Hanse 2017 455 Quality?

[sailingmonika]

Hi all, we finally are back looking to buy a sailboat. Covid-19 thwarted our plans. We are now looking at Hanse 455, 2017. Does anyone have any firsthand experience with how well they sail (are they stiff? tender? easy for short-handed sailing? do you get weather helm?). Also concerned about the quality, have seen some threads about new Hanse owners who have had lots of quality problems. We intend to keep for 10 years. How well do they hold up? thanks!

[Sand crab]

You have this posted in the multihull forum so you might want to try moving somewhere else.

[DeValency]

Originally Posted by sailingmonika

Hi all, we finally are back looking to buy a sailboat. Covid-19 thwarted our plans. We are now looking at Hanse 455, 2017. Does anyone have any firsthand experience with how well they sail (are they stiff? tender? easy for short-handed sailing? do you get weather helm?). Also concerned about the quality, have seen some threads about new Hanse owners who have had lots of quality problems. We intend to keep for 10 years. How well do they hold up? thanks!

Sails nicely in light winds and (very) calm seas, easy to handle - basically a daysailer and marina floater. If you have other plans, stay away.

Beneteau, Jeanneau and Catalina are by far better built and sail well at the same price range.