Description

Water Colour is a fine example of Hanse’s stylish and popular racer/cruiser designed for effortless sailing. Water colour is the three double cabin/2 heads version of the 400 (master cabin forward with en-suite) It features a self-tacking headsail, fully battened main, and comes with an asymmetric spinnaker and Code 0 with deployable Karver furling system, furler line running aft. This later twin-helmed model boasts a distinctive dark grey hull and teak-laid decks, combining comfort, style, and outstanding sailing performance. Viewing is highly recommended!
Built 2008 to the 2009 model year specification (twin helms, open cockpit with swim deck and minor changes to the coach roof), Water Colour is a fine and lightly used example of this very popular (2006 yacht of the year) Judel & Vrolijk & Co design.

Yanmar 3JH4E 40hp engine/saildrive (approx. 1200 hours) full maintenance records.
Standing rigging replaced 2025
Sprayhood/Lazybag/wheel and cockpit table covers 2024
B&G 12” chart plotter 2023
VHF radio with cockpit Command Mic 2024
Standard Horizon Floating HX300 handheld radio
Life raft (serviced 2024)
Bow thruster (Max Power)
Folding 3 blade propeller (Darglow)
New ENO stove/grill/hob 2024
Calorifier 2023
Gas safety and re pipe 2023
Owners comments: We have owned Water Colour for the last 8 years and spent a good deal of time, money and effort updating and maintaining her to an excellent standard. Regular annual engine and sail drive maintenance record is detailed in our engineer’s report. The boat comes with a complete set of papers dating back to her launch and detailed records of expenses have been maintained throughout her life.

Specifications

Accommodation

Water colour is the three double cabin/2 heads version of the 400 (master cabin forward with en-suite).

Construction

Built 2008 to the 2009 model year specification (twin helms, open cockpit with swim deck and minor changes to the coach roof), Water Colour is a fine and lightly used example of this very popular (2006 yacht of the year) Judel & Vrolijk & Co design.

Equipment

Sprayhood/Lazybag/wheel and cockpit table covers 2024
Bow thruster (Max Power)
Folding 3 blade propeller (Darglow)
New ENO stove/grill/hob 2024
Calorifier 2023
Rocna anchor with Kong connector.
Anchor chain (galvanised 60m) plus Rope (Warp).
Electric windless.
Mooring Lines (Warps) & Fenders.
Boat Hook.
Buoycatcher boat mooring pole.
Bucket/hose and Deck Brush.
Extendable brush pole.
Wooden support for outboard on pushpit.
4hp outboard.
External fuel tank for outboard.
3D superlight tender VIB Twin air 300 (2022).
Full tender cover for storage on deck.
Swim ladder.
Swim shower.
Fender Step.
Shore Power Cable. Multiple connections.
Outdoor deck side cushions.
Forward Vee sun lounger cushions.

Navigation Equipment

B&G 12” chart plotter 2023
VHF radio with cockpit Command Mic 2024
Standard Horizon Floating HX300 handheld radio.

Engine(s)

Yanmar 3JH4E 40hp engine/saildrive (approx. 1200 hours) full maintenance records.
Owners comments: We have owned Water Colour for the last 8 years and spent a good deal of time, money and effort updating and maintaining her to an excellent standard. Regular annual engine and sail drive maintenance record is detailed in our engineer’s report. The boat comes with a complete set of papers dating back to her launch and detailed records of expenses have been maintained throughout her life.

Sails & Spars

It features a self-tacking headsail, fully battened main, and comes with an asymmetric spinnaker and Code 0 with deployable Karver furling system, furler line running aft.
Standing rigging replaced 2025.

Safety Equipment

Liferaft (serviced 2024).
Lifejackets/PFDs, Eight in total.
Buoyancy aids.
Fire Extinguishers & Fire Blanket.
Flares & Signalling Equipment. Grab-Bag.
Water/emergency provisions grab bag.
Toughbuilt F240 Compact Bolt Croppers.
McMurdo Smartfind 406 GPS EPIRB
First Aid Kit.
Baltic Lifebuoy and light.
Plastimo Rescue Buoy.
Throwing line.
SEAGO 3in1 Rescue Recovery Buoy (inflatable, auto life buoy).
Flashlight/Torch.
Tool Kit & Basic Spares.
Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors.

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