCHES FROM PRINCESS, SABRE, HYLAS AND MORE

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S EE YOU R F U T U REGOOGLE STREET VIEW TECHNOLOGY COMES TO THE ICW

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C O N T E N T S D E P A R T M E N T S

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Hylas Yachts, known for its sailboats, makes a

strong entry intothe powerboat market

with the M44.

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The Cockwells Titian Ten-der pairs classic lines with 40-knot performance for

superyacht owners and dayboaters alike.

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Beneteau’s Swift Trawler 47 can sleep eight people in three staterooms plus

a sofa bed in the salon (for guests or the kids).

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The Insta360 Pro is the technology behind Water-way View, a new app that lets boaters see around

corners and into buildings.

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The Transformer from Opacmare turns a swim platform into a dive plat-form, a submerged teak

beach and more.

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The Ultralight Outboard Motor from Torqeedo fl ips

down to help kayakers paddle a little bit farther, a

little bit faster.

The Hylas M44’s hull is hand-laid fi berglass with pre-sealed, end-grain balsa core.

SA FE T Y ’S SA K E

In addition to incorporating grab

rails, Hylas designed an indenta-

tion into the roofl ine as a handhold

for anyone transiting the decks. To

maximize walking room, the railing

stanchions are mounted on the outer

edge of the deck just above the rub

rail, allowing for wider side decks.

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BRE ATH OF FRESH A IR

Opening hatches on the foredeck are

above the sleeping accommodations

down below, allowing a fresh breeze

into the forepeak master stateroom

with queen-size berth as well as a sec-

ond stateroom to port with twin bunks

for guests or the kids.

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plements an upturned peak

and generous fl are, and with a

full-keel hull form that draws

only 3 feet 2 inches, the Hylas M44 is a

cruise-anywhere craft. ¶ The M44 is built

at Hylas’ Queen Long Marine yard in Tai-

wan, a well-known sailboat builder. It’s

applying the same level of craftsmanship

to its relatively new powerboat line. New

Zealand designer Dean Salthouse devel-

oped the M44 from proven fi shing, patrol

and other commercial craft penned by

the Salthouse family. ¶ Boarding from

the platform is via three accordion-glass

gates that allow access to the aft deck. The

opening doubles as tender stowage un-

derway, hence the metal skid plate on the

deck’s edge between the cockpit and swim

platform. ¶ The yacht’s integrated hardtop

overhang shades most of the cockpit, and

an enclosure makes this space usable on

inclement days. An L-shaped settee is to

port, while to starboard are a high-gloss

BRE A K ING BOUNDA RIE SLongtime sailboat builder Hylas Yachts enters the powerboat genre with its M44.

By Tom Serio

C U R R E N T S O N B O A R D H y l a s M 4 4

teak high-low table that converts to a

lounge pad, and a bench-style seat for

alfresco entertaining. Stowage under the

seats is adequate for dive tanks, gear, a

hot-water heater, batteries and more. Ad-

ditional stowage is in the lazarette, which

is accessed via a hatch in the teak sole. ¶

Designed with an eye toward openness,

the salon has a pocket door and a gas-

hinged aft window that opens, creating

an indoor-outdoor social area. The M44’s

galley, aft and to port, becomes central

to that social area with a propane stove/

oven, a microwave, dual fridge drawers, a

top-opening freezer, twin stainless-steel

sinks, a pull-out pantry and 10 self-closing

sectioned drawers. ¶ For dining indoors,

there’s a U-shaped settee to port with a

teak high-low table that converts to a

berth. Across is a bench-style seat for

more guests to stretch out after a day’s

cruising. ¶ Belowdecks accommodations

include a forepeak master stateroom with

a queen berth, a closet, four portholes and

an overhead hatch. A second stateroom

has twin bunks, one a double berth. The

head includes a shower stall and Master-

Flush electric toilet. ¶ The M44’s helm

is sized to house a Raymarine 14-inch

multifunction display, engine monitors,

autopilot, tab controls, thruster and more.

The burl-wood steering wheel is a nice

contrast to the teak cabinetry and light-

tone leather and fabrics. ¶ Powered on

our sea trial with twin 370 hp Yanmar

diesels, the 20,943-pound yacht got up

to 30 knots at wide-open throttle, with

unobstructed visibility in all directions.

¶ An entertainment-friendly layout,

solid construction and admirable per-

formance make the Hylas M44 a note-

worthy entry into the powerboat world.

Take the next step: hylasyachts.com

LOC AT ION, LOC AT ION

The M44’s 370 hp Yanmars are amid-

ships, accessible from the salon. The

positioning distributes weight, allows

more space aft and protects the

power plants from the elements. The

engine-room layout allows access to

strainers, fuel filters and around both

engines. Insulation keeps noise low a

level above, and in the salon and helm.

Practical Elegance. From Maine.

Back Cove 37

Yankee Thrift &

Modern Luxury

T

he Back Cove 37 o� ers the elegance and comfort of downeast styling, the ease of operation of a much smaller vessel and the cost of ownership that a true blue Yankee could only dream of.

For centuries, Mainers have sought out boats like this, knowing they could rely on these rugged vessels to bring them home safely.

You can too and with luxurious appointments to boot.

Back Cove 30 • 32 • 34 • 37 • 41 & Downeast 37

23 Merrill Dr.,

Rockland, ME 04841

(207) 594-8844

backcoveyachts.com

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M44: LENGTH OVERALL: 44’4” | 13.5 m • LENGTH OF WATERLINE: 41’0” | 12.5 m

BEAM: 13’6” | 4.12 m • DRAFT: 3’2” | 1 m • ENGINES: 2x 8LV-375 hp

DISPLACEMENT: 20,943.9 lbs | 9,500 kg • CABINS 2 • SLEEPS 7

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