The Hanse 315 is a sailing yacht that epitomizes the perfect blend of performance and comfort, designed to provide an exceptional sailing experience. Crafted by the renowned Hanse shipyard, the Hanse 315 is a testament to German engineering excellence. With a length of 9.62 meters (31.56 feet), it offers a compact yet spacious layout that ensures both ease of handling and ample accommodation for a small crew or family. The yacht features a beam of 3.35 meters (10.99 feet), which contributes to its stability and provides generous space below deck. The hull is constructed from high-quality GRP, ensuring durability and a sleek finish. The Hanse 315 is equipped with a saildrive inboard engine, typically a Volvo Penta, which enhances its maneuverability in marinas and ensures efficient cruising. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co., its lines are modern and elegant, with an emphasis on maximizing interior space without compromising performance. The interior layout is intelligently designed, offering two comfortable cabins, a functional galley, and a cozy saloon. This configuration allows for up to 6 sleeping guests, perfect for weekend getaways or coastal cruising. The yacht’s displacement is approximately 4,700 kg, ensuring a smooth and steady ride. With a standard sail area of around 47 sqm, the Hanse 315 provides excellent sailing performance, even in light winds. As an entry-level model, it offers an attractive price point without sacrificing quality or features. The Hanse 315 is an ideal choice for those seeking a versatile and stylish yacht that can deliver both relaxed cruising and exciting sailing adventures.
Length
9.6M
Beam
3.4M
Draft
1.9M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
6
Cabin
2
Cruise Speed
6KT
Max Speed
7KT
Fuel
100L
Range
300NM
Engine
Volvo Penta D1-20
Option 1
Yanmar 3YM20
Naval
Judel/Vrolijk & Co.
Exterior
Judel/Vrolijk & Co.
Interior
Hanse Yachts In-House Team
New Starting From
€99,000
High Price Brokerage
€85,000
Low Price Brokerage
€65,000
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Handling her is where the 315 earns her reputation.
A self-tacking jib and single-point mainsheet mean she tacks and gybes without a second pair of hands, and Hanse offers optional twin wheels, a feature no other yacht this size carries as standard fitment. Under engine she cruises at around 6 knots and reaches 7 at full throttle, with a 100 litre tank giving a realistic 300 nautical mile range between fills. The draught holds at 1.9 metres, shallow enough for the thinner anchorages along a typical coastal itinerary. None of this asks for a large crew. The 315 is built around the idea that one or two people should be able to sail her confidently, lock the helm, and simply enjoy the passage.
Her lines do more work than they appear to.
Flared quarters and a near plumb stem and stern extend the waterline the instant she heels, adding speed exactly when a sailing yacht needs it. The result carries noticeably more interior volume than the 325 she replaced, without the hull growing in length. Judel/Vrolijk & Co, the naval architects behind every Hanse in the current range, have kept the profile lean and modern, sharing a performance bias with sister brand Dehler rather than chasing a purely cruising silhouette. It is a hull that reads as purposeful from any angle, low and taut rather than bulky, and it signals what she does well before a single sail goes up.
Below, the 315 makes two cabins feel like more than they are.
Hanse lowered the cabin sole close to the bilge to free up headroom most boats this size cannot offer, and the gain is immediately felt moving between the saloon and the heads. Aft, a wide athwartships double stretches the full width of the hull, while the forward cabin can be configured to suit couples or a family crew. Between the two, she sleeps up to six and can host eight for a day on the water. The galley sits within easy reach of the companionway, keeping the cook connected to the cockpit rather than isolated below during a passage.
The cockpit is where the 315 spends most of her life.
Whether that means a lazy afternoon at anchor or a brisk reach back to harbour, the layout keeps winches and lines within reach of the helm, so sail trim never means leaving the seat. Below, the saloon runs open and bright, built to serve a crew of two as comfortably as a family of four on a weekend away. Stowage is worked in around the furniture rather than left as an afterthought, a detail that matters on a yacht this size. She is built for short-handed cruising first, entertaining second, and that order of priorities shows in every space aboard.
The 315 carries genuine pedigree for an entry point into the range.
She took the Family Cruiser award at the European Yacht of the Year ceremony, recognition earned against yachts built with considerably larger budgets. Hanse Yachts’ in-house team handles the interior and engineering, working within a hull that displaces 4,700 kilograms, light enough to keep performance lively without sacrificing the stability a cruising crew expects. A Volvo Penta saildrive comes standard, with a Yanmar alternative available for owners with a preference. For a buyer stepping into sailing ownership for the first time, or looking for a simple second boat, the 315 offers a well proven design without unnecessary complexity.
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