1992 Reinke Hydra 48 | Proven Aluminium Bluewater Cruiser for Offshore Passage Making
The Reinke Hydra 48 is a robust aluminium bluewater cruising yacht designed for safe, comfortable long-distance passagemaking. Purpose-built for serious offshore sailing and extended liveaboard cruising, she offers exceptional strength, practicality and self-sufficiency for sailors seeking genuine ocean-going capability. Her white aluminium hull, lead fin keel and wheel steering deliver reassuring performance across a wide range of conditions, while recent refit work provides a solid foundation for a new owner to tailor and equip her for their own cruising ambitions.
On deck, the layout is secure and functional, ideally suited to offshore passagemaking, with wide side decks, durable non-slip surfaces and excellent protection for short-handed cruising. A heavy-duty Rocna anchor with 80 metres of chain is managed via an electric windlass, while the sprayhood, bimini and winter covers ensure comfort in varying climates. Recent investment includes a full above-water hull and cockpit rebuild and repaint in 2023, newly laid solid teak in the cockpit, and comprehensive underwater hull preparation and priming.
Below deck, the Hydra 48 offers a spacious, practical interior with over two metres of headroom, two cabins and additional convertible saloon berths. Warm wood joinery creates a traditional offshore cruising atmosphere, complemented by a dedicated navigation station and well-equipped galley suited to extended life aboard. The accommodation provides an excellent platform for further personalisation depending on the next owner’s cruising plans.
Powered by a reliable Daimler Benz diesel engine, with generous tankage, solar power and comprehensive navigation equipment, this proven long-distance cruising yacht represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a capable aluminium offshore cruiser ready to be developed into an ideal bluewater home and passagemaker. Having cruised extensively through France and Italy, she is ready for her next adventure.
Construction
White aluminium hull
Flush aluminium deck with beige non-slip
Lead fin keel
Wheel steering
Underwater hull sandblasted, rebuilt and primed
Above-water hull including cockpit rebuilt and repainted (2023)
Cockpit teak replaced with solid teak (2023)
Machinery
Daimler Benz OM314 diesel engine
Engine serial number 314.900-0003439
Approximately 2,200 engine hours recorded as of July 2025
Tankage
Two fuel tanks with a total capacity of 590ltrs
Diesel tank in keel cleaned and preserved (2020)
Two freshwater tanks with a total capacity of 1,000ltrs
One grey water tank with a capacity of 63ltrs
Electrics
24V onboard electrical system
Shore power connection
Two solar panels installed
Total solar output of 305W at 24V
Rig & Sails
Semi-cutter rig configuration
Aluminium spars
Wire standing rigging (age unknown)
2 x Haker primary winches
One main winch
2 x Additional winches
White mainsail with lazybag system new 2022
White roller furling genoa fitted
Profurl C420-18 furling system
Accommodation
Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins plus saloon
2 x Double berths
Single berth
2 x Saloon berths
Heads with shower and manual flush W/C
Dedicated navigation station
Wood interior joinery
2m Approximant interior headroom (and more)
Domestic
Taylor Petroleum cooker
Oven fitted Two-burner hob
Double sinks
Hot water boiler (requires manual priming)
Deck
Electric windlass installed
33kg Rocna anchor with 80m/10mm chain
12 x Fenders onboard
Sprayhood
Bimini or sun awning
Deck shower
Winter covers
Navigation
Raymarine Axiom+ 12-inch chartplotter
Binnacle-mounted compass
Raymarine Tridata speed, log and depth system
Quantum Q24D radar antenna
Raymarine Evolution EV1 autopilot with ACU 400 and P70S control head
ICOM IC-M423 VHF radio
AIS TRX+ system with personal AIS sender
Raymarine Windex wind indicator
SSB radio installed
Tenders
4 Person Niemeyer tender
New Mercury 5hp outboard engine
Safety
6-Person Zodiac Open Sea ISO liferaft
ACR EPIRB 2023
3 x Fire extinguishers
2 x Fire blankets
2 x Electric bilge pumps
2 x Manual bilge pumps
2 x Jackstays
Emergency tiller
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith, in this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
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