Technology and disposable income are changing sailing and making luxurious boats available to more people than ever. The Hanse 460 is a perfect example. Not many years ago, a 46-foot production model performance cruiser with electric winches, apartment-like accommodations, and a simple rig that a typical middle-aged couple could handle easily was a wish. Now it is a reality.
Hanse went to Berret-Racoupeau for this fast, modern design with its reverse bow, wide, stable underbody, and rounded chines.