The Hanse 348 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The sailing press has given positive reviews of the Hanse 348. For example, Yachting Monthly described it as a "delight" to sail, with good performance and easy handling. Cruising World awarded it the Best Value prize in their Boat of the Year competition in 2019, praising its affordability, easy sailing experience, and potential to provide couples and families with enjoyable coastal vacations.

Yes, the Hanse 348 is still in production. It has been built by Hanse Yachts since 2018.

Hanse Yachts is still in business and continues to produce a range of innovative sailing yachts with fast cruising and easy sailing characteristics.

The Hanse 348 has an increased rig size compared to its predecessor, the Hanse 345, providing a larger more powerful sail area. This has greatly increased its sailing performance without compromising its easy sailing experience.

The Hanse 348 is available with two keel options: a shallow keel with a draft of 1.55m or an L-keel with a draft of 1.95m.

The Hanse 348 has been described as enjoyable to sail, with good performance and easy handling. It features a self-tacking jib and all lines led aft to the helm for easy short-handed sailing. Yachting Monthly described it as "a delight" to sail, with good performance even when reefed and light and responsive steering thanks to its Jefa steering system.

The Hanse 348 is available in either a two or three-cabin version. The number of people that can be accommodated on board depends on the layout chosen and the number of berths in each cabin. Typically, each cabin has a double berth, so the maximum number of people that can be accommodated on board would be either four or six, depending on whether the two or three-cabin version is chosen.

The cost of a secondhand Hanse 348 can vary depending on factors such as its age, condition, location, and equipment. A search on boat24.com shows used Hanse 348s for sale with prices ranging from £106,010 for basic models to £156,482 for more expensive models.