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Hi Doug - yes there are two drain holes just aft of the anchor locker area but the majority of the drainage is off the transom

Thank you - they really have done a superb job of the design and build.

Hi Clive - I am happy to do a separate manoeuvrability video when the opportunity arises. I will get it done as soon as I can. Kind regards Phil

Hi Mike I am not sure I did specifically sorry - there are 4 domestic batteries, which are 160ah each on this boat. They are mounted just inside the fuel tanks, which means there are 2 either side in the engine bay. There are the 2 more of these for the bow thruster and stern thruster (24v in series) and also a dedicated engine start battery too.

Thank you for taking the time to comment but it doesn't sound like you have had the opportunity to have a look around one in person. You would be very welcome to arrange a visit if you would like to. We are based at Hamble Point Marina near Southampton in the Uk if you would like to get aboard. After 18 years with Hanse I am happy to let you know that the quality of the interior fittings and finishing has got better during this time.

Hi Brian - the DS41, 48 and 54 all have a single rudder - the DS45 was the only model have twin rudders

Really kind of you thank you. The price varies quite considerably depending on the specification but typically are around £500,000 GBP excluding VAT

Strangely and a little bit like "sheep" is both singular and plural in English, "Heads" is used for both singular and plural.

The term is "head".

A typical specification for a 360 is about £300,000 inc VAT, delivered and ready to sail in the UK. This particular one is a little bit more as we have upgraded it even further with laminate sails, larger engine with folding prop, larger plotter, extra fridges and a few other bells and whistles

@@inspirationmarine that's a realistic price for such a beauty. Love the design!

It feels very similar to a 40 footer of 10 years ago

Hi Rick. Yes good point but we have only ever delivered the owner's suite layout so I forgot apologies. It is possible to split the forward cabin space into two doubles or even 4 single bunks

@@inspirationmarine Thanks!

Hi Philip - apologies for not covering it but as long as the three Lewmar hatches in the transom bulkhead are closed, that is a watertight bulkhead - the channels you can see are just cockpit drains.

Thanks Steve - much appreciated

Hi Paul - thank you - we plan to get out to do that on video before the boat show if we can. We did go through all of the points of sail with Yachting Monthly and their review should be available in a month or so.

Thank you - The Selden furling main sails should be furled with the boom out on the port side, so that the batten pockets furl on the inside of the wrap and the sail' entry into the mast cavity is smoother with less friction. As we were on port tack for 90% of the trip over we had to tack onto starboard and then sailed on the jib for a minute to alter the main sail.

The layout in this video is the smaller of the two galley options but quite honestly felt plenty big enough for 5 of us on the channel crossing (and masses of storage). If you prefer a larger galley however this is no problem with slightly less saloon seating space

Good question but actually the way these are built in terms of through deck fittings, a leak is very rarely an issue. There is an aluminium backing plate laminated underneath wherever there is a fitting (or could be a fitting), so there is very rarely any requirement in terms of fittings to gain access underneath. If a fitting were to be damaged in an accident, the backing plate could be re-tapped to be larger for a larger fitting from above deck and then re-sealed. A clever and future proof way of doing this.

It felt VERY solid underway even with 40 knot gusts and a reasonable sea. Notably not a single sound below decks of any creaking or groaning.

Thank you for your comment - I don't have any footage of this aspect but we will head out and get some footage of the sail handling and operation when we have the opportunity

@@inspirationmarine I was about to make the exact same comment. There is no one on the Internet that does boat reviews INCLUDING sail and overall boat maneuvering. We want to see well documented reefings, gybes, tacks, etc. A boat chugging along with set sails doesn't tell a story.

The twin rudder design on the 45 was a bit of a compromise needed to create a larger dinghy storage space at the back, which has not been needed on the 48 as it is physically large enough to achieve the dinghy garage space, whilst also retaining the preferred single rudder design. The DS41 and DS54 are also single rudder models. Although there are times when twin rudders can offer advantages, the reduced manoeuvring ability of twin rudder designs is considered better to avoid if possible. The DS48 has a very clever steering system, which offers an extra level of redundancy, meaning that if there is an issue with one side of the steering the other can work independently of it. This also means you can have 2 autopilot drives, which is a great feature too.

It is your choice where you have the washing machine positioned - there is a workshop layout available which further increases the storage space, houses the washer/dryer and includes a workbench area. There are numerous layouts available to suit each persons requirements.

A lot of people would argue better quality now built in Germany by one of the world's leading shipyards. There will be a Yachting Monthly 48 hour boat test available soon.

Moody quality I’m working on a moody 46 keel bolt job right now let me tell you 😂😂😂

Of course, it's better now

Thank you - we will be giving a sailing one a go tomorrow when we cross the Channel and back - standby.

2.15m on the standard draft and 1.85m for the shoal option. I have only sailed the standard so far, which is wonderfully stiff.

Not a single sound - REALLY nicely built

Not priced like one either....

@@philipwright7186 Very true - you get what you pay for as with everything in life it seems!

The hull shapes have changed since Hanse took over 17 years ago but still designed by Bill Dixon and his team. I have sailed all of the DS models, which perform really nicely in terms of being very seakindly and solid to sail and also offer a really good turn of speed.

Hi Guy - we are off to the Channel Islands with Yachting Monthly next week - so that review will follow as soon as we can.

Hi Guy - we are heading off across the Channel and back on Monday and Tuesday, so we will get some footage and upload the video as soon as we can. Yachting Monthly will be with us, so keep an eye out for theirs too

Apologies for the late reply. The watermaker is mounted in the machinery space where the engine and generator are situated.

Hi Justin, Friday was blowing 30 knots +, so we had to cancel it and re-schedule - We are now planning a two day trip across the channel and back 15th/16th July with Yachting Monthly for an extended test.

@@inspirationmarine awesome can’t wait for that. But you know 30 knots would have made for some interesting video as well. Nice showing for how neat the deck saloon can be in less than ideal scenarios.

Dear Tony - The larger Hanse models (including the new 410) benefit from a balsa core in both the hull (above the waterline) and the deck, which offers a nice amount of insulation. The Hanse's are also market leader when it comes to deck ventilation, which is also hugely beneficial

There area under the stairs in the DS41 is taken up by a large under saloon floor storage area. This area can accommodate a full sized washer/dryer, additional fridge/freezer, domestic battery bank, useful storage and the electrical systems for easy access and maintenance.

Hi Kemal - Yes the main sail in this case is a vertically battened triradial cruising laminate sail. The decking is Flexiteek. Planning to do a sailing video this afternoon, so stay tuned for that

@@inspirationmarine when can we expect to see the video of sea trial. Thank you

Thank you. We will add an exterior video soon and will also include the sails, too.