Fast-forward to 2024 and the performance and handling benefits of these design features are indisputable. This style has now become almost the norm for new designs arriving from the naval powerhouses of Europe. And the Ryck 280 is another great example, albeit with enough subtle changes to differentiate it from the competition. Coming out of Germany, Ryck is a new division of well-known yachting brand Hanse. Realising that its range offering had a gap in the 24- to 39-foot powerboat segment, Hanse decided to create a new brand to help fill that gap.
And the Ryck 280, designed by Bill Dixon, a Brit, is the first model to carry this new branding. Positioned as a day cruiser, Hanse has attempted to combine a comfortable cabin with a stylish sport design. All in a sophisticated but easily maintainable outboard-powered package. Although this is a production boat, Ryck has taken the approach of offering six different configurations to
