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Topic: Hanse 325 performance

Posted By: NickMiller
Subject: Hanse 325 performance
Date 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

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Nick M

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Posted By: cptgood
Date 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)

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Posted By: Janni
Date 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.

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