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   I am considering a 388. I am looking for suggestions about a couple options.
1 separate shower with it?
2 no separate shower but extra fridge?
3 electric toilet?.

Happy hear any other suggestions.
TIA

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Ldd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 07 August 2024 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ldd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New buyer questions Posted: 09 August 2024 at 01:07
	I am considering a 388. I am looking for suggestions about a couple options. 1 separate shower with it? 2 no separate shower but extra fridge? 3 electric toilet?. Happy hear any other suggestions. TIA

S&J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 30 August 2014 Location: Perth WA / Med Status: Offline Points: 1371	Post Options Post Reply Quote S&J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 August 2024 at 07:23
	Much depends on your usage. I was not aware of a separate shower option. There wasn't this option on the 385 and I can't imagine where this might go without impacting the master cabin. Only really required if you are sailing with large crew? Be aware that 3 cabin version limits galley space. With 2 cabin (standard) option the galley is larget than in my 458. Extra fridgecwill take away the large storage drawer in the galley and consume more power. Our fridge used between 1-1.5Ah per hour, 12-36Ah per day. Consider additional battery to support this. Most people who elect fior electric toilet also want fresh water flush. This means that you not only have the headache of a more complex toilet system (unblocking the heads the everyones worst job on a boat) but you also significantly increase your water consumption. Certainly not an option for me.
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sv_palamut Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Commander Joined: 28 January 2024 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote sv_palamut Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 August 2024 at 04:14
	It indeed depends on your usage. My experience with our Hanse 385 for long distance coastal cruising pointed out the following missing items, some of which I have added on the way: 1. Code zero & secondary winches: Code zero is essential for these boats, as the self tacking jib is very small for light weather sailing. There are ways to get away without secondary winches for code zero, but we found those inefficient for us. For more details, see my recent post: https://www.myhanse.com/measurements-for-secondary-winch-plates_topic14688.html . The winches can be added later as well, but a bit of work to organize the logistics and install them when they arrive. 2. Larger primary winches: 40ST winches are ok for 90% of the time, but the remaining 10% would be a good workout when you don't want it. Luckily we have electric on one of them. In my opinion, 46 should be the default for these boats. 3. At least one electric winch: Related to item #2, I recommend the main primary winch to be electric. This not only helps with compensating for the undersized winch, but makes life a lot easier and safer when you are hoisting someone to the mast. 4. Stanchion gates: Even though physically we are more than capable of jumping on the boat over lifelines, having stanchion gate would have made life a lot easier. And it is a pain to install them later, not to mention the cost. Hope this helps.



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