Hanse 325 performance

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   Hi, am considering buying a second hand Hanse 325. Looks like a lovely boat but from what little information I can find, I am worried that it might be a bit slow. 
Ideally we would like a cruiser that can comfortably reach 5 knots or more above 12 knots of wind. 
That can comfortably sail to windward, and that handles well in bigger seas offshore. 

But some reviews describe it as a coastal or lake cruiser. And the logged speeds seem quite slow. 

Any feedback welcome! Thank you

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NickMiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 27 December 2025 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickMiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hanse 325 performance Posted: 20 January 2026 at 13:16
	Hi, am considering buying a second hand Hanse 325. Looks like a lovely boat but from what little information I can find, I am worried that it might be a bit slow. Ideally we would like a cruiser that can comfortably reach 5 knots or more above 12 knots of wind. That can comfortably sail to windward, and that handles well in bigger seas offshore. But some reviews describe it as a coastal or lake cruiser. And the logged speeds seem quite slow. Any feedback welcome! Thank you
	Nick M

cptgood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 26 August 2016 Location: Tuscany - Italy Status: Offline Points: 454	Post Options Post Reply Quote cptgood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 January 2026 at 14:21
	I don't think the 325 has less performance than my 320. With 12 knots true wind I can reach easily 5.5/6 knots, accordingly to the points of sail and sail plan. She can surely and comfortably sail to windward. No experience on big seas (I experienced only short period 2 meters waves on broad reach with good results though) https://jieter.github.io/orc-data/site/?#NOR/NOR16256 Edited by cptgood - 20 January 2026 at 14:24
	Hanse320 - Hull#127/08 - Wheel - ST headsail - Yanmar 3YM30 - SD20

Janni Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 19 June 2010 Status: Offline Points: 182	Post Options Post Reply Quote Janni Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 January 2026 at 18:24
	We are sailing a H320 too - the boat is basically identical to H325 in terms of Rigg, Sail, Hull and keel. The boat is a bit on the heavy side; a large sail option (Code 0 or 105% Genoa) is recommended for winds below 10 knots. A set of good membrane sails with a kind of fat furl jib and with a main sail with overrounded aft leach is perfect. Above 10 knots, the boat is pretty fast, specifically upwind. The performance upwind is better than most boats in similar size - except performance cruisers like First 31.7. On the other hand, we did nether loose control, even in hard gusts. The deep rudder is perfect to avoid issues like broaching. Edited by Janni - 20 January 2026 at 18:28
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