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HANSE 510: First Impressions at the Biograd Boat Show
October 28, 2023 · 15 min · 10K views · Biograd na Moru
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The Hanse 510, displayed at the 2023 Biograd Boat Show, features significant design updates compared to the Hanse 508, including improved cockpit access and a redesigned bimini frame.3:43 The interior layout of this five-cabin version offers increased headroom and a return of the shared bathroom access between cabins.6:30 Notable changes include a relocated navigation station integrated into the main control panel area and the reintroduction of lips on galley storage cupboards.7:47 The anchor locker design features a sloped floor, which may cause chain to pile up against the windlass during retrieval, a potential issue for single-handed operation.12:18 The hydraulic swim platform and ladder system shown on this unit are temporary configurations for charter and boat show use.12:59 Future production models will feature finalized manual or hydraulic ladder mechanisms.1:40 A full performance assessment remains pending until sea trials scheduled for the following season.13:46
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