Reinke Hydra 48

1992 Reinke Hydra 48 | Proven Aluminium Motorsailer for Long-Range Cruising




1992 Reinke Hydra motorsailer, a robust and capable aluminium yacht designed for safe, comfortable long-distance cruising. Built with strength and practicality in mind, she combines the security of a true motorsailer with the efficiency of a sailing yacht, making her well suited to extended coastal or offshore passages. Her white aluminium hull, lead fin keel and wheel steering deliver reassuring handling in a wide range of conditions, while extensive recent refit work adds confidence for her next owner.




Above deck, the layout is purposeful and secure, with wide, uncluttered flush decks finished in durable non-slip surfaces. A heavy-duty Rocna anchor with 80 metres of chain is managed by an electric windlass, making anchoring straightforward and reliable. A sprayhood, bimini and winter covers provide protection in all seasons, while recent works include a full above-water hull and cockpit rebuild and repaint in 2023, along with newly laid solid teak in the cockpit. Underwater, the hull has been sandblasted, rebuilt and primed, and the diesel tank housed within the keel was cleaned and preserved in 2020.




Below deck, the Reinke Hydra offers a practical and comfortable interior with generous headroom of over two metres. The accommodation includes two cabins plus convertible saloon berths, allowing flexible sleeping arrangements for extended cruising. Warm wood joinery creates a traditional, welcoming atmosphere, while a dedicated navigation station supports safe passage-making. The galley is equipped with a Taylor petroleum cooker, oven, twin-burner hob and double sink, and the layout is designed for self-sufficient life onboard.




Overall, this Reinke Hydra represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a proven aluminium motorsailer with significant recent investment and a strong cruising pedigree. With a reliable Daimler Benz diesel engine, substantial tankage, solar power and comprehensive navigation equipment, she is well prepared for longer adventures. Having cruised extensively in France and Italy, she is a capable, well-maintained yacht ready to continue exploring with her next owner.

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