New Hanse 630e nominated for prestigious award

by Media Services on 22 Nov 2006 The new Hanse 630e has been nominated for the coveted ‘European Yacht of the Year’ award in the category of sailing yachts longer than 15 metres.

From the 13th to 15th November in Barcelona, selected international trade journalists will have the chance to comprehensively test the top products from European yacht manufacturers and to give their verdict.

Clean lines.

The most obvious features of the Hanse 630e, the newest yacht in the premium segment, are the clean hull lines and the tidy deck. Halyards, control lines and sheets are hidden away below deck, the hydraulic-electric powered jib furler for the self-tacking jib is embedded in the bow, and the high quality panorama windows in the cabin roof plus all hatches are integrated flush with the deck.

Yet the orderly scheme on deck is more than just an optical enhancement – it has a strong practical benefit: all essential functions can be easily operated from the helm. This allows the Hanse 630e to be sailed quickly and safely, even with a small crew.
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Large scale but easy to sail.

During development of the Hanse 630e, special attention was paid to achieving optimum sailing performance: a T-shaped keel and a high performance steering system with self-aligning rudder bearings provide pure feeling and fast and balanced sailing in all conditions. A lifting keel is available as optional equipment, varying the draft between 7’2' and 11’7' (standard: 9’7').

The state of the art rig with swept-back spreaders and externally positioned shrouds further enhance the excellent sailing characteristics and improve the Hanse 630e’s impressive static strength. As an extra feature, the externally-positioned, carbon fibre-reinforced chain plates effectively increase and contribute to a maximum utilization of space below deck.

The premium class characteristics of the new Hanse flagship are demonstrated by four optional cabin combinations: high-quality materials like Corian on all work spaces and luxurious wooden surfaces are standard features. Partly free-standing, adjustable leather chairs provide a level of convenience previously unknown for this type of yacht. The linear, bright interior is an additional highlight of Hanse’s successful design philosophy. One special feature is the free-standing working space in the galley.

High performance.

With the base price of $1,695,000. HanseYachts has once again set a benchmark in terms of price-performance ratio. The Hanse 630e is entirely manufactured from high quality epoxy: the result is a light, extremely strong and spacious construction which makes optimal use of techniques and materials from international regatta sport.

And as with all Hanse yachts, the Hanse 630e bears the GL certificate from 'Germanischer Lloyd' – a certification which represents independent quality and safety standards.

HanseYachts Corporate Profile

The tradition of boat building in Greifswald stretches back to 1361, and HanseYachts has continued the tradition since 1993. The first yacht presented by the head of the boatyard Michael Schmidt was the now-legendary Hanse 291, which was at the time offered at the special price of 44,444 Deutsch Marks. Since then, under the motto 'Evolution not Revolution', the steadily growing company has developed fast yachts in cooperation with the design office judel / vrolijk & co which, by its own estimation, actually belong on the catwalk but which guarantee safe travel and successful regattas. Employing high-grade materials, HanseYachts produces classically beautiful boats with luxurious interiors which nevertheless serve one purpose: the pure joy of sailing.

Specification Hanse 630e:
Length: 19.00 m / 62’4'
Beam: 5.20 m / 17’1'
Draft: 2.95 m / 9’7' (standard keel)
2.20 - 3.50 m / 7’2' - 11’7' (lifting keel)
Displacement: 23.7 t / 52,318 lb
Total sail area: 214.60 m² / 2,310 sq ft
Design: judel / vrolijk & co

Base price ex boatyard: 695,000 € excl. VAT.

Contact:

Windcraft Australia Pty Ltd
Phone.02 9979 1709
Email: boats@windcraft.com.au
www.hanseyachts.com.au