[OFF MARKET] Hanse 540e (CAOL ILA) - Yacht for Sale - Well-Performing Family Cruiser (2)
21 October 2025 · 13 min · 4K views · Lymington
What this video covers
The Hanse 540e is a 54-foot performance cruiser designed for short-handed sailing, featuring a self-tacking jib and in-boom furling for the mainsail.4:13 This specific vessel, a one-owner boat since 2009, has completed an Atlantic crossing and spent years in the Caribbean before returning to Lymington, United Kingdom.1:16 The deck layout includes a retractable anchor system, a large stern swim platform that doubles as dinghy storage, and a cockpit with twin electric primary winches that centralize sail controls.2:48 Below deck, the interior offers a three-cabin layout, each with an en suite head, and is equipped for long-distance cruising with a water maker, generator, and reverse-cycle air conditioning in every cabin.9:41 Navigation electronics include updated B&G plotters and a Simrad autopilot system.6:42 The boat features a deep, long keel and a wide beam that carries aft, providing significant interior volume and stability for both coastal cruising and blue-water passages.0:58
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