HANSE 508
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 51.02 ft |
| LWL | 44.42 ft |
| Beam | 15.58 ft |
| Draft | 7.87 ft |
| Displacement | 32,408 lb |
| Ballast | 10,111.9 lb |
| Material | 49’14.93 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.9 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 7 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 166.4 L |
| Fuel | 74 L |
| CE category | About281 000€(2020) |
About the HANSE 508
Hull length: 14.93m / 49ft Shallow keel: draft - 1.98m / 6.5ft; displacement - 15,100 kg / 33,290 lbs; ballast - 4,730 kg / 10,428 lbs. Ballast from test reports. L-keel - Yachting Monthly Feb 2020 and shallow keel - Voile Mag December 2018.
Designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co. and built by Hanse Yachts (GER) in 2018, the Hanse 508 is a performance-oriented cruiser with a displacement of 32408.0 lb. While the exact hulls built count is not definitively established in the source data, the model represents a specific iteration of Hanse's modern design philosophy.
- Best for:
- This boat suits owners seeking a fast, comfortable coastal cruiser with a solent rig, particularly those who prioritize interior volume and modern amenities over heavy bluewater ruggedness.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.96 and a D/L ratio of 165.07, the Hanse 508 is designed for performance rather than heavy offshore endurance, making it suitable for protected coastal passages but requiring caution in extreme open-ocean conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 50 and Dufour 505, as they share similar production eras, performance-focused hull forms, and target the same market of active weekend cruisers.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(3 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.7 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| 60° | 6.2 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| 75° | 6.8 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| 90° | 6.8 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| 110° | 6.1 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10.4 |
| 120° | 5.9 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 10.8 |
| 135° | 5.3 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 10.3 |
| 150° | 4.4 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Beat VMG | 3.6 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Run VMG | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.6 |
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
36 listings · boat years 2019–2023 · median $380,185
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 51.02ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the HANSE 508, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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