Hayden

Downeast Hayden

• Viewing is highly recommended. Seller wants her to be the next boat sold.

It is well known in the yachting industry that Hylas Yachts is synonymous with exemplary blue water

cruising sailboats world-wide. They have now applied their boat building expertise to the powerboat

side of yachting with the Hylas M44. In collaboration with renowned New Zealand yacht designer and

builder, Salthouse Marine, Hylas introduced the M44 in 2018. “Hayden” is currently owned by Ken Read, a

Volvo Ocean Race veteran, multiple world champion and the CEO of North Sails. During his ownership

she has been maintained to the highest standard and has received a number of custom upgrades.

“Heyden” is certainly the nicest M44 in existence as well as one of the nicest appointed mid-forty foot boats

on the market today.

She has incredible fuel economy while cruising at 21 knots she is burning Approx 21 GPH total 

Some notable features and upgrades:

 Large cockpit that comfortably seats 8 people and connects directly into the galley and large

salon via both a sliding door and a pop-up window

 Full galley with double sinks, ample counter space and a large pull-out floor to ceiling pantry

 Centerline queen bed in the master stateroom with access on both sides

 Oversized head with dedicated shower stall

 Guest room with twin berths that can be converted to a full-size berth

 Dual oversized sliding hatches in salon roof for peak airflow

 Abundant storage space under settees in cockpit and salon; multiple hanging lockers; chest of

drawers in both master and guest staterooms

 Conventional shaft drives

 Multiple engine room access points

 Large swim platform equipped with dinghy davits