Gallivanter, built in 1989 by Queen Long Marine and designed by Sparkman & Stephens, exemplifies the strength, seaworthiness, and offshore capability that have earned the Hylas 47 its devoted following. The current owner commissioned a professional stern modification, using an exact mold taken from a Hylas 49 transom. This expertly executed upgrade enhances functionality while preserving the classic lines and integrity of the original design.
The solid fiberglass hull, reinforced internal structure, and deep lead ballast deliver exceptional durability and a stable, sea-kindly motion. A cutter rig provides versatile sail-handling across varied conditions, complemented by through-bolted deck hardware and a well-engineered deck layout for reliable offshore performance.
Below decks, Gallivanter blends comfort with practicality for extended cruising. The three-cabin, two-head layout includes a converted head fitted with a washing machine and watermaker. Generous tankage supports true ocean-going independence. Owners of the Hylas 47 consistently praise the design’s ability to carry sail efficiently under load and maintain control in demanding conditions, making it one of the most respected bluewater passagemakers in its class.
Additional Information
Accommodation
• To port of companionway: Luxurious wraparound settee with dining table
• Dining table can be lowered to form sleeping quarters
• Chart table and settee to starboard of main companionway
• Large walk-around queen bed in aft master cabin with a large hanging locker
• Forward V-berth has large sleeping area that can accommodate 2, with large hanging locker to starboard
• Midship cabin can accommodate three
• Large storage area throughout
• Starboard of midship cabin is a spacious head/shower
Interior Comforts and Amenities
• Fridge – 12 volt Adler Barber with custom stainless steel evaporator
• Freezer – same as fridge but with forced air evaporator
• Both have easy access
• Both use ambient air for heat exchange (not seawater)
• Both have digital thermostats
• Spare fans & condenser included
• Stove/Oven – Stainless Steel Mariner (NZ) with 4 burners, thermo-couplers, and auto gas shutoff
• (6) aluminum propane tanks in vented locker
• Magma gas grill
• Pots, pans & utensils included
• French press & espresso coffee makers
Electronics and Navigation
• Simrad 3380 hydraulic autopilot with dedicated pump, ram & tiller mounted below steering quadrant on the rudder post, below deck
• Secondary autopilot: CPT “The Tractor of Wheel Pilots” driving a belt & sprocket on the wheel
• Spare course computer for Simrad unit and complete spare drive & control unit for CPT
• Garmin chart plotters
• Wind, depth & speed displays located in cockpit
• Single sideband transceiver
• VHF
• Handheld VHF
• GPS
• Stereo / CD player
• AIS at the nav station
• TV / DVD
• Sextant
• EPIRB
• Steiner (7) 50 binoculars
• Four 12-volt fans
Electrical Systems
• (2) battery systems
• House & starting battery bank: six 6-volt “golf cart” batteries wired in series & parallel to provide 225Ah
• Additional 12-volt battery to power anchor windlass
• Inverter providing 120V AC to power blender, toaster, TV, and cell phone chargers
Deck and Hull Equipment
• Vertical Lofrans Project 2000 anchor windlass
• Bruce 45 lb anchor, swivel, 200 ft 3/8” chain
• Spare 25 lb Fortress anchor
• 100 ft 3/4” three-strand nylon
• Center cockpit with rigid bimini top
• Fitted with shade curtains along sides and back
• StrataGlass spray guard (with zippered window) to help keep cockpit dry
• Custom aluminum stern arch with dinghy davits
• Solar panels mounted to stern aluminum arch
• Fishing rods, dock & storm lines, fenders, etc.
• Lifelines surround decks and are fitted with safety netting
• Custom Sunbrella fore & aft deck covers
• Boarding gates port & starboard
• Portable stainless swim ladder
• Fresh water shower
• Masthead tri-color/anchor light
• Secondary set of sailing & steaming lights
• Fore & aft flood lights and cockpit lights
• All thru-hulls and seacocks replaced with bronze Groco hardware (April 2005)
Winches:
• (2) cockpit self-tailing 36 Barient
• (3) cockpit self-tailing 27 Barient
• (2) mast self-tailing 24 Barient
• (2) mast manually-tailing 24 Barient
• (1) stainless steel manually-tailing 10 Barient
• (4) Lewmar stainless steel winch handles
Sails and Rigging
• Mast & boom from SELDEN
• (2) sets of spreaders
• External mast track for mainsail
• Mainsail features hollow leech (no battens) and (3) slab reef points
• All controlled from gooseneck with (3) lines for jiffy reefing, plus outhaul and topping lift
• Mast special-ordered with racing package of (5) winches
• Removable inner forestay (Cutter-rig) with hank-on staysail and 110% Yankee
• ProFurl furling system
• Asymmetrical cruising spinnaker
• Main & head sails replaced new at Ullman Sail Loft — all sails remain in fine shape (2014)
• Adjustable whisker pole mounted on track on front of mast
• All standing rigging replaced and upgraded (above design specs) reusable Sta-Lok & Norseman terminals (2007)
• All chainplates removed, inspected, tested and replaced (Nov 2007)
• All standing & running rigging cables, halyards & sheets replaced (Jan 2000)
Mechanical Equipment
• Manual Gusher bilge pump
• Three automatic electric bilge pumps
• High water alarm
• EDSON pedestal steering with cables
• Three portable dry chemical fire extinguishers
• Flares
• First aid kit
• Stainless steel emergency tiller
Engine Info
• Yanmar 4JH3E (new 2004)
Tankage
• Stainless Steel Tanks
• Diesel: (2) 50 gal + (1) 30 gal
• Water: (2) 50 gal
• Holding: (1) 25 gal
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.