508

Smarter, more elegant and more comfortable than ever.

LOA
15.55 m
Beam
4.75 m
Draft L-keel, medium
2.40 m
Specification

The innovative new Hanse 508 is the perfect yacht for relaxed blue water sailing, with its progressive design and one of the most thrilling performance levels of its class. With a fascinating interior and an exceptionally diverse range of clever customization options. The Hanse 508 lives up to the highest standards of flexibility, style, and quality of life. Let yourself be amazed by excellent luxury.

Awards

BREAKING RULES. SETTING TRENDS. This standard in the way we work can be firmly seen in each and every Hanse yacht. In the innovations and superlatives, which amaze juries at home and around the world time and time again.

British Yachting Awards 2019 | Cruising Yacht of the Year 2019 - Hanse 508 Nominated | Hanse
British Yachting Awards 2019

Cruising Yacht of the Year 2019 - Hanse 508 Nominated

360 degrees

Start your personal tour around your favourite Hanse comfortably from home with our new 360 degree panoramas. Take all the time you need and discover every detail in captivating detail. Enjoy navigating below Deck.
 

Exterior

Hanse 508 sails along a coast
The perfectly formed sail plans for each Hanse guarantees that you have the best sailing characteristics under all conditions, and it ensures your Hanse is one of the fastest yachts in its class.
Hanse 508 in the sunshine at sea
Advanced technology and its integration is the highest art of yacht design at Hanse.
two people sailing with the Hanse 508
All the sheets and halyards lead to the helmsman. This gives you absolute control in all sailing manoeuvres.
white Hanse 508 at sea
Her modern design is a clear statement. And her performance, one of the best in her class, will thrill sailors to the core.
Bird's eye view of the stern and cockpit of the Hanse 508
The wide sidewalk connects the bow with the cockpit and helm.
Hull of a Hanse 508
The interplay of a perfectly adapted lateral plan and a pre-balanced rudder blade is your guarantee for fantastic speed, stability and safety.
two people at the steering wheels of a Hanse 508
Sailing at the touch of a button? With Hanse, your dream is now reality! Control the entire system from the cockpit.
Aerial view of the deck of a Hanse 508 sailing yacht
The deck is completely free of all ropes and fittings – so you can enjoy an uncompromising view and have lots of space for relaxing. Modern sailing at its best!
Large lounging area on deck of the Hanse 508
With so many areas to choose from, everyone will find the favourite seat or sunlounge.
White yacht sails along a green overgrown coastline
Explore beyond the horizon and discover tranquil bays and limpid waters.
Man with sunglasses at the wheel of a sailing yacht
We are the designers of the integrated self-tacking jib, with all the ropes guided directly to the two-wheel helm, enabling you to sail this yacht with the greatest of ease all on your own.
Hanse 508 sails at dusk
The Hanse 508 sets new standards. Enjoy unlimited pleasure and turn every moment on board, on every voyage, into an unforgettable experience.
Sailing yacht anchored off a rocky coastline
Always distinctive: The distinct hull lines underscoring speed, the high rig and the ideally optimised sailing plan.
Woman looking out of a hatch onto the deck of a sailing yacht
The skylight hatches can be opened to flood the saloon with fresh air and natural light.
a woman drinking wine in the cockpit lounge
Retractable tables and comfortable cushions transform the cockpit into a haven of wellbeing
Cockpit of a sailing yacht at sunset
Select the colour of the hull and of the upholstery. On the deck, you choose how you want to technically outfit your Hanse yacht.
Stern of the Hanse 508 with bathing platform
The spacious cockpit and the inviting bathing platform let you revel and relax in pure sunshine.
Bird's eye view of the deck of the Hanse 508
Wherever you sail – your Hanse is one of a kind. You choose the colour of the hull and which upholstery you would like to catch your eye.
Two people at the bathing platform of a sailing yacht
Exclusively developed by Hanse: the large bathing platform with teak and integrated bathing ladder.
two people in the cockpit of a Hanse 508
With a barbecue, fridge and sink in the optional wetbar, the cockpit becomes the social hub of the boat
a glass next to a photo book with pictures of a yacht
Cockpit detail
Portrait of a man next to a sail
Enjoy panoramic views from wherever you are on board.
Hanse 508 sails out to sea
Wherever your adventures take you on land, you will always want to return to your home on the water.
Woman on the deck of a sailing yacht
Enjoy panoramic views from wherever you are on board.
white Hanse 508 sailing yacht
Outstanding performance comes from having a steep stern and a straight stem. This intelligent design provides an optimal, long waterline at any heeling angle – and superior speed for you on all courses.
Two people in the cockpit of a sailing yacht
Reefing, tacking and setting sail can all be performed from the helm without any effort.
Bird's eye view of the Hanse 508
Bird's eye view
Hanse 508 at sea
You decide the size of the sail area – easily from the comfort of the cockpit. The Hanse One-Rope Reef System ensures that handling is quick and effortless for you.
Hanse 508 on calm waters
Bird's eye view
a woman lies on the deck of the Hanse 508
The clear and rope-free deck and cockpit layout are perfect for summer days on the sea and in the harbour.
Steering wheels in the cockpit of the Hanse 508
The cockpit provides enough space for owners and guests.
Hanse 508 sails at sunset
Exterior view
Woman at the mast of a Hanse 508
The outer deck provides many spots for watching the sunset.
Hanse 508 at sunset
Exterior view
Detailed view of the hull at sunset
Gelcoat hull and waterline colours - at Hanse, you can select your individual colours for your new yacht.

Interior

large saloon of the Hanse 508
The chance to customise like no other with ten layout options below deck. The Hanse 508 defines modern living over a length of 50 feet.
Salon with white sofas and red cushions
Generous skylights and many opening hatches allow light and fresh air to flood in below.
two people drinking wine in the saloon
The finely crafted interior with its elegant lounge sofas offers an excellent backdrop for a joyful get-together – or for serene moments alone.
View through the saloon of the Hanse 508
Fine fabrics create a beautiful optical interplay with elegant furnishing surfaces.
large galley of the Hanse 508 with plenty of storage space
The fully equipped longitudinal galley has been meticulously designed to the highest standards.
Close-up galley of the Hanse 508
A dishwasher and a three-burner gas stove give the you the creature comforts of home.
Fully equipped galley of a sailing yacht
With two large refrigerators, you will never be short of fresh provisions.
Stairs between deck and saloon of the Hanse 508
Let the Hanse 508 free you and become your home away from home, with its exceptional atmosphere of well-being, special colour scheme and intelligent lighting.
Overview of the saloon of a Hanse 508
The ideal combination of sunlight and lighting effects accentuate the ambience.
Two people sitting at the saloon table
Look forward to excellently thought-out luxury on 50 feet.
Brightly designed saloon with red cushions
Enjoy freedom at sea in a cool loft-like atmosphere or surrounded by maritime elegance. Simply choose the perfect materials and furnishings for you!
Saloon with oak furniture
Movable interior elements allow an intelligent use of space.
a man at the chart table of the Hanse 508
While sitting at the chart table, saloon and galley are right by your side.
Owner's cabin bed with red bed linen
The ambience of well-being on the Hanse 508 is especially thanks to the indirect LED lights and select materials.
Young woman lying on the bed of the owner's cabin
Generous storage and large skylights combine to create a spacious and bright environment below.
Owner's cabin with oak furniture
Our luxurious Silent Master Cabin becomes a haven of peace and quiet thanks to advanced sound insulation.
Man in the guest cabin of a Hanse 508
The spacious guest cabins with maximum headroom, plenty of storage and large double bed will make your guests feel right at home.
View out of the owner's cabin
You will feel like sleeping beneath the open sky thanks to the large skylight above the owner's bed.
Bed in the guest cabin of a Hanse 508
In the aft guest cabins, the airy feel of the Hanse 508 continues.
Detail of the bathroom of a Hanse 508
Stylish fittings, smart lighting and top quality materials complete the atmosphere.
Mirror and washbasin in the bathroom of a Hanse 508
Exquisite natural slate with modern, clear fittings provide designer accents of style.
Washbasin in the bathroom of a Hanse 508
The en-suite designer bathroom guarantees complete privacy.
Detailed view of the washbasin in the bathroom
Bathroom detail
Bathroom of a Hanse 508
The en-suite bathroom offers impressive volumes.

Experience Hanse live

Hanse 508 explained in detail

Impressive in every detail, Hanse yachts are masterpieces made to take your breath away. They are far more than a perfectly harmonised ensemble of design and the most modern technologies. They reflect the experience and know-how of Hanse engineers. Their passion for yachting can be felt in the unmistakable precision and meticulous detailing found in every Hanse.

Hanse 508 Guided Tour (Inspiration Marine)

Phil Dollin of Inspiration Marine Group takes you on a tour of discovery of the Hanse 508 and shows you how the blue water yacht with its stepless cockpit layout provides easy access to the water for each of your guests. But also those who prefer to stay on board will find their favourite place – whether in the open galley, the spacious saloon or in the light-flooded cabins.

Test Reviews

Experts are continually fascinated by Hanse yachts, which are frequently tested by internationally renowned, objective sailing magazines. Read the test reports by high-calibre, independent water sports journalists here.

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Hanse 458 SEA YACHTING
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Yachting Monthly - Feb 2020: Hanse 508 Report (DE) | Hanse´s new 508 brings its contender in this critical size range right up to date. We head out on the water to see if it cuts the mustard. | Hanse
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Sailing October 2018: Hanse 508 review | Hanse 508. Sailing the latest bluewater cruiser from German-based Hanse Yachts can all be accomplished from the helm, thanks to its self-tracking jib, and all lines led aft to the twin winches at the twin helms, including sheets and reffing lines. | Hanse
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Mares Nautical Magazine N°23 - 2019: Hanse 508 Test Review (ES) | With its generously sized cockpit, high freeboard and a second forestay for a jib or staysail alongside the self-tacking genoa, the Hanse 508 immediately makes it clear that it is a true offshore and long-distance sailboat, while maintaining that commitment to comfort that is typical of large-volume boats. | Hanse
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Plefsi Φεβρουάριος - Μάρτιος 2019: Hanse 508 Test Review (GR) | A descendant of the popular Hanse 505, the new Hanse 508 is the latest addition to the German shipyard's range. The Hanse 508 is a yacht designed for long distance cruising on the high seas that promises unparalleled luxury, but also sailing performance that one would expect from a Hanse yacht. | Hanse
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Segler-Zeitung September 2018: Hanse 458 & Hanse 508 Announcement (DE) | Two new yachts for trendsetters. Being a trendsetter means having the courage to try something new and to establish developments in the long term. The new 8 Series from Hanse has courage. The courage to draw a modern purist interior design, to introduce it successfully and thus to set trends in the sailing world once again. HanseYachts now wants to reach the peak of this Hanse trend wave with the new Hanse 458 and the new Hanse 508. | Hanse
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Voile magazine Novembre 2018: Hanse 458 et Hanse 508 (FR) | As expected, the new Hanse models were on show in Cannes, but as expected there was not much new compared to the Hanse 455 and 505 launched in 2015 and 2014 respectively. New interior colours, new equipment on the 458... The good news is that these large Hanse models of the 2018 vintage are still good cruisers. | Hanse
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Yacht 17/2018: Hanse 458 & Hanse 508 Report (DE) | MARKET OFFENSIVE IN A DOUBLE PACK. Two ships for 2019 from Greifswald. The Hanse 508 is a completely new development. The smaller Hanse 458 also adopts the look and concept of the new 8 series and features numerous improvements and optical revisions. | Hanse
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Voile magazine December 2018: Hanse Review (FR) | Hanse. Vintage developments. THE POLITICS OF PETIT pas seems to be well anchored within the German shipyard Hanse which, for the past two years, has been modernising its range with major stylistic changes. | Hanse

SEA YACHTING Vol. 15 No. 1: Hanse Range Review

Hanse yachts abound in innovation, have sparkling performance, are set-up to sail short-handed and have high standard accommodation.

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Yachting Monthly - Feb 2020: Hanse 508 Report (DE)

Hanse´s new 508 brings its contender in this critical size range right up to date. We head out on the water to see if it cuts the mustard.

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Sailing October 2018: Hanse 508 review

Hanse 508. Sailing the latest bluewater cruiser from German-based Hanse Yachts can all be accomplished from the helm, thanks to its self-tracking jib, and all lines led aft to the twin winches at the twin helms, including sheets and reffing lines.

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Mares Nautical Magazine N°23 - 2019: Hanse 508 Test Review (ES)

With its generously sized cockpit, high freeboard and a second forestay for a jib or staysail alongside the self-tacking genoa, the Hanse 508 immediately makes it clear that it is a true offshore and long-distance sailboat, while maintaining that commitment to comfort that is typical of large-volume boats.

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Plefsi Φεβρουάριος - Μάρτιος 2019: Hanse 508 Test Review (GR)

A descendant of the popular Hanse 505, the new Hanse 508 is the latest addition to the German shipyard's range. The Hanse 508 is a yacht designed for long distance cruising on the high seas that promises unparalleled luxury, but also sailing performance that one would expect from a Hanse yacht.

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Segler-Zeitung September 2018: Hanse 458 & Hanse 508 Announcement (DE)

Two new yachts for trendsetters. Being a trendsetter means having the courage to try something new and to establish developments in the long term. The new 8 Series from Hanse has courage. The courage to draw a modern purist interior design, to introduce it successfully and thus to set trends in the sailing world once again. HanseYachts now wants to reach the peak of this Hanse trend wave with the new Hanse 458 and the new Hanse 508.

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Voile magazine Novembre 2018: Hanse 458 et Hanse 508 (FR)

As expected, the new Hanse models were on show in Cannes, but as expected there was not much new compared to the Hanse 455 and 505 launched in 2015 and 2014 respectively. New interior colours, new equipment on the 458... The good news is that these large Hanse models of the 2018 vintage are still good cruisers.

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Yacht 17/2018: Hanse 458 & Hanse 508 Report (DE)

MARKET OFFENSIVE IN A DOUBLE PACK. Two ships for 2019 from Greifswald. The Hanse 508 is a completely new development. The smaller Hanse 458 also adopts the look and concept of the new 8 series and features numerous improvements and optical revisions.

Download

Voile magazine December 2018: Hanse Review (FR)

Hanse. Vintage developments. THE POLITICS OF PETIT pas seems to be well anchored within the German shipyard Hanse which, for the past two years, has been modernising its range with major stylistic changes.

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Cabin Concept

ROOM FOR YOUR WISHES. THE HANSE 508.

Choose from eighteen layout variants for the space that best suits your individual wishes and needs. The Hanse 508 offers eight to ten cozy bunks, a comfortable first-class owner’s cabin with large, stylish bathroom, as well as up to four showers and a separate crew cabin.

E2
E2
D1
D1
D2
D2
D3
D3
C1
C1
B1
B1
B2
B2
B3
B3
A1
A1
A2
A2

Specification

Specifications Hanse 508

CE Certificate

A - 12

Design

judel / vrolijk & co

Interior

HanseYachts Design

Fresh water

630 l

166 gal

Fuel Tank

280 l

74 gal

Engine Diesel standard

80.00 hp

59 kw

Cabin Quantity

4

Cabin Quantity Option

5

LOA

15.55 m

51 ft

Hull Length

14.93 m

49 ft

LWL

13.54 m

44.5 ft

Beam

4.75 m

15.7 ft

Displacement L-keel, medium

14.70 t

32,408 lbs

Displacement shallow keel

15.10 t

33,290 lbs

Draft L-keel, medium

2.40 m

7.10 ft

Draft shallow Keel

1.98 m

6.6 ft

Mast length above WL

22.05 m

72.4 ft

Total sail area

118.00 sqm

1,270 sq ft

Main sail standard

66.50 sqm

716 sq ft

Main sail furling

61.00 sqm

657 sq ft

Self-tacking jib

51.50 sqm

554 sq ft

Reacher

87.00 sqm

936 sq ft

Gennaker

200.00 sqm

2,153 sq ft

Rig I

19.1 m

62.8 ft

Rig J

6.13 m

20.1 ft

Rig P

18.35 m

60.2 ft

Rig E

6.15 m

20.2 ft

Everything at a glance

Here is where you will find all specifications and technical details for your yacht to download.

Hanse Quantum Sails | Manual | Hanse
Hanse 508 Technical deck plan | Technical deck plan | Hanse
Hanse 508 Technical hull plan | Technical hull plan | Hanse
Hanse 508 sail plan | conventional sail plan | Hanse
Hanse 508 technical sail plan (furling mast) | technical sail plan (furling mast) | Hanse
Hanse 508 technical sail plan (standard) | technical sail plan (standard) | Hanse
Hanse 508 Speed Guide | Asymetric | Hanse
Hanse 508 Stability Curve | Medium draft keel / furling mast | Hanse
Hanse 508 Stability Curve | Medium draft keel / furling mast | Hanse
Hanse 508 Stability Curve | Shallow draft keel / furling mast<br>
Medium draft keel / furling mast | Hanse
Hanse 508 Stability Curve | Shallow draft keel / furling mast | Hanse
Hanse 508 colouring picture for children | Hanse

Hanse Quantum Sails

Manual

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Hanse 508 Technical deck plan

Technical deck plan

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Hanse 508 Technical hull plan

Technical hull plan

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Hanse 508 sail plan

conventional sail plan

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Hanse 508 technical sail plan (furling mast)

technical sail plan (furling mast)

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Hanse 508 technical sail plan (standard)

technical sail plan (standard)

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Hanse 508 Speed Guide

Asymetric

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Hanse 508 Stability Curve

Medium draft keel / furling mast

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Hanse 508 Stability Curve

Medium draft keel / furling mast

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Hanse 508 Stability Curve

Shallow draft keel / furling mast<br> Medium draft keel / furling mast

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Hanse 508 Stability Curve

Shallow draft keel / furling mast

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Hanse 508 colouring picture for children

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Hanse 508 interior layout standard | A1 / B1 / C1 / D1 / E2 - Standard | Hanse
Hanse 508 interior layout option | A1 / B2 / C1 / D2 / E2 - Option | Hanse
Hanse 508 interior layout option 2 | A1 / B3 / C1 / D3 / E2 - Option | Hanse
Hanse 508 interior layout option 3 | A2 / B1 / C1 / D1 / E2 - Option | Hanse

Hanse 508 interior layout standard

A1 / B1 / C1 / D1 / E2 - Standard

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Hanse 508 interior layout option

A1 / B2 / C1 / D2 / E2 - Option

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Hanse 508 interior layout option 2

A1 / B3 / C1 / D3 / E2 - Option

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Hanse 508 interior layout option 3

A2 / B1 / C1 / D1 / E2 - Option

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Hanse 508 Deck plan | Hanse

Hanse 508 Deck plan

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Hanse Material and Colour Card | You won‘t find any production yacht more customisable than a Hanse. Thanks to the wide range of upholstery, furniture wood and carpets, we offer thousands of individual furnishing arrangements. A wide choice like this is unique in the market. | Hanse

Hanse Material and Colour Card

You won‘t find any production yacht more customisable than a Hanse. Thanks to the wide range of upholstery, furniture wood and carpets, we offer thousands of individual furnishing arrangements. A wide choice like this is unique in the market.

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Hanse 508 Standard specification | Hanse

Hanse 508 Standard specification

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