Hanse 388 - What more do you need in a family cruiser?

This 2021 Hanse 388, spec’d up to the eyes, has a big market of potential buyers looking for family coastal cruisers capable of short offshore passages. An upgrade of the popular Hanse 385, the 388 squared up to Beneteau’s Oceanis, Jeanneau’s Sun Odyssey and Bavaria’s Cruiser ranges and brought buyers an easy-to-sail yacht with a bright interior thanks to the new deck design.

This three-double-cabin version is almost in as-new condition and offers her next owner light-filled, thoughtfully-designed and comfortable living spaces. Add to that decent performance and easy single-handed sail handling from the helm stations, leaving a largely line-free and guest-friendly cockpit, and Chris Beeson reckons you have quite a compelling package.

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0:26 Foredeck
0:49 Side deck
1:24 Cockpit
2:36 Galley
3:45 Navigation station
5:05 Saloon
6:12 Forward Cabin
7:08 Engine access
7:34 Heads
8:15 Aft cabin
8:58 Hull and construction
9:26 Conclusion

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LOA 11.4m (37ft 5in)
Waterline length 10.40m (34ft 1in)
Beam 3.90m (12ft 12in)
Draught 2.06m (6ft 9in)
Ballast 2,380kg 5,247 lbs
Displacement 8,270kg 18,232 lbs
Price £ 234,950 (tax paid) correct when recorded (18/2/2025)

Full brokerage listing:
https://www.michaelschmidt.co.....uk/msp-boat/boat-lis

Thanks to Inspiration Marine Group and Michael Schmidt and Partners for allowing us on board for this tour.
https://www.inspirationmarine.co.uk


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