2016 Hanse 455

The 2016 Hanse 455 is a 45-foot cruising sailboat designed by Judel/Vrolijk & CO for both performance and ease of handling. Built with a composite hull and engineered for single-handed operation, all control lines lead aft to the helm stations where twin self-tailing electric primary winches and full electronics pods allow the boat to be sailed efficiently from one position. A Volvo D2-55 diesel engine of 53 horsepower drives the boat through a saildrive at a cruising speed of 7 knots.

The interior features a three-cabin, two-head layout finished in cherry wood with teak and holly floorboards. The forward master cabin is separated from the saloon by a thick bulkhead and offers an island berth with custom lee boards, hanging lockers, and an ensuite head with shower. Two additional double cabins aft each have opening portholes and hatches. The saloon accommodates eight around a U-shaped dinette and includes a generous L-shaped settee and large hull windows for natural light. A dedicated navigation area houses the chart table and electrical switches.

Equipment and systems are comprehensive. The boat carries 2021 sails including a mainsail with double reef, a self-tacking jib, and a Code 0 with continuous line roller-furler. Twin Selden masts with stainless steel rigging, full B&G electronics including dual Zeus chart plotters and autopilot, and dual 220/120V shore power systems support extended cruising. Additional systems include a water maker, bow thruster, 400-watt solar array integrated into the Bimini, Iridium satellite internet, and an Android touchscreen entertainment system. Deck features include full teak decks, seven opening hatches, an electric head, and a complete offshore safety kit.

Recent upgrades over the past three years include a watermaker refit, new air conditioning and board installation, complete sailsdrive refit, new quick bow thruster, new rigging for the Code 0, a hard-bottomed dinghy with outboard engine and davits, and enhanced photovoltaic systems with additional battery capacity. The boat carries dual house and engine battery banks, a gas generator, and a complete canvas suite including dodger, Bimini, and covers.