After selling more than 200 Hanse 460s in just a few years, Hanse is rolling out the big sister to this popular mid-sized model—the 510. Designed by Berret-Racoupeau, the design brief focused on fast, comfortable cruising and easy sailing. Performance is enhanced by the wave-piercing reverse bow and chines fore and aft that maximize volume above the waterline while keeping less wetted surface below. The boat is semi-customizable with numerous options for every area of the boat.
The cockpit’s primary function is pleasure, with large seating areas port and starboard with a table at each. Owners have the option of a T-top to shelter the cockpit. A clear path from companionway to the stern bisects the tables. Aft, a large platform folds down to reveal a massive dinghy garage.
The sailing is done from the back of the boat, where twin helm stations are equipped with all the necessary tech—up to two 12-inch B&G chartplotters—and winches beside and just in front of the helms. The boat is set up for simple sailing, with a self-tacking jib standard and all the lines covered and led aft behind the lounging cockpit to this sailing station.
Photo courtesy of Hanse Yachts
Belowdecks, myriad layouts include two double cabins aft with a luxurious owner’s suite forward, two aft cabins and two forward, two singles forward and two doubles aft, and from two to four heads depending on layout. A livable crew cabin is also an option, as is a storage room with laundry capabilities. Ventilation throughout is enhanced by more than a dozen opening hatches and windows, and a large nav station in the salon can double as an office space. Quartz countertops in the galley and heads add a touch of luxury. For those heading off for long passages, a cruising upgrade will add six LiFOS 105Ah Li-ion batteries.
LOA 52’7” (with bowsprit) LWL 47’3” Beam 16’1” Draft 7’10” (other keel options offered) Displacement 37,037 lbs Sail Area 1,312 sq ft (main and jib), Engine 80hp
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