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Sailing yacht · 39 ft (12 m) · Lavrio
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Hanse
- Modèle
- Hanse 400
- Longueur
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Passagers
- 6
- Cabines
- 3
Verdict
The Hanse 400 is a well-balanced cruiser-racer with modern lines, a powerful rig, and respectable interior volume for its size. It suits crews wanting easy short-handed sailing and decent liveaboard comfort, though standard tankage and age-related condition matter more than headline specs.
Avantages
- +Modern fractional sloop rig with strong sail area
- +Good beam and interior volume for a 39–40 ft yacht
- +3 cabins and 2 bathrooms in the standard layout
- +40 hp engine and autopilot/GPS suit cruising use
- +Reasonable balance of performance and comfort
Inconvénients
- −Fuel and tankage are modest for longer passagemaking
- −Shallow-to-moderate draft limits some cruising flexibility
- −Interior quality and condition vary with individual upkeep
- −Not as spacious as newer yachts of similar length
The Hanse 400, first built in 2006, is a 39.7 ft fractional sloop with a broad 13.25 ft beam and a modern hull shape that favors speed and interior volume. Its design is typical of Hanse’s cruiser-racer approach: clean deck lines, efficient sail handling, and an emphasis on sailing performance without giving up too much comfort.
On the water, the boat should feel lively and responsive for its size. The reported sail plan and 40 hp engine point to a yacht that can be handled confidently by a small crew, especially with autopilot and GPS onboard. The moderate-to-deep draft improves upwind ability, but owners should expect a compromise between performance, marina access, and shallow-water flexibility.
For comfort, the standard 3-cabin, 2-bathroom layout is attractive for family cruising or charter-style use, and the listed capacity of 6 guests is realistic for comfortable passages. The model’s age means condition matters more than brochure figures, and buyers should check maintenance history, sail wear, systems, and any upgrades carefully.
In value terms, the Hanse 400 remains appealing because it offers a lot of yacht for the length: good sailing manners, a practical layout, and usable cruising equipment. Its strongest case is as an efficient, well-sized coastal cruiser for owners who want more performance than a pure floating apartment.


