Hanse 400 Performance, Comfort & German Build Quality
Price
NZ $275,000 Or nearest offer
Currency
Length
39' 4" - 12.00m
Vessel Location
Picton South Island
Launch Year
2010
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
The highly regarded Hanse 400, combines excellent sailing performance with spacious, modern comfort. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk, this yacht delivers fast, responsive sailing while remaining easy to handle short-handed - ideal for cruising or club racing.
The clean deck layout, self-tacking jib, and efficient sail plan make sailing simple and enjoyable, even with a small crew. Below deck, the Hanse 400 offers a bright, contemporary interior with generous headroom, quality finishes, and smart use of space throughout.
Key Features:
- Proven Judel/Vrolijk performance hull
- Easy short-handed sailing with self-tacking jib
- Comes with an extensive sail wardrobe for club racing
- Spacious cockpit with excellent ergonomics
- Light, modern interior with ample natural light
- Comfortable saloon with large seating area
- Well-appointed galley suitable for extended cruising
- Private cabins with good storage
- Large bathroom with enclosed shower stall
- Solid German build quality throughout
- Recently completed Jan 2026, antifouling, buff and polish, keel bolts checked This Hanse 400 represents outstanding versatility for both racing and cruising.
The clean deck layout, self-tacking jib, and efficient sail plan make sailing simple and enjoyable, even with a small crew. Below deck, the Hanse 400 offers a bright, contemporary interior with generous headroom, quality finishes, and smart use of space throughout.
Key Features:
- Proven Judel/Vrolijk performance hull
- Easy short-handed sailing with self-tacking jib
- Comes with an extensive sail wardrobe for club racing
- Spacious cockpit with excellent ergonomics
- Light, modern interior with ample natural light
- Comfortable saloon with large seating area
- Well-appointed galley suitable for extended cruising
- Private cabins with good storage
- Large bathroom with enclosed shower stall
- Solid German build quality throughout
- Recently completed Jan 2026, antifouling, buff and polish, keel bolts checked This Hanse 400 represents outstanding versatility for both racing and cruising.
Price
NZ $275,000 Or nearest offer
Vessel Name
RACONTEUR
Launch Year
2010
Length
39' 4" - 12.00m
Beam
4.04m
Draft
2.05m
Displacement
Approx 8.4t
Keel / Ballast
Approx 2.685kg
Vessel Location
Picton South Island
Region
South Island
Use
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Designer
Judel/Vrolijk
Builder
Hanse
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Teak cockpit
Engine
Yanmar 39
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Low
Fuel
140L
Water
325L
Covers
Yes
Accommodation
This is the 3 cabin version with master at bow, with private ensuite and wet head. Two further quarter cabins aft with a main shared bathroom including a shower with stall
Cabins
3
Berths
6
Shower
2
Toilet
2
Galley
Functional galley featuring a double stainless-steel sink, LPG gas stove with oven, large fridge, along with generous bench space and ample storage. Well laid out for safe, comfortable use both underway and at anchor.
Refrigeration
Large 12V fridge - approx 130L
Freezer
Small freezer compartment
Stove
2 burner gas
Water-Maker
No
Hot Water
Warm water heater running from engine
Ground Tackle
Yes
Bilge Pumps
Yes
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
-12 V DC house and engine electrical system
-230 V AC shore power with battery charger
- Cabin LED lighting and 12 V sockets
- Electric bilge pump and interior electrics
- 12 V fridge, water pressure system & hot water
- Navigation lights, shore power inlet
-230 V AC shore power with battery charger
- Cabin LED lighting and 12 V sockets
- Electric bilge pump and interior electrics
- 12 V fridge, water pressure system & hot water
- Navigation lights, shore power inlet
Electronics / Navigation
- GPS/chartplotter at helm and nav station
- Depth, log & wind instruments
- Autopilot
- VHF radio
- Depth, log & wind instruments
- Autopilot
- VHF radio
Sail Inventory
Main, jib, Code 0, Gennaker, Spinnaker, Bowsprit, Code O Furler, Spi pole, spi winches etc.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Matt Somerville-Smith
Telephone
Picton South Island
New Zealand
New Zealand