Reinke Hydra 48

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

Electrics

24V onboard electrical system

Shore power connection

Two solar panels installed

Total solar output of 305W at 24V

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

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.

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