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Hanse Yachts 508

Solent · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · First built 2018

A 15.5-metre cruiser featuring a versatile Solent rig and a choice between deep and shallow keel configurations

Designed by Judel, Vrolijk & Co.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder

See her sail

The Hanse Yachts 508, on the water

The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.

Footage from 45 Degrees Sailing

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 28 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 28
CoastalBluewater

1.96 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.96
LightHeavy

165 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 165
EasygoingPowered-up

19.6 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 19.6
TenderStiff

28% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 28%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Heavier than ~78% of boats her size on file
  • Draws more than ~83% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~89% of boats her size on file

Compared with 1576 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The Hanse Yachts 508, as the fleet has seen it

Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.

The Hanse Yachts 508 is a 15.6-meter Solent-rigged sailboat, designed by Judel, Vrolijk, & Co. and built by Hanse Yachts since 2018. It features a fin keel with a bulb and spade rudder, with a standard draft of 2.4 meters and an optional shallow keel drawing 1.98 meters. Aboard *45 Degrees Sailing*, a new 2024 Hanse 508 chartered by MK Yacht Explorer was prepared for transit from Portorož, Slovenia, to Trogir, Croatia, requiring the crew to manage sun exposure due to the absence of a bimini and spray hood.2:15 The crew troubleshot a generator error and navigated using iPad and phone-based Navionics charts when a plotter card was missing.8:29 The Hanse 508's dedicated skipper cabin is larger than those found on Lagoon catamarans, offering standing room, a sink, and a separate toilet accessible without entering a guest cabin.5:08 The Hanse 508 features hydraulically lowering cockpit tables that convert into double lounges, which *45 Degrees Sailing* notes is a significant advantage for clients prioritizing lounging space. The Selden in-mast furling system requires careful management of the endless furling line and mast-mounted ratchet to control the mainsail, with the ratchet setting essential for reefing.0:06

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

Where the fleet has filmed this boat.

Seen 2 times across one channel of the fleet.

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On the water

The Hanse Yachts 508 on video

New Hanse 508 delivery - Slovenia to Trogir Part 1A new Hanse 508 undergoes a delivery passage from Portorož, Slovenia, to Trogir, Croatia.45 Degrees SailingCrew Cabins: Where does the skipper sleep?The Lagoon 42, 46, and 40 crew cabins have no standing room, no bathroom access, and no air conditioning.45 Degrees SailingHANSE 510: First Impressions at the Biograd Boat ShowThe Hanse 510 features a redesigned cockpit and interior layout, though the anchor locker design requires monitoring.45 Degrees SailingHanse 460 Review - Whats going on?!The Hanse 460 features a difficult manual swim platform and cockpit lazarettes blocked by lowered hydraulic tables.45 Degrees SailingWhy Charter with 45 Degrees Sailing?Nick compares Hanse 460 and Hanse 508 cockpit layouts to match charter yachts with specific client needs.45 Degrees Sailing

What they go for

Market signal

Where the fleet has seen this model come up for sale.

1seen for sale

From the fleet's own footage — our observed signal, not broker listings.

The record

Full specifications

The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
27.6%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Solent
Ratios
SA / displacement
19.6
Displacement / length
165.1
Comfort ratio
27.9
Capsize screening
1.96
Hull speed
8.9 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2473
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Ballast type
Cast Iron
Production
Years built
First built 2018
Designer
Judel, Vrolijk, Co
Builder
Hanse Yachts

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The family

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