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Keen Interest at UK s South Coast Boat Show, One of the First Physical Shows Since Pandemic
10th May 2021
Nearly 700 appointments were booked by 500 serious buyers over the three-day show, according to organisers
Last weekend s UK South Coast Boat Show at Ocean Village Marina, Southampton has been deemed a great success by both organisers and exhibitors, with nearly 700 appointments booked by 500 serious buyers over the three-day show.
Over 50 innovative sail and power brands were on display in the water at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina at the weekend, while the land-based exhibition area showcased smaller boats and supporting services such as ancillary gear, finance and insurance.
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What do two more metres get you on a boat? Graham Snook sets the Hanse 348 and Hanse 418 against each other to find out
The Hanse 348 and Hanse 418 were both released at the same time. Credit: Graham Snook
Product Overview
Head to Head: Hanse 348 & Hanse 418
Size matters, so the saying goes, but what do two extra metres get you on a modern cruising yacht?
Usually, a bigger boat means a different layout or different features, but Hanse’s sub-50ft range of easy-to-sail family cruisers follow a tried and tested layout: forecabin, saloon, an aft-facing chart table and a heads compartment to port, an L-shaped galley to starboard and a cabin or two under the cockpit.