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Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 12.07.2018

Premiere: Hanse's new top performerPhoto: Werft
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Beneteau, Bavaria and now Hanse: all the major shipyards are revising their 45s. First information on the new one from Greifswald
The new Hanse offers many sunbathing areas on deckPhoto: Hanseyachts The new Hanse offers many sunbathing areas on deck

The mid-range segment is currently booming. Small yachts bring in the numbers, the large ones earn a reputation, and those in between earn the money. With the new Hanse 458, the shipyard has now modernised or replaced almost all types. The 458 designed by Judel/Vrolijk is based on the proven hull of the 455, but has been adapted visually and in many details to the larger yachts and the new line. This means: more and larger windows, more hatches, a whole 13 on deck. The rig is again equipped with a self-tacking jib, and a genoa can also be furled on the second stay. The interior surfaces have been adapted to the new line. There is a choice of mahogany, oak and other options for the furniture, two shades of grey for the upper cabinets and two variants each for the floorboards and work surfaces. The boat is available with three or four cabins, in either case with a completely separate shower cubicle in the foredeck.

The semi-open rear is equipped with a large tailgate
Photo: Hanseyachts

For comparison, the predecessor, plus other current yachts from Greifswald:

Hanse 455: elongated lines, angular superstructure and large windows, even in the hull
Underway with the large genoa sitting in front of the furling jib
Photo: Yacht/ N. Krauss
From the outside, the large hull windows are the most striking feature
Modern lines: wide rear with flap, lots of volume
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Downloads:

Hanse 675 (pdf)

Hanse 588 (pdf)

Hanse 548 (pdf)

Hanse 445 (pdf)

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Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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