Even the exhibition stand is quite presentable compared to the rest of the range in Hall A1. There are two yachts there, the Scandinavia 27, tested in YACHT 21/2011, and the brand new 30 with the construction number 0, whose variable draught immediately catches the eye. Like a dinghy, a swivelling keel protrudes from the bottom of the boat, more like a centreboard than a keel. And at the rear, under the hull, there is also something remarkable: a folding rudder with rudder head, but not attached to the transom, but completely under the hull. Both devices allow the draught to be reduced to 46 centimetres, "so that you can fall dry or sail directly to the shore," says dealer Ingo Köhn. The necessary ballast is installed in the hull with this variant and adds around 200 kilograms to the Polin's hips. The alternative would be a fixed keel with a draught of 1.46 metres.
The unusual steering gear is due to a wide stern hatch, a huge bathing platform. It opens the way to a spacious and, above all, very ergonomic cockpit. The standard tiller steering also contributes to this, a wheel is possible. Anyone looking at the yacht should definitely sit on the outside of the cockpit on the coaming and lean into the back straps, holding the tiller extension in their hand. This position is so comfortable that you can expect to have fun sailing.
The layout below deck is classic, a saloon with two berths facing each other, a full galley, wet room, double berth forward and aft transversely. Headroom in the saloon is almost 1.90 metres. The real wood cherry veneers provide a light ambience and are neatly finished.
The shipyard also favours flexibility when it comes to propulsion. A fixed jib can be ordered for an additional charge, in which case a pair of moulded shrouds is also fitted.
The Scandinavia 30 offers four people every conceivable comfort for a boat of this size - a must on the Hanseboot checklist for families and older couples alike. The test will show what the Polish boat is capable of under sail.
However, there is already one big plus point: just under 70,000 euros for a good nine metre boat ready to sail is an argument in its favour.
