The Hanse 415 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

Hanse Yachts is a German company that was founded in 1990 by Michael Schmidt, a former Admiral's Cup winner. The company started with a single model, the Hanse 291, and gradually expanded its range of sailboats.

In 2007, Hanse Yachts acquired Moody Yachts, a British brand with a long tradition of building bluewater cruisers.

In 2011, Hanse Yachts also acquired Dehler Yachts, another German brand with a reputation for high-performance sailing yachts.

Today, Hanse Yachts is one of the largest sailboat manufacturers in Europe, with six brands under its umbrella: Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Fjord, Sealine, and Privilège.

The Hanse 415 is no longer in production. The last model year was 2017. According to Hanse Yachts, more than 500 units of the Hanse 415 were built.

The Hanse 415 comes with a standard fractional sloop rig, with a self-tacking jib and a large mainsail with two reefing points. The mast is made of aluminium and has two sets of swept-back spreaders. The boom has a single-line reefing system and an integrated boom vang. The standard sail area is 87 sqm (936 sq ft), but there are optional upgrades available, such as a performance rig with a taller mast and larger sails, a furling mast for the mainsail, or a gennaker or code zero for downwind sailing.

The standard (or owners) version of the Hanse 415 has two or three cabins and one or two heads, depending on the layout chosen by the owner. The charter version has four cabins and two heads, with one cabin being smaller and located in the bow. The charter version also has less storage space and fewer options for customization than the standard version.

The Hanse 415 has two keel options: a standard L-shaped keel with a draft of 1.72 m (5.8 ft) and a ballast of 2.9 t (6,393 lbs), or a shoal draft T-shaped keel with a draft of 1.37 m (4.5 ft) and a ballast of 3 t (6,614 lbs). Both keels are made of cast iron and have low centres of gravity to improve stability and performance.

The Hanse 415 is a fast and agile sailboat that can handle various wind and sea conditions. The boat has a balanced and responsive helm, thanks to its well-designed hull shape, twin rudders, and Jefa steering system. The boat is also easy to sail single-handed or with a small crew, thanks to its self-tacking jib, German sheeting system, powered winches (optional), and autopilot (optional). The boat can reach speeds of over 8 knots upwind and over 10 knots downwind in moderate winds.

The average cost of a secondhand Hanse 415 depends on several factors, such as the year of manufacture, the condition of the boat, the equipment and options installed, and the location of the boat. According to some online listings, the price range for a used Hanse 415 can vary from around €120,000 to €200,000