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   Dear forumites,
After 16 happy years owning a 400e, we've decided to downgrade, given the fact that normally we're only two and a dog on board. So we've bought a Nordship 35 which suits us perfectly for our sailing. I've enjoyed reading all your entries about all sorts of topics . and all your wise advice. This is truly a treasure trove of knowledge about our boats - and everything in them. 

Fair winds and happy sailing to all of you!

Peter

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Stormsvalen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 11 April 2020 Location: Fredericia, DEN Status: Offline Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stormsvalen Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Goodby Posted: 06 September 2025 at 20:16
	Dear forumites, After 16 happy years owning a 400e, we've decided to downgrade, given the fact that normally we're only two and a dog on board. So we've bought a Nordship 35 which suits us perfectly for our sailing. I've enjoyed reading all your entries about all sorts of topics . and all your wise advice. This is truly a treasure trove of knowledge about our boats - and everything in them. Fair winds and happy sailing to all of you! Peter
	'Stormsvalen' Hanse 400e DEN 167

Captain Cook Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 23 May 2006 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 1245	Post Options Post Reply Quote Captain Cook Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 September 2025 at 22:43
	Hi Peter You may recall, that I bought your North Sails 140% Genoa some 15 years ago. Since my wife is not as agile as before, I have to sail alone most of the time, so I am also considering downsizing my 400 to a smaller model. With 3 reefs in the main, a roll/reef genoa (15 years old) and a bowthruster I can stil manage solo-sailing, but maybe a smaller Hanse will suit me better. (Younger Hanse-owners with a smaller Hanse are welcome to send me a PM with suggestions of a possible exchange).... On my 400 I have a decal, which is a copy of a coin from very old viking age. It shows the God of the Sea, Freyr with the Holy Horse. Freyr (and the Goddess of Love, Freya) are children of Njord, a Vane God of the winds. The text in runes "LaukaR" is a magic formula to protect the boat against danger. The observant rune-reader will notice, that the last rune is "Algiz" ="z", which looks like the antlers of an elk. This, and the fact that the runes are upside down, and connected by a line, makes them magic runes, and the Algiz (Elk) rune is a token against all dangers.The decals for Freya cost me 40€ for 5 pieces. -So now Freya is protected against all evil! To assure pleasant winds for your new boat you may consider placing a decal on the bow to please the ancient gods of Scandinavia. :-) Sailors Salute :Kjeld Edited by Captain Cook - 06 September 2025 at 22:55
	Freya H400 #27 (2006),2-cabin, 40HP 3JH4E, 3-blade Flexofold, Aries LiftUp Windvane, Exturn 300, Jefa DD1,Simrad NX40,Icom M603(VHF)+M802(SSB)

Stormsvalen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 11 April 2020 Location: Fredericia, DEN Status: Offline Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stormsvalen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 September 2025 at 09:41
	Hi Kjeld, I do remember and I hope you have enjoyed using it. We're happy with our new somewhat smaller boat, so go for it! Best regards Peter
	'Stormsvalen' Hanse 400e DEN 167



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