630 keel problems ???

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   Hello,
I just heard a rumor of a Spanish 630e having serious keel problems.
I am waiting mine in mid June and I am very worried. Does anybody know about this. I will visit Hanse next Wednesday in Greifswald.

Edited by panos - 28 March 2008 at 11:30

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panos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 02 March 2008 Status: Offline Points: 1939	Post Options Post Reply Quote panos Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 630 keel problems ??? Posted: 27 March 2008 at 15:57
	Hello, I just heard a rumor of a Spanish 630e having serious keel problems. I am waiting mine in mid June and I am very worried. Does anybody know about this. I will visit Hanse next Wednesday in Greifswald. Edited by panos - 28 March 2008 at 11:30
	Panos Hanse 630e - selling her -

Alain & Anne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 13 December 2005 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 562	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alain & Anne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 March 2008 at 16:19
	Très chic!!
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John Allison Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 23 November 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 742	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Allison Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 March 2008 at 11:12
	Hi Panos, I know nix re Spanish issues but we were in Lagos Portugal last September at the same time as two new 630's. One Brit registered but both owned by Venezualens. Both destined to cross the Atlantic to go home later in year. Very impressive yachts. One of them (not sure which) had to be slipped in the Sopromar Yard adjacent to Lagos Marina for keel work. It was out for more than a few days but I've no idea of the issues. Hugo (one brother owning Sopromar Yard) or Perdro (Hanse Protugal based in Portimao) may be able to clarify what was fixed - maybe contact them? But I can't believe it was serious. The Brit registered one had a engine issue which delayed their start in the 2007 ARC - but when it left it positively flew across. Think owner (Thomas) said 12 days which I don't think Thomas would have pressed to achieve if he had any keel worries. Good luck JOHN Edited by John Allison - 28 March 2008 at 15:22
	No longer a Hanse owner - but loved the one we had!

panos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 02 March 2008 Status: Offline Points: 1939	Post Options Post Reply Quote panos Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 March 2008 at 11:36
	Hi, Thank U for the info. I have been privately contacted by several 630 and other Hanse owners, and it seems to be just that. Rumors. I am more relaxed now.
	Panos Hanse 630e - selling her -

Athina Captain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 13 January 2008 Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Athina Captain Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 April 2008 at 17:11
	Yes, I am currently on the boat with the serious keel problem that you mention, but that has been solved. It was not a problem of the yard, but the importer. Luckily, and my hats off to them, Hanse took the boat, solved the problem and returned it in optimum conditions, which continue until now. Basically, and until this day we don't know the full story, but Marina Estrella, tried to deliver the boat with a serious keel problem that was caused when it was mounted. They insisted that they had nothing to do with the problem. Either way, it is now solved and the sailing is fantastic. No further complaints except the usual slow (or none) guarantee response from Marina Estrella.

taduka Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 04 December 2005 Location: Malta Status: Offline Points: 188	Post Options Post Reply Quote taduka Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 April 2008 at 19:16
	hey Athina where are you at the moment? Shawn

Athina Captain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 13 January 2008 Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Athina Captain Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 April 2008 at 00:02
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oceanbluesail09 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 18 July 2008 Status: Offline Points: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote oceanbluesail09 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 July 2008 at 06:07
	Hi Athina, I intend to undertake a solo circumnavigation around the globe, via the three capes. solo. non-stop and unsupported. I am looking for a yacht of approx 60 ft in length. Rigging for easy handling by one person. Other modifications that will need to be done to customise it for the journey include extra watertigh compartments fore and aft, crash boxes etc. I have been seriously considering the Hanse 54 and the Hanse 63. (The other options are Marten 49 - very expensive , about 1.5 million, but an all carbon yacht Jenneau SunOdessy DS - well built (from what Ive heard), better than the Beneteau Swan 60 - heavy yacht, very expensive What are your thoughts on the suitability of the Hanse 54 or 63 for such a voyage thru the southern ocean. In terms of 1. build quality 2. handling ease 3. reliability & safety

colincooper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 23 October 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 562	Post Options Post Reply Quote colincooper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 July 2008 at 08:24
	oceanbluesail09 - best if you confine your general question to the thread you opened for it. Don't worry, this is an active site and people will see it. I'm very interested to see what some of our ocean-crossers say. Many will be off sailing just now so you might need to wait a short while for the replies. Edited by colincooper - 19 July 2008 at 08:32
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Athina Captain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 13 January 2008 Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Athina Captain Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 November 2008 at 00:25
	I have to admit that the boat does have constant problems. So not really the best for round the world unless you take a year off to solve all of them before setting off. Nothing really big, but the boat has not stopped having problems. As for important features. On a 630, you definitely need a furling boom unless you are a minimum of three on the boat. If the weather is over 30 knots, you will need four people minimum. It's a very big sale that requires proper storing when brought down so it does not get damaged sooner than you wish. Apart from that, have a good water maker and good electronics and the rest is OK. The general design of the boat is great, even interior layout is great for long stays on the boat. If only it would not have all those problems that constantly appear, then it would be one of the best boats around. Happy sailing around the globe :-)



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