Hanse 385

[dufour27]

Hello,

I'm considering trading up and have to say the research I've done on the Hanse 385 has impressed me.

Does anyone have experience as a crew member or skipper and what would you say are the pros and cons?

I'm looking for a yacht that would allow me to sail single handed or short handed, provide plenty of storage and comfort - and it has to be reasonably quick.

Many thanks.

 

[Vara]

I've got one moored up a short distance away, looks like a pretty substantial yacht, and judging by the freeboard should have bags of space.

No in depth experience though.

 

[GrumpyOldGit]

Hello,

I'm considering trading up and have to say the research I've done on the Hanse 385 has impressed me.

Does anyone have experience as a crew member or skipper and what would you say are the pros and cons?

I'm looking for a yacht that would allow me to sail single handed or short handed, provide plenty of storage and comfort - and it has to be reasonably quick.

Many thanks.

Good sized vessel with a powerful rig and HUGE accomodation.
Quick to windward and not too rolly downhill.

Biggest downside from my viewpoint is the general quality of fittings ie, the plumbing terminates in chromed taps that look great for the first season and then on re-launch in season two all the chrome has fallen off !

Blocks and deck fittings are all way too undersized to deal with the substantial loadings generated by the big rig and have an alarming habit of exploding when under pressure, mainsheet and sheet blocks being the biggest culprits.

If you can afford to resolve these issues as soon as you get the boat it will be a great purchase but using one without sorting out the flaws will be frustrating to say the least.

Good luck in your quest !

 

[Halcyon Yachts]

Hello,

I'm considering trading up and have to say the research I've done on the Hanse 385 has impressed me.

Does anyone have experience as a crew member or skipper and what would you say are the pros and cons?

I'm looking for a yacht that would allow me to sail single handed or short handed, provide plenty of storage and comfort - and it has to be reasonably quick.

Many thanks.

I have delivered a few... The Pro's are that you can get a lot of boat, with good performance, for your money. The natural cons with this is that the quality of finishing is reflective of the price. They are light and roomy and very easy to sail. Self tacking jib should suit your needs too!

On balance I do like them and they do what they set out to do very well. I would always recommend that you sail one before you buy it and of course explore the market and look at all your options within your budget.

Good luck!

Pete

 

[Daydream believer]

Try the Hanse owners forum
May be a bit biased but a good place to see what has & has not gone wrong
All owners say speed is excellent
If you are buying second hand then perhaps the 370 may be better as many owners say that is the best in the range for its size. & price would be better for a boat that has had all the wrinkles sorted. There must be a few abroad due to the recession.
The year of build is important
Best boats built 2003 to 2005 when factory was smaller & quality control better
I have a 311 & find that great for SH sailing . However, I am 65 & a larger boat wold be a handful. If you are fit then a 37 should be OK to SH

 

[dufour27]

Thanks for your advice guys.

 

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Blocks and deck fittings are all way too undersized to deal with the substantial loadings generated by the big rig and have an alarming habit of exploding when under pressure, mainsheet and sheet blocks being the biggest culprits.

I have friends with a 370 who have suffered this type of problem. The genoa car track has pulled out of the deck. Numerous other failures of kit which didn't take the strain.

 

[Daydream believer]

I have friends with a 370 who have suffered this type of problem. The genoa car track has pulled out of the deck. Numerous other failures of kit which didn't take the strain.

Is that a problem with a lot of the budget end boats?
It is often thought a good idea to buy S hand as these problems will have been sorted. Most owners love their 370. However, most owners just love their yachts. Full stop. So comparisons can be a little biased

 

[TrailerSailer]

Hanse 370

Hi
I have a 2008 Hanse 370. Very happy with it and would say that it is the best of the range of 37' Hanse - 371, 370, 375 & 380.

The only serious problem I've had, which is a recognised one, is that the glued in windows came unstuck. Despite being out of warranty no problems about getting them replace and fitted correctly. Apparently some quality control issue with the supplied glue and UV degrading.

Good to sail and fast. Although the self tacker lacks some power, convenience makes up for that.

After 5 seasons there are no other serious problems and I've never really noticed that the winches are possibly slightly undersized. Also no problems with tracks losening or other fittings coming adrift. I did choose to change the bow roller assembly for a beefed up one as she is kept on a swinging mooring and the origional felt a little light for permenant use.

 

[bitbaltic]

The year of build is important
Best boats built 2003 to 2005

I do wish you'd stop saying that

You can't possibly have owned three successive Hanses built in 2002, 2004 and 2006 to make a reasoned assessment of this so it can only be a summarisation from opinions on myhanse.com doubtless fortified by your own boat being c. 2004 +/- 1 yr.

the number of Hanses built between 1993 and 2003, and from 2005 to 2012, must hugely exceed those built from 2003-2005 so statistically it is as likely as much chance that owners report less problems with boats built in that period than before or after. And as I say your sample is not scientific it is hearsay on the owners site coupled perhaps to wishful thinking about your own boat.

Myhanse has plenty of folk moaning about minor build issues with even the latest boats. We have boats from a builder of budget if lovely boats. They were a budget builder when they started, still are now, and were just so in 2003-2005.

I've said it before but every boat whether Hanse or by any other builder should be bought on condition. Simples. That way you are in some way assured of a quality boat whatever its marque or age.

 

[Daydream believer]

I do wish you'd stop saying that
. And as I say your sample is not scientific it is hearsay on the owners site .

Well to cover the period prior to 2003 I quote from a PBO test of the Hanse 311 refering to boats built earlier" Perhaps a tad rough in places"& " then it was roughly cut plywood, unsealed endgrain & door furniture that threatened to come away in your hand"
So that is an opinion from the yachting press. I also point out that the test report was sent to the UK dealer before publication & he ageed it
So i reckon that gets me half way there
True for the period after 2006 I have to go by owners reports- not all from the forum- & in my opinion -whilst the overall standard is good for the price there are still glaring quality issues arising from what would appear to be manufacturing problems rather than initial design
I would not buy a new Hanse- & i could quite easily afford one -for a number of reasons. One being possible reliability of build.

However, in this forum contributors can only offer their opinions & it is up to readers to establish their own assessment of the thread. I often disagree with threads but each contributor is entitled to his opinion so long as it does not render offence to others
You have stated yours & one has to respect that. Hopefully we can agree to disagree & carry on
Good health

 

[bitbaltic]

However, in this forum contributors can only offer their opinions & it is up to readers to establish their own assessment of the thread. I often disagree with threads but each contributor is entitled to his opinion so long as it does not render offence to others
You have stated yours & one has to respect that. Hopefully we can agree to disagree & carry on
Good health

Absolutely, fair enough. Didn't mean to cause any bad feeling and I hope none's been taken. Let's move on.

 

[Aqua Badger]

Hi Everyone,

I have sailed a 385 a few times now with friends that have owned one for 12 months. They had a 2005 341 previously.

The 385 seems better built than the older one and it is also extremely stiff. It will happily sail with full sail in 20 plus knots and they are yet to manage to make it round up.

I would and they will spend a few hundred pounds on better blocks but to be fair the standard ones are Ok so far.

It is surprisingly fast and solid and from my experience can only recommend it.