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Hanse 400
Hanse has retired the 411 moulds and replaced them with the Hanse 400, part of a new line of what they have dubbed “cross-overdesigns”, which marry the comfort and space of a cruising boat with the performance of a racer.
The non-dimensional numbers reflect Hanse’s commitment to performance and seaworthiness. The Hanse 400 has a displacement-to-length ratio of 190, which is in the performance range indicating that the hull is light to moderate and easily driven, without being squirrelly or sacrificing directional stability.
The Hanse 400 has a powerful sail plan with a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 20.3. At the performance end of the cruising spectrum, the Hanse 400 promises to keep moving in light airs.
This sail plan coupled with the self-tacking jib will keep the 400 easy to handle through all manoeuvres. The Hanse 400 comes standard with a full-battened main and self-tacking jib.
The 400 has a 9/10 rig on a two-spreader aluminium mast. The main features lazy jacks for easy furling and a single line reefing system that leads back to the cockpit. The bow assembly is fashioned to accept an optional gennaker sprit.
The deck is kept simple, and all lines lead back to the cockpit, keeping the Hanse 400 easily sailed by a couple. The large single wheel makes it easy to manage the helm from leeward with a full suite of navigational gear available at the pedestal.
Standard hulls are constructed with hand-laid solid fibreglass below the waterline and closed-cell foam above. For increased performance, Hanse offers the 400 with epoxy construction, which will save 10% of the overall weight.
Epoxy’s high load carrying capacity and low weight is the standard construction material for the Hanse 461 and larger. Epoxy hulls also do not suffer from osmosis. Down below, contemporary European styling gives the Hanse 400 a crisp, modern feel.
By employing the latest in woodworking technology, Hanse is able to offer a myriad of interior layouts while avoiding the costly price tag that comes with semi-custom interiors. Hanse boost 18 variations on its interior configurations for the 400.
These variations include a standard V-berth or a diagonal berth in the forward owner’s stateroom, either one/two quarter cabins aft, an optional second head, a chart table or a port-side settee across from the dinette, and a host of smaller options.
Owners can choose between a light cherry-like wood or a rich mahogany for all finish work down below.
The Hanse 400 is the European Yacht of the Year 2006.
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