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After enjoying a fun, lively test sail on the Hanse 510 ahead of the Annapolis Sailboat Show, SAIL‘s Top 10 Best Boats review team took a closer look at this new Berret-Racoupeau design on the boat show docks.
Wave-piercing reverse bow and chines fore and aft maximize volume above the waterline while minimizing wetted surface below. The boat is semi-customizable with numerous options throughout.
The cockpit has large seating areas port and starboard with a table at each and a clear path between them. A large platform folds down to reveal a massive dinghy garage. Twin helm stations are equipped with all the necessary tech, with all lines covered and led aft behind the lounging cockpit to this sailing station.
Belowdecks, myriad layouts include two double cabins aft with a luxurious owner’s suite forward and from two to four heads depending on layout. A livable crew cabin is also an option, as is a storage room with laundry. Ventilation is enhanced by more than a dozen opening hatches and windows, and a large nav station in the salon can double as an office space.
LOA 52’7” (with bowsprit) LWL 47’3” Beam 16’1” Draft 7’10” (other keel options offered) Displacement 37,037 lbs Sail Area 1,312 sq ft (main, jib), Engine 80hp
Stay tuned for a full review of this Top 10 Best Boats nominee.
