The Hanse 342 sailboat has several features that make sailing easy for children and adults alike, including a self-tacking jib and maindrop system controlled from the cockpit. The boat's design emphasizes comfort and usability, with minimized features but luxurious furnishings below deck. Owners can customize aspects like cabin layouts, wood finishes, and cockpit configurations to suit their preferences. Performance is enhanced through details like a tapered masthead and optimized sail plans.

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2. Childishly simple
In our opinion this word has a double meaning: The Hanse
Easy-Sail configuration with self-tacking jib, fully battened main
and maindrop system means even children can fully participate
with the cockpit controls. As the owner you will realise that you
can sail a Hanse 342 easily and fast - with or without children.
Performance depends on details too. A sandwich laminate for
strength and stiffness with lighter weight. The aluminium toerail
secures the hull to deck joint and looks so stylish. Our 342
was awarded ‚Yacht of the Year‘ and was nominated the most
popular yacht by the public. It also impressed the testers. Do
you expect more?

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5. Imaginative
Light and cheerful, with minimized design, but with a luxu-
rious furnishing: That is the experience of the Hanse 342. The
plotter and GPS are to port, so that the chart table doubles as a
fully fledged part of the saloon. This allows you and your family
to enjoy more useful space below deck even if it rains for days.
Two or three double cabins? A wood finish in cherry or mahogany
look? You can also opt for New England styled rattan doors: The
mahogany look gives the Hanse 342 a kind of club character.
The galley is located alongside the companionway, in order to
allow a safe position, even at sea.
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6. Close up view
1 We build tapered mastheads. They have always been better
and can be easily trimmed for speed.
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2 The steering binnacle illustrates the yard‘s expertise in
yacht building.
3 Our Hanse 342 makes sailing fast and easy with furler and
halyards all led aft to the cockpit.
4 The mainsheet traveller is located on the deckhouse and
does not interfere in the cockpit.
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5 The hinged gangway astern next to the swimming ladder
may become your favourite place.
6 Some owners prefer the traveller within easy reach. We can
also fulfill this wish with an optional cockpit traveller.
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7. Data
LOA 10.35 m | 34´ Fresh water approx. 240 l
LWL 9.20 m | 30´2˝ Fuel tank approx. 80 l
Hull length 10.35 m | 34´ CE Certificate A (ocean)
Beam 3.40 m | 11´1˝ Mast length above WL approx. 16.05 m | approx. 52´7˝
Draft 1.85 m | 6´1˝ (standard) Total sail area approx. 69.50 m² | approx. 748 sq. ft.
1.58 m | 5´2˝ (option) Main sail approx. 33.50 m² | approx. 361 sq. ft.
Self-tacking jib approx. 21.00 m² | approx. 226 sq. ft.
Displacement approx. 5.1 t | approx. 11,243 lb. Genoa 140% approx. 36.00 m² | approx. 388 sq. ft. (option)
Ballast approx. 1660 kg | approx. 3,660 lb. Gennaker approx. 81.00 m² | approx. 872 sq. ft. (option)
Design judel / vrolijk & co
Engine 15.3 kW / 21 HP Interior HanseYachts GmbH & Co. KG
Individual Cabin Concept
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All measurements are approximate. Subject to alterations and errors excepted.
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8. Layout: TochterGesellschaft | Realisation: Druckhaus Panzig
Photos Sailing | Photos Interior Design: N. Krauss
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This brochure is not contractual. The yachts depicted partly comprise special equipment not included in the standard scope of supply. Illustrations may not correspond with current versions.
Subject to alterations in design and equipment without notice and errors excepted.
HanseYachts GmbH & Co. KG
Salinenstr. 22 | D -17489 Greifswald
Tel: +49 (0)3834 / 5792 - 0 | Fax: +49 (0)3834/5792-30
sales@hanseyachts.com | www.hanseyachts.com