Hanse 400

GENERAL

Building year

2006

Dimensions

11.99m x 4.08m x 1.98m

Builder of the hull

Hanse Yachts AG

Hullshape

Roundbilge

Shape of keel

Finkeel

Building material

Grp

Displacement

Ca. 8.3 ton

Ballast

Ca. 2800 kg

Hull finishing

Yard

Interior finishing

Mahogany

Deck

Teak

Deck-cabins

Grp

Enclosed wheelhaus

-

Number of cabins

4 (inclusief salon)

Bunks

6

Mast-clearance

Ca. 19.5 meter

Headroom-fore

Ca. 1.90 meter

Headroom saloon

Ca. 1.95 meter

Headroom aft-cabin

Ca. 1.85 meter

Window material

Perspex

Steering

Wheel

ENGINE

Brand and type

Yanmar 3JH4E

Building year

2006

Vermogen

40 pk (29 kW)

Fuel

Diesel

Fuelconsumption

Ca. 2.3 liter per uur

Transmission

Saildrive

Manchet saildrive

Ca. 2016 jaar

Cooling

Indirect

Fueltanks material

+

Fuel tanks

App. 140 liters

R.p.m. gauge

+

Hourcounter

+

Oil pressure gauge

+

Temperature gauge

+

Engine hours

App. 3100 hour

Propellor

Folding propellor

Bowprop

Electric

Boegschroef merk

Defect

Hekschroef

-

Remarks

Saildrive SD60 new 2016 (ca. 2100 hours ), 3-blade Flexofold folding bronze propeller

RIGGING

Type of rigging

7/8

Material of spars

Aluminium

Fittings

Stainless steel

Material stays

R.v.s. 2022 new

Material of sails

Dacron

Color

White

Mainsail

Fully battened mainsail Impulsion 2022

Other sails

Genoa 2009

Jib, selftacking 2006

Reefing

Maindropsystem, 3 reefs

Spinnaker pole

-

Decksails

Sprayhood, kuiptent, bimini

Winches

4 ST

Remarks

Standing rigging replaced 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Batteries

LiFePo 2x 280Ah

Tension

12 V

Shore power

220 V

Battery charger

Sterling 50A

Generator

Paguro 4kW Diesel Generator, onl

Voltmeter

+

Amperemeter

+

Remarks

DC/DC (battery to battery) charger 30A, 690 W solar / 4 Victron MPPT chargers, Renogy 3,000 W inverter (220 V, new 2024), Sterling 30A galvanic isolator

NAVIGATION

Compass

+

Echosounder

B&G

Log

B&G

Marine radio telephone

Standard Horizon VHF radio (ne

Radio

+

Autopilot

B&G AP44 with NAC3 processor a

Radar

B&G Halo20+ Doppler new 2025

GPS

+

Plotter

B&G Zeus SR10 (new Dec 2025)

AIS

Raymarine AIS 700 (new 2023)

GAZ AND WATER

Material watertanks

Stainless steel

Watertanks

App. 300 liters

Water pressure system

Electric

Hot water system

Boiler

Indoor shower

1

Shower outside

1

Toilet

1

Holding tank

+, - liter

Refridgerator

+

Tankwell

+

Stove

2-flame

Stove fuel

Gaz

Oven

+

Heating

Webasto

Heating fuel

Diesel

Remarks

Dessalator watermaker (60 l/h, approx. 220 hours, new membranes 2024, Mermaid air conditioning system (220 V) with outlets in salon and owner’s cabin, Quick water boiler new 2024

ON DECK

Second rudder control

-

Material pulpit

Stainless steel

Safety railing

Stainless steel

Anchorwinch

Electric

Swimming platform

Integrated

Swimladder

+

Davits

1

Buitenboordmotor;

Yamaha 5hp, 2-stroke

Anchor

1

Anchorchain

+

Reddingsvlot gekeurd

1

Remarks

Plastimo ISO 9050 I, 6 person life raft in container (new 2024), Lofrans X2 electric windlass (new 2023),
Coppercoat antifouling (new 2023)

V.A.T. AND REGISTER

V.A.T.

Demonstrable payed

Registered

Not registered

Survey

Yes

SURVEYREPORT

General condition

More than sufficient

To download the inspection report in PDF format, click here

LOCATIE

INTERVIEW WITH SELLER

What’s the reason for selling the yacht?

We have thoroughly enjoyed extensive cruising over the past ten years and have created many unforgettable memories aboard this yacht. As our sailing lifestyle has evolved and we increasingly focus on longer stays and cruising in the Caribbean, we recently decided to move to a catamaran to gain additional living space and comfort.
Selling this yacht is therefore not a necessity, but simply the next step in our sailing journey.

Where have you been sailing (sailing area)?

The yacht has been extensively sailed in both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. She has also successfully completed Atlantic crossings, where she proved herself to be a safe, seaworthy, and reliable offshore cruiser in a wide range of conditions.

Since when are you the owner of the yacht? How many owners?

We are the second owners and purchased the yacht in 2006. She has always been privately owned and has never been used for charter operations.

Has the yacht been without any accident?

The yacht has never been involved in any major accident, grounding, or collision. Naturally, over the years there have been cosmetic marks consistent with normal use, such as scratches from anchoring or contact with mooring fascilities, but nothing affecting the structural integrity or performance of the vessel.

What can you tell about the sailing characteristics?

The Hanse 400 is a performance-oriented cruising yacht that combines speed, agility, and excellent handling with comfort and ease of operation. She offers responsive sailing characteristics while remaining forgiving and predictable, even in stronger conditions.
The self-tacking jib and all control lines led aft to the helm make the yacht exceptionally easy to handle short-handed or even single-handed. At the same time, she remains comfortable and rewarding to sail with a full crew on longer passages.
Combined with her bluewater-oriented equipment and energy autonomy, she is equally suited for ambitious offshore passages as well as relaxed long-term cruising at anchor.

How is the yacht maintained, are there any invoices available concerning the maintenance?

The yacht has been meticulously maintained throughout our ownership in line with manufacturers' guidelines and our own high standards as experienced bluewater sailors. A significant portion of the regular maintenance work has been carried out personally by us as attentive and hands-on owners.
Whenever repairs, servicing, or replacements were required, they were addressed promptly and professionally. This also includes the continuous upgrading and modernization of onboard systems relevant for bluewater cruising and onboard comfort. Maintenance documentation and invoices for major works and equipment are available.

Was the yacht regularly ashore during winterperiods? Every year?

Yes. During the last ten years of our ownership, the yacht spent seven winter / off-season periods ashore and three seasons afloat. Regular haul-outs allowed for thorough inspection, maintenance, and proper care of the hull, underwater systems, and technical equipment.

What is the boat name and the (special) meaning of this name?

The yacht's name is Plan B. "Plan A" represented our professional working life — "Arbeit" in German — while "Plan B" stands for the boating and sailing life we aspired to and ultimately embraced. The name reflects the freedom, adventure, and lifestyle that sailing has brought us over the years.

Other remarks:

Plan B has been a reliable and much-loved cruising yacht, equally capable of comfortable coastal sailing and serious offshore passages. Thanks to her extensive bluewater equipment — including solar panels, lithium batteries, watermaker, dinghy davits, air conditioning, and numerous further upgrades — she offers a rare and compelling combination of energy autonomy, long-range capability, and liveaboard comfort. She is a well-balanced yacht that has always been cared for with great attention and genuine pride of ownership. We hope her next owners will enjoy as many rewarding adventures aboard as we have.