Hanse is upgrading the successful Hanse 360 cruising model with a sports package. The new ST version (Sport Tourer) is said to offer around 10 per cent more sailing performance than the standard model. The main reason for this is an 85 centimetre higher mast with Dyform shrouds and 10 per cent more sail area. In addition, there is a deeper and heavier T-keel and a lower-resistance rudder blade.
Sporty look
The 360 ST is framed by two touring sisters when first encountered at the shipyard's outfitting jetty. The most striking distinguishing features are the gennaker nose covered with carbon fibre, the black-coated railing supports and the hull windows laminated with perforated film. This gives the boat a more aggressive appearance. Unfortunately, the two sister ships have not yet been rigged, so there is no comparison of the masts. The other tuning measures such as the T-shaped cast iron keel, which weighs 135 kilograms more, and the lighter deck remain hidden for the time being. The sports tourer is just as inconspicuous when casting off. The 40 hp engine adds around 60 kilograms to the weight, but also moves the 36-footer very confidently. The retractable bow thruster, which is also installed, could be dispensed with, which together with the lighter standard engine would result in a weight advantage of around 100 kilograms.
Better equipment
In the cockpit, the two additional winches for the genoa sheets mounted on the superstructure and the recessed traveller are striking. Both ensure that the sails can be trimmed more easily. Speaking of sails: the test boat is fitted with the optional black Epex sails from Elvström, but the ST version comes with laminate sails as standard, which are otherwise only available at an extra charge. The electric winches from Selden are also available for an extra charge, while the Sport Tourer comes with manual racing winches from Lewmar as standard. Thanks to the 52 mm size, these are also significantly more powerful than those of the normal Hanse 360, which means that handling should be comfortable. Electrically operated, setting the sails on the test boat is very easy. At the push of a button, the fully battened mainsail moves upwards. The same applies to the Code Zero, which we try out first due to the light wind. Its furler comes from Selden and is also electrically operated, meaning that the sail can be unfurled and furled in seconds.
The advantage of the long traveller running off the wheels is particularly evident in light winds: it can be trimmed far to windward, giving the mainsail the desired twist. More on the sailing characteristics of the sports version in the full test shortly.
Hanse 360 and Hanse 360 ST in comparison
The basic data such as hull length, overall length and width remain unchanged. The draught, mast height, ballast and sail area of the Hanse 360 ST have increased.
| Technical data | Hanse 360 Standard | Hanse 360 ST |
| Hull length | 10,60 m | 10,60 m |
| Total length | 11,32 m | 11,32 m |
| Waterline length | 10,29 m | 10,29 m |
| Width | 3,99 m | 3,99 m |
| Mast height | 16,75 | 17,60 m |
| Draught | 1,55 / 2,00 m | 2,15 m |
| Ballast | 1,8 t | 1,94 t |
| Mainsail | 36 m² | 40 m² |
| Genoa (106%) | 30 m² | 33 m² |
| Gennaker | 104 m² | 112 m² |
| Base price ex shipyard | 221,220 euros | 268,820 Euro |
