With the new model, Hanseyachts has opted for the tried and tested: the lines are dynamic but not modernist, the boat is highly customisable and easy to operate. The sail plan has been improved; as an option, the derivative of a large genoa, permanently set on its own stay, complements the shipyard's typical self-tacking jib. Halyards and sheets are operated aft on the two wheels, preferably electrically.
Comfort features such as a very ergonomic swim ladder that swings out to the side, the stern galley (an extra), the easy accessibility of the deck, various hatches and ventilators, the separate sail load and the ample storage space in the owner's cabin in the foredeck should be emphasised. The galley is a rarity in this class: installed lengthways to the bulkhead on the port side.
What the new Hanse 508 can do under sail and in the harbour, how it is equipped and built, which competitors are comparable: Now in the YACHT test in issue 3/2019, which can be ordered directly from the publisher or downloaded as a digital edition.
Or you can download the test directly via the link below.
