The Hanse 418 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Hanse 418 is an updated version of the Hanse 415, which was launched in 2012 and discontinued in 2017. The 418 has an upgraded interior and a completely new deck arrangement, but it has the same hull as the 415.

The Hanse 418 has a fractional sloop rig with a self-tacking jib and a large mainsail. The mast is deck-stepped and supported by double swept-back spreaders and discontinuous rod rigging. The boom is equipped with a single-line reefing system and a lazy bag. The sail area is 87 m² (936 sq ft) for the standard sails and 103 m² (1109 sq ft) for the performance sails.

The Hanse 418 has two keel options: a L-shaped medium draft keel of 2.10 m (6.9 ft) or a shallow draft keel of 1.62 m (5.3 ft). Both keels are made of cast iron and have a low center of gravity for stability and performance.

The Hanse 418 is designed to be fast, agile, flexible under different conditions, durable, and easy to sail. It has a balanced helm, a responsive rudder, and a powerful sail plan that can be controlled with the Hanse Easy Sail System.

The Hanse Easy Sail System is a feature that makes sailing a Hanse yacht easy and fast, even with a small crew or single-handed. It consists of a self-tacking jib, a fully battened main sail, a main drop system, and a cockpit layout that allows you to operate all the sheets and halyards from the helm stations with electric winches and clutches.

The average cost of a secondhand Hanse 418 depends on the year, condition, equipment, and location of the boat. Based on the listings on YachtWorld, the price range for a used Hanse 418 is from £186,510 to £272,858 (approximately $250,000 to $365,000).

Yes, this boatbuilder is still in business. Hanse Yachts is one of the largest and most successful yacht manufacturers in Germany. It was founded in 1990 by Michael Schmidt and is based in Greifswald on the Baltic Sea. It produces nine models of sailing yachts from 31 to 67 feet, as well as motor yachts under the brands Fjord and Sealine.

This designer is Judel/Vrolijk & Co, a renowned naval architecture firm based in Bremerhaven, Germany. It was founded in 1978 by Rolf Vrolijk and Torsten Conradi and has designed many successful racing yachts, such as America's Cup winners Alinghi and Oracle Team USA. It has also created many cruising yachts for brands like Dehler, Baltic Yachts, Nautor's Swan, Grand Soleil, Wally Yachts, and of course Hanse Yachts.