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Hanse 385

The Hanse 385 is an 11.40 m cruising yacht from HanseYachts AG in Greifswald, Germany, designed by judel/vrolijk & co; the builder’s drawings date from June 2011, the earliest standard-equipment list we found is valid from 23 August 2011, and on the builder’s website the Hanse 388 took its place in the summer of 2017. It has a self-tacking jib, twin wheels, a cast-iron T-keel drawing 1.99 m (a shallow keel of 1.62–1.63 m was the option) and, according to Hanse’s option list, a Volvo Penta D1-30 of 27 hp on a 130S saildrive, with the 38 hp D2-40 as an option. There was one version, with two cabins as standard and a second aft cabin as an option, but the dated lists change details: CE category A and 320 l of water in 2011, category B and 300 l in 2016, two 80 Ah batteries in 2011 against 90 + 160 Ah later. Hanse publishes no owner’s manual; its owners area offers manuals, wiring plans and drawings after registration with the boat’s CE code or Sentinel ID.

Manuals & documents

Hanse publishes no owner’s manual for the 385: it comes with the boat, and the owners area with the manuals of the installed equipment, technical documents, wiring plans and drawings needs registration with the boat’s CE code or Sentinel ID. The links go to the builder’s document server (the specification list of December 2016, the brochure of January 2017, the 2011 and 2017 drawings and two boat tests it hosts), to its model-history page and to archived copies of the builder’s 2011 list and brochure, its 2015 option lists and its model page. We host no documents.

Equipment & its manuals

Standard equipment as the builder’s documents list it. Boats were ordered with options and refitted since — check what is actually aboard.

ItemModelManual / pageNote
EngineVolvo Penta D1-301,2,3,4,5,6Standard: 27 hp with the Volvo Penta 130S saildrive and a 2-blade fixed or, as an option, folding propeller (option list on the builder’s website, 2015); the list of 23 August 2011 writes ‘Volvo D2-30, 20.1 kW / 27.3 HP’, the list of 14 December 2016 only ‘Diesel approx. 20.1 kW / 27.3 HP’Volvo Penta D1-30 Parts & service pageVolvo Penta never built a D2-30; the builder’s 2015 option list names the D1-30, whose propeller-shaft rating is exactly 20.1 kW / 27.3 hp. Freshwater cooling, sea-water strainer, fuel filter with water separator, rev counter and hour meter are standard in both lists. Read the engine plate before ordering parts, above all on late boats, whose list names no maker.
EngineVolvo Penta D2-401,7,6Option: 27.9 kW / 38 hp with the 130S saildrive and a 2-blade fixed or folding propeller (option list of 2015); the brochure of January 2017 gives 29.7 kW / 38.0 hp and pairs it with a 2-blade folding propellerVolvo Penta D2-40 Parts & service pageVolvo Penta’s operator’s manual rates the D2-40 at 27.9 kW (38.0 hp) at the propeller shaft, as the 2015 option list does. The 2011 list and brochure offer no larger engine.
SaildriveVolvo Penta 130S1,2,3,6Both engines (option list of 2015); the specification lists of 2011 and 2016 say only ‘saildrive’Volvo Penta operator’s manual D1-13, D1-20, D1-30, D2-40 (A version), with the 130S saildriveVolvo Penta’s operator’s manual for the D1-30 and D2-40 covers the 130S. Check the plate on the leg before ordering seals, anode or gear oil.
Propeller—2,3,1,7,82-blade fixed propeller standard in every list · 2-blade folding propeller as an option with either engine (2015) and with the 38 hp engine (brochure of January 2017); make not named—Segler-Zeitung’s test boat of 2011 had a three-blade fixed propeller, so check what is fitted before ordering anodes or a new prop.
Winches40 AST × 22,3,9,4Standard in the lists of 2011 and 2016: two self-tailing halyard winches ‘40 AST’ by the companionway, which take every halyard, reefing line and sheet; make not named—SAIL’s 2015 test found two winches for all lines confusing and advises the optional second pair.
WinchesLewmar 40 ST EVO × 2 · 40 EST EVO2,3,7,10Options: a second pair of self-tailing ‘40 AST’ winches as genoa winches (lists of 2011 and 2016); the brochure of January 2017 names them as manual Lewmar 40 ST EVO secondary winches and offers Lewmar 40 EST EVO electric halyard winchesLewmar Ocean & EVO winches Parts & service pageCount the winches on a used boat and look for electric ones before ordering service kits; EVO winches strip from the top without tools.
Windlass—7,2,3,9,4Option: electric anchor windlass with remote control (brochure of January 2017); standard: self-draining anchor locker and a bow fitting with anchor roller, teak step and gennaker pad eye; make not named—SAIL (2015) describes a separate compartment in the anchor locker that keeps the windlass below deck.
Bow thruster4 kW, 12 V1,7Option: retractable bow thruster of 4 kW, 12 V, under the forward berth in a watertight housing, with its own battery pack (option list of 2015; also in the brochure of January 2017); make not named—
Steering—2,3,7Standard: rod-linked twin wheels covered with leather, semi-balanced profiled rudder with aluminium stock and self-aligning needle bearings, emergency tiller · option: GRP Y-spoke wheels in black or white (brochure of January 2017); makes not named—
Toilet— · Jabsco2,3,11,7Standard: one manual marine toilet with holding tank, sea and deck discharge, and an electric shower drain pump · option: Jabsco electric toilet with sea-water flush (option list of 2015, brochure of January 2017)Jabsco electric toilets Parts & service pageHanse names no maker for the manual toilet and no model number for the Jabsco; read the label on the toilet before ordering a service kit.
HeaterEberspächer Airtronic D4 Plus11,7,12Option: diesel air heater with three outlets in the forward cabin, saloon and head, plus one outlet for the aft cabin (C1 layout) or two (C2 layout) (option list of 2015; also in the brochure of January 2017)Eberspächer Airtronic D2 / D3 / D4 / D4 Plus / B4: technical description, installation, operation and maintenance (2009, archived)The brochure of October 2011 already lists a heater as an extra without naming it.
Air conditioning12000 BTU11,7,12Option: air conditioning of 12,000 BTU for saloon and forward cabin (option list of 2015; one outlet in the brochure of January 2017); make not named—
ChartplotterB&G Zeus² 9 · 1213,7,9Option: B&G Zeus² chart plotter, 9 or 12 in, at the cockpit table with plotter rack (option list of 2015; navigation packages ‘basic’ and ‘plus’ in the brochure of January 2017) · B&G 4G broadband radar on the mast, only with the plotter (2015)—The 2011 feature drawings already show a plotter at the cockpit table as an option, without a make. The Zeus² is the generation before the Zeus³.
InstrumentsB&G Triton · Triton²2,3,13,7Standard: illuminated compass, plus depth sounder and log in the list of 2011; the list of 2016 has only the compass · options: B&G Triton displays in the cockpit with wind transducer and with speed, depth and temperature transducer (2015); two Triton² displays with GoFree wireless link (brochure of January 2017)—
AutopilotB&G13,7Option: B&G autopilot control unit with RC42 fluxgate compass (option list of 2015); with a Precision 9 compass in the brochure of January 2017; drive unit not named—
VHFB&G V50 · H5013,7Option: B&G V50 VHF with DSC at the chart table and wireless H50 handset (2015 and January 2017) · AIS class B transponder, only with the plotter, and an antenna with splitter for VHF, FM and AIS—
Audio systemFusion MS-RA205 · MS-AV700i · MS-AV75013,7Options in 2015: Fusion MS-RA205 radio with two zones or MS-AV700i with CD/DVD and colour display, MS-NRX200 remote in the cockpit, MS-UNIDOCK dock, MS-BT100 Bluetooth module, two pairs of speakers for saloon and cockpit · brochure of January 2017: Fusion MS-AV750 with wireless link—
Fridge130 l2,3,11,9Standard: 12 V fridge of about 130 l, top and front loading, with light · options: second fridge (list of 2011), 70 l front-opening fridge for layouts B1 and B3 (2015), refrigerator box at the cockpit table (2011 feature drawings); makes not named—
Stove—2,3,11Standard: gimballed 2-burner LPG stove with oven; gas bottle in a self-draining locker in the cockpit · options: microwave and Nespresso machine (230 V, not for the US and Japan); makes not named—
Water heater—2,3,11Standard: water heater with its own switch on the 230 V panel (lists of 2011 and 2016); volume and make not given · option: cockpit shower at the stern with hot and cold water (2015, Cruising Pack)—
Water pump—2,3,12,8Standard: electric pressure water system with taps in galley and head; fresh-water tank of about 320 l (list of 2011) or 300 l (brochure of 2011, list of 2016) with filler on deck; make not named—Segler-Zeitung (01/2012) found the pump under the head of the forward berth audible at night.
Bilge pump—2,3Standard: one manual and one electric bilge pump, plus a heavy-duty shower drain pump; makes not named—
BatteriesAGM 2 × 80 Ah · 90 + 160 Ah2,11,3List of 2011: engine and service battery of 12 V / 80 Ah AGM each · option list of 2015 and list of 2016: 90 Ah engine and 160 Ah service battery, AGM · upgrade: 90 Ah + 2 × 160 Ah AGM (2015)—The make is not named; check which bank is fitted before buying replacements.
Charger30 A2,3,11Standard: 12 V / 30 A battery charger with 230 V shore power and residual-current breaker (lists of 2011 and 2016); make not named—
Inverter350 W · 12/1200-6011Options in 2015: inverter of 350 W, or a combined inverter/charger ‘12/1200-60’ with a 70 A charger and a larger AC panel (the option text speaks of devices up to 1,600 W); makes not named—
Furler—2,3,7Standard: jib furler with the integrated self-tacking jib on a traveller (lists of 2011 and 2016) · option: Hanse crossover sail of about 61 m² on a second forestay, furled from the cockpit (brochure of January 2017); makes not named—
Mast & rigging—2,3,7,9Standard: 9/10 fractional rig with tapered masthead, anodised aluminium mast and boom with two spreaders, stainless standing rigging, rod kicker, backstay adjuster, single-line reefing from the cockpit and a mainsheet led ‘German style’ to both wheels · the brochure of January 2017 offers a car slide system for the mainsail and shows folding mast steps; rig maker not named—
Sails—2,3,7Standard: fully battened mainsail with two reefs and self-tacking jib, sailmaker not named · options in January 2017: Elvstrøm FCL 5-layer laminate sails, Elvstrøm HPM membrane sails, 105 % genoa on tracks with pin-stop cars, gennaker—
Swim platform—2,3,9,14,7Standard: swimming ladder · the 2011 feature drawings show a large, low platform at the stern with stowage for liferaft and gas bottles, marked as optional · options in January 2017: foldable bathing platform and a removable stainless ladder at the rail gate—
Deck covering—2,3,7,12Standard: teak on the cockpit benches · option: teak on the side decks (brochure of January 2017); the brochure of October 2011 mentions a classic laid teak deck as an extra—
Canopy & T-top—7Options in January 2017: sprayhood with stainless frame and windows, bimini with stainless frame, large cockpit tent with windows, lazy bag and lazy jacks; makes not named—

Specifications

VersionsOne model, no Mk II; the dated documents change the details: list of 23 August 2011, model year 2011/12 (CE A, 320 l of water, two 80 Ah batteries, depth sounder and log standard) · option list on the builder’s website, 2015 (Volvo Penta D1-30 or D2-40, B&G, Fusion and Eberspächer options) · list of 14 December 2016, model year 2016/17 (CE B, 300 l, 90 + 160 Ah, compass only) · brochure CIB385/E/0117 of January 2017 (navigation, cruising, comfort, performance and entertainment packages)2,1,11,13,3,7
Years built2011–2017: judel/vrolijk’s technical sail plan is dated 22 June 2011, the earliest list found is valid from 23 August 2011, the latest on the builder’s server from 14 December 2016 and the last brochure is from January 2017; on the builder’s website the 385 was still in the range in June 2017 and the 388 stood in its place in July 201715,2,3,7,16,17
Hulls builtNot published by the builder
BuilderHanseYachts AG, Greifswald (Germany)2,3,7
Designerjudel/vrolijk & co; interior by HanseYachts Design (lists of 2011 and 2016), ‘Water Vision’ in the brochure of October 20112,3,12
Length overall11.40 m2,3,12,7
Hull length10.90 m (lists of 2011 and 2016, brochure of January 2017) · 10.99 m (brochure of October 2011 and technical sail plan of June 2011)2,3,7,12,15
Waterline length10.40 m2,3,12,15
Beam3.88 m; 3.90 m in the technical sail plan of June 20112,3,12,15
DraftT-keel 1.99 m standard · shallow keel 1.62 m (list and brochure of 2011) or 1.63 m (list of 2016, brochure of January 2017) · the technical sail plan gives 2.03 / 1.62 m in light craft condition2,12,3,7,15
KeelCast-iron T-keel (‘T-speed keel’) with a low centre of gravity on stainless keel bolts; option: shallow cast-iron keel, called an L-keel in the brochure of January 2017; the 2011 feature drawings point to a reinforced bottom structure at the keel2,3,7,9
DisplacementApprox. 7.6 t standard · approx. 7.9 t with the option, which the brochures of 2011 and 2017 do not name · technical sail plan: 7600 kg in light craft condition with the medium keel; the stability curve of July 2011 was calculated at 7874 kg2,12,3,7,15,18
BallastApprox. 2.2 t standard (2200 kg with the medium keel in the technical sail plan) · approx. 2.5 t with the option (brochures of 2011 and 2017)2,3,12,7,15
Sail areaApprox. 74 m² (797 sq ft), mainsail and self-tacking jib2,3,12,7
MainsailApprox. 44.0 m² in every list and brochure; 41.0 m² in the technical sail plan of June 20112,3,7,15
GenoaSelf-tacking jib approx. 30.0 m² (28.0 m² in the technical sail plan) · 105 % genoa as an option: approx. 33.5 m² (lists of 2011 and 2016), 32.0 m² (brochure of January 2017), 33.0 m² (technical sail plan)2,3,7,15
Gennaker / Code 0Gennaker approx. 104 m² (brochure of October 2011) · approx. 96 m² (brochure of January 2017) · Hanse crossover sail approx. 60.9 m² on a second forestay (61.1 m² on the options page of the same brochure)12,7
Rig dimensions (I, J, P, E)I 14.70 m · J 4.30 m · P 14.00 m · E 5.10 m (lists and brochures; the technical sail plan gives I 14.73 m and E 5.09 m) · 9/10 fractional rig with two spreaders and a tapered masthead2,3,7,15
Air draftMast length above the waterline approx. 17.30 m; the builder gives no air draft2,3,7,15
EngineVolvo Penta D1-30, 20.1 kW / 27.3 hp, standard (option list of 2015: 20.3 kW / 27 hp; technical sail plan of June 2011: 22 kW / 30 hp) · Volvo Penta D2-40, 27.9 kW / 38 hp, option (2015; brochure of January 2017: 29.7 kW / 38.0 hp)1,2,3,15,7
DriveSaildrive, a Volvo Penta 130S with both engines; 2-blade fixed propeller standard, 2-blade folding propeller as an option1,2,3,7
Fuel tankApprox. 160 l (42 US gal)2,3,12,7
Water tankApprox. 320 l (list of 23 August 2011) · approx. 300 l (79 US gal) (brochure of October 2011, list of 2016, brochure of January 2017)2,12,3,7
Holding tankHolding tank with sea and deck discharge; the builder gives no volume2,3
Cabins2 standard, 3 with the optional second aft cabin; layouts drawn by the builder: A1/B1/C1 standard, A1/B2/C2, A1/B3/C1 and A1/B4/C2 as options (C2 has two aft cabins)2,3,12,19,20,21,22
HullGRP: isophthalic gelcoat, vinylester first layer, polyester bulk laminate (orthophthalic or DCPD), main bulkhead laminated to the hull, GRP strongback; deck in balsa sandwich2,3
CE categoryA (ocean), certified by GL (list and brochure of 2011) · B (list of 2016, brochure of January 2017)2,12,3,7
AwardsBest sailing yacht 2012 at the Wind and Water Boatshow (Poland) · nominated for SAIL’s Best Boats 2013 and for the Asian Marine & Boating Awards 2014 (production sailing yacht up to 15 m)23
PredecessorHanse 375: the builder’s history dates its debut to 2010, and Segler-Zeitung’s test of 01/2012, which Hanse hosts, calls it the 385’s predecessor24,8
SuccessorHanse 388: in the range on the builder’s website from July 2017, where the 385 had stood in June; the builder’s model history dates the 388 2017–202416,17,25

Good to know

  • The 2011 list names a ‘Volvo D2-30’, which Volvo Penta never built. Hanse’s 2015 option list names the D1-30 (27 hp) as standard and the D2-40 (38 hp) as an option, both on the 130S saildrive, while the 2016 list names no maker at all. Read the engine plate before you order filters, impeller or a manual.2,1,3
  • Hanse’s figures depend on the date of the document: CE category A and 320 l of water in the list of August 2011, category B and 300 l in the list of December 2016; two 80 Ah batteries in 2011, 90 + 160 Ah later; depth sounder and log standard in 2011, only a compass in 2016; hull length 10.90 m in the lists, 10.99 m in the launch brochure. Go by the build year and the CE plate when you compare adverts.2,3,12,11
  • The standard boat has only two self-tailing ‘40 AST’ winches, and every halyard, reefing line and sheet ends on them; SAIL’s 2015 test advises the optional second pair. The January 2017 brochure lists Lewmar 40 ST EVO secondary winches and Lewmar 40 EST EVO electric halyard winches, so count the winches and check for electric ones before buying service kits.2,3,4,7
  • The owner’s manual came with the boat and is not public. Hanse’s owners area gives the manuals of the installed equipment, technical documents, wiring plans and drawings after registration with the CE code or the Sentinel ID; Hanse does not say how far back it covers older boats, so when you buy used, ask the seller for the CE code and the original folder.26
  • Segler-Zeitung’s test of an early boat (01/2012) criticised squeaking, partly hollow floorboards, a water pump under the head of the forward berth that disturbs sleep, and an engine room that could be better insulated. These are easy things to check at a viewing.8
  • The cast-iron T-keel hangs on stainless keel bolts, and the builder’s 2011 feature drawings stress the reinforced bottom structure around it. At a survey, look at the keel-to-hull joint and the bolts from inside, above all after a grounding.2,3,9

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