Hanse 388

Hanse Yachts is currently updating its entire line, and the latest model to get the treatment is its mid-range 388, previously known as the 385. As you might guess, the hull of the new boat is very similar to its predecessor, being built in the same mold. However, the improvements that have gone into creating the 388 are more than just skin-deep.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Although Hanse is based in Germany, its hulls are built at a dedicated factory just over the border in Poland. Layup there is much as it has always been—good old-fashioned manual work with a roller in one hand and a laminate plan in the other. That