Hanse 415 - reviews, opinions, videos
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Topic: Hanse 415 - reviews, opinions, videos
Posted By: Swanji
Subject: Hanse 415 - reviews, opinions, videos
Date Posted: 15 October 2012 at 10:31
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Hi all For anyone interested in a Hanse 415, there are some interesting videos, opinions etc here http://www.sailnet.com/forums/boat-review-purchase-forum/62341-interesting-sailboats-308.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.sailnet.com/forums/boat-review-purchase-forum/62341-interesting-sailboats-308.html Overall a very positive opinion ------------- Onwards and upwards Nidri, Levkada, Ionian, Greece Hanse 350 #7, SY Evolution, standard keel, 3YM20 sail drive, 3 cabins, cherry wood interior, teak decks, feathering prop |
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Posted By: Swanji
Date Posted: 28 January 2013 at 11:07
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Hi All Some more interesting views opinions on the H415 following on the Dusseldorf boat show. http://www.sailnet.com/forums/boat-review-purchase-forum/62341-interesting-sailboats-371.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.sailnet.com/forums/boat-review-purchase-forum/62341-interesting-sailboats-371.html One of the most important observations in my opinion, is the lack of a waterproof bulkhead to protect against water ingress in the event of the rudder stock being damaged for any reason. This seems to me to be a really good suggestion and something that can possibly be discussed with Hanse when the factory visit takes place. Also I have read many criticisms about the Hanse interiors which I think should be considered as well as the lack of storage space for the 3 berth versions. Our H350 with 3 berths has a dearth of storage space - the result is that we sail with the fenders on the deck which is not ideal. Some negative views but still an overall favourable opinion ------------- Onwards and upwards Nidri, Levkada, Ionian, Greece Hanse 350 #7, SY Evolution, standard keel, 3YM20 sail drive, 3 cabins, cherry wood interior, teak decks, feathering prop |
Posted By: Ilkhanse
Date Posted: 29 January 2013 at 02:25
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We will take delivery of our 415 this spring. I was worried about the lack of storage in the three cabin version, so we got the two cabin version. However, I plan on having the dealer make a quarter berth of sorts in the prt cabin. If this is done right, I think there will be a comfortable single quarter berth and we should still have access to a large cockpit locker. The quarter will be used for one of my sons, but shoud also be a good sea berth. I will post pics when we actually get the boat. I am curious what folks think about the rudder post issue. Probably not an issue unless you are taking off on a world cruise, but it is a litte troubling. |
Posted By: Swanji
Date Posted: 29 January 2013 at 06:41
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That would be a perfect set up IMHO. You will have noticed that the Shards from Distant Shores have expressed the same opinion re storage in the link I have posted. Their opinion comes off the back of huge experience. I hope Hanse consider this aspect particularly on the boats over 40 foot. Our Hanse 350 has 3 berths which means there is very little space to store anything in the cockpit. There is no doubt in mind that 2 berths would be preferable in a 35 foot boat. I have thought of cutting through the portside lazerette to give access to the port quarter berth for use as a storeroom when not being used but am concerned that this may result in water ingress. Having said that this is how it works when ordered from the factory so maybe something to consider. The H350 has 2 seats on the stern with zero storage and a huge area under the transom that is really difficult to access. I have to say that the new H345 is way better in this regard. Also our anchor locker is too small to take any fenders. I would have thought that a water tight compartment at the stern would set Hanse apart for very little additional cost if they decided to do this. Good luck with your new H415 and please post loads of images ------------- Onwards and upwards Nidri, Levkada, Ionian, Greece Hanse 350 #7, SY Evolution, standard keel, 3YM20 sail drive, 3 cabins, cherry wood interior, teak decks, feathering prop |
Posted By: High Time
Date Posted: 29 January 2013 at 10:36
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We opted for the 3 berth version when we bought High Time on the grounds that you could always use the 'spare' cabin for storage, but you couldn't use a locker as a cabin. That said, the idea of converting part of the locker into a quarter berth sounds good. I will be interested to hear how that works out (and to see the pictures). Most of the 'extra' storage is needed for dry items like folding bikes, cockpit cushions, wheelie bags etc. These are fine in the third cabin. Fenders are OK on the stern guard wires (but not ideal, I agree). However, we are not sure what to do with the dinghy. I have sold our old Zodiac 2.8m which was getting too big and heavy for 2 of us and have an Excel 2.3 round tail on order (delivery due this week). This might just fit in the shallow cockpit locker but would not leave much room for anything else. I may have to do what I did on my previous boat and lash it (with U bolts and straps) on the foredeck. It would be out of the way there but exposed to sun and sea. We had an extra canvas cover made for the Zodiac which afforded some protection. Regarding the watertight compartment to protect against water ingress from a broken rudder mounting, you would be very unlucky for this to happen. How many production boats have this protection built in - none that I am aware of? What about a watertight compartment up front in case you hit a container or a watertight engine bay in case the saildrive seal bursts? If you were really concerned about such unlikely events you would never go to sea!
------------- Roger High Time (415 #038) |
Posted By: Ilkhanse
Date Posted: 29 January 2013 at 13:36
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Would have done exactly that if I ordered the three cabin version. I don't think Hanse is different than most other production builders with regards to the aft compartment. To be honest, I am not sure where the rudder post is on the 415. Is it forward or aft of that bulkhead? I think some of the points those guys on $(;@net bring up are valid, but I also wonder how much sailing some of them actually do. All boats are a compromise of sorts and it is easy to point out flaws. I think Hanse makes very strong boats that sail very well. The interior fit and finish also appealed to me more than the other German builder and the French builders. |
Posted By: High Time
Date Posted: 29 January 2013 at 14:00
The rudder post is just in front of the bulkhead (from memory) so it would be a more difficult design exercise to make it watertight. Also, you would still need access to the lazarette area as that is where the heater is (usually) installed and pushpit aerials etc. are mounted. I fully agree with your final paragraph - self proclaimed 'experts' who state that colour schemes (for instance) are "just plain wrong" lose all credibility with me, I'm afraid. One thing Hanse should consider, though, is providing cockpit access to the lazarette area. The old 400, that has been superseded by the 415, had lazarette lockers. You will find, when you get your 415, that there is a lot of wasted space behind the rear bulkhead. Without proper access it is not usable, except for mounting an infrequently accessed heater, maybe. The available volume would take all the fenders and the dinghy as well, if you could get in!
------------- Roger High Time (415 #038) |
Ilkhanse wrote:Posted By: alexander342
Date Posted: 11 February 2013 at 15:44
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Date Posted: 11 February 2013 at 15:45
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Posted By: High Time
Date Posted: 11 February 2013 at 20:17
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Interesting photos. They look like they were taken during build, before the deck is attached. I have to say the rudder tube doesn't look very substantial! It's also interesting that they fix the heater before the deck is attached - much easier access! ------------- Roger High Time (415 #038) |
Posted By: alexander342
Date Posted: 11 February 2013 at 22:49
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There is no force on the tube, the ruddershaft is fixed below in the hull at at the upper end in the deck. Nevertheless the tube ist laminated to bulkhead - better than on my former ship ( hanse 342 ). There it was standing free and was fixed nowhere. 
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Posted By: alexander342
Date Posted: 11 February 2013 at 22:55
And this is - as an example - how it is made on a RM1250 - seen on the BOOT 2013.
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Posted By: High Time
Date Posted: 11 February 2013 at 23:48
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Understood, thanks. Do you have any more photos of the 415 in build? It's interesting to see the innards before access is restricted when they fit the deck. ------------- Roger High Time (415 #038) |
Posted By: Ilkhanse
Date Posted: 12 February 2013 at 18:32
| Alexander, thanks for posting the pics. Would live to see them again. I can't pull them up now. I have sent you a pm. |
Posted By: Jesterjon
Date Posted: 12 February 2013 at 22:33
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Hi, The 385 also has a large area behind the quarter births where Lazarette lockers would be useful, you can access it through the quarter births on either side, we store a lot of excess less often used gear there, for example an inflatable canoe, paddles, six spare fenders, used when going through the Crinan canal, the boarding ladder, not needed with the drop down transom, wet suits for those brave enough to snorkel in Scotland, even with this lot in there is still lots of room which I agree due to limited access appears wasted. Our heater is also in there but is tiny in the space. Jon ------------- Jonathon. |
Posted By: High Time
Date Posted: 27 April 2013 at 10:09
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Has anyone else received an email message like this "Hi High Time, A message has been posted on myHanse - Hanse Yachts Owners Forum that you asked us to keep an eye on. To view and/or reply to the post then click on the link below : - http://www.myhanse.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7001&PID=57998#57998" rel="nofollow - http://www.myhanse.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7001&PID=57998#57998 If you no-longer wish to receive email notification for this Topic or Forum click on the link below : - http://www.myhanse.com/email_notify.asp?TID=7001&FID=34&M=Unsubscribe" rel="nofollow - http://www.myhanse.com/email_notify.asp?TID=7001&FID=34&M=Unsubscribe There may also be other replies, but you will not receive any more notifications until you visit the forum again. Forum: 415 Topic: Hanse 415 - reviews, opinions, videos Posted By: cclive435 Any farming are likely to be quite nicely filled. For anybody who is obligated that will swipe a good cabbage due to food craving, any farmers may not be predisposed that will object http://www.rsfarmer.com " When you follow the link there is nothing posted. I assume it's SPAM but hopefully not malicious! ------------- Roger High Time (415 #038) |
Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 27 April 2013 at 10:59
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Roger, I guess because of our time zone of GMT +9 I often see spam entries on the forum but with 6-8 hours their entries seem to disappear which I assumed was the work on a forum administrator. I noticed this spammer had made two entries this morning our time which were nonsensical giberish which is always a giveaway. They seem to always list a website to go to and often list gold, watch etc in the name. If you have answered in a particular forum and the spammer appears on that particular forum you would get the normal email advise that additional answers to the forum had been posted. I think you can turn this notification email off if you want in your member control panel. ------------- Wayne W Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026. |
Posted By: High Time
Date Posted: 27 April 2013 at 11:17
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Ah - that explains it - thanks Wayne. I hadn't realised that the Forum Administrator has probably removed the offending message. I understand about the notification but will leave it turned on unless the SPAM gets to be a real nuisance. I like to be informed of any activity on threads I have contributed to, particularly this thread! ------------- Roger High Time (415 #038) |