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Is Hanse a good sailboat?

Hanse has long been selling more boats over 50ft than in its 30ft and 40ft ranges. The yard has established an enviable reputation in the 50ft-plus bracket for spacious and comfortable cruisers that sail well, offer good value and don’t need an army to handle them.

How do I identify my Selden mast?

Since 1992 we have engraved a unique code into the mast section. We call it the mast ID number and you find it at the lower end of the aluminium section. This number tells us when your mast was built and what parts were used all the way down to nuts and bolts.

Are Hanse yachts safe?

Hanse yachts combine elegance, fast and safe sailing with modern navigation electronics.

Who owns Hanse Yachts?

Aurelius SE
HanseYachts

Hanse 291 – the first model
OwnerAurelius SE (76.8 %) Vesting Holding AG (5.9 %) Board (1.4 %)
Number of employees1,419 (2018/19)
SubsidiariesPrivilège Marine SAS, Les Sables-d’Olonne, France Technologie Tworzyw Sztucznych Sp. z o.o. (TTS), Goleniów, Poland
Website status: August 2020

How tight should the back stay be?

They should be tight enough that when you push or pull on them, they don’t want to jiggle around too much. If they feel loose or floppy, you need to tighten them further. Once the cap shrouds are set, the rest of the shrouds simply follow in sequential order with none of them being tighter than the cap shrouds.

How tight should a forestay be?

If you want tight forestay for weather work, reef the main and keep it tight. There is no backstay and the raked shrouds can only do so much. A loose main sheet with a lot of twist just about insures a loose forestay. Another option is to reef the jib more, to reduce the pressure on the forestay.

What makes the Hanse 455 so special?

Powerful and athletic. Striking and distinctive like a typical Hanse model, the new Hanse 455 breaks all boundaries. The strong rig brings the performance on the water. The boat is also characterised by extraordinary equipment and quality materials which guarantee a grand appearance typical of Hanse.

What’s new at Hanse yachts?

Hanse Yachts is presenting another top model: the new Hanse 455. Powerful and athletic. Striking and distinctive like a typical Hanse model, the new Hanse 455 breaks all boundaries.

What makes the Hanse individual cabin concept unique?

The Hanse Individual Cabin Concept is unique in serial yacht production! Hanse offers you a selection of colours for the hulls gelcoat and water line. For those who choose to have a lacquered hull surface instead of gelcoat, the range of colour design is almost limitless.

What does Hanse stand for?

Hanse stands for innovative design as a guideline in developing each new Hanse yacht. It features modern design and innovative technical solutions that are usually associated with custom luxury yachts. The key is combining modern looks and practicality with the aim of achieving customer satisfaction which is always a priority.