Hanse, renowned for their expertise in crafting sailing vessels, has outdone itself with the 445 model, which caters to both leisurely cruising and competitive racing. What truly sets the Hanse 445 apart is its versatility. It's a yacht that can be easily handled by a single sailor, yet it's robust and spacious enough for extended cruising with family or friends. For those with a competitive streak, the 445's racing credentials are undeniable. It's a yacht that performs exceptionally well in regattas, offering a thrilling and competitive sailing experience.
A product of Hanse’s large modern production facility in Germany, the 445’s hull is solid hand-laid fiberglass throughout, with a vinylester skin to prevent blistering. The deck laminate has a balsa core. A fiberglass “strongback” framework is bonded to the hull to help carry keel and rig loads, and the boat’s main bulkhead is securely laminated to the hull and deck to provide additional structural integrity.
Two keels are available, a 7ft 4in deep fin and a 5ft 8in shoal keel, both in a “T” configuration with a long torpedo-like ballast bulb at the bottom . The fractional double-spreader rig, with a tapered aluminum mast, can fly a masthead spinnaker. A slab-reefed, fully battened main with lazyjacks is standard, as is a 106 percent self-tacking blade jib.
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