27 Sep
Standing out among the dozens of new yachts unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Hanse’s new flagship, the 590, stylishly showcased the latest developments in large cruising yachts.
The press sea-trials and reviews of the Hanse 590 are still taking place and Windshift will have the outcome of those soon, but meantime there was a definite buzz around the premiere of the impressive new flagship of the Hanse range.
Sailing Today singled-out the 590 as one of its must-see boats at the show:
“Hanse Yachts broke with go to designer of many years Judel/Vrolijk a couple of years back and this was the catalyst behind the launch of a new generation of Hanses designed by the French team of Berret/Racoupeau. In addition to a marked change in styling, with inverted dreadnought bow and hard chines aft giving the boats a more angular look, the main drive seemed to be to up the quality of the boats down below – which has certainly been achieved. The new 590 is their biggest boat yet of this new generation and offers easy sailing on a big scale. The new boat features an optional hard top bimini, a tender garage and acres of space down below.”
In its standard configuration the Hanse 590 boasts supremely spacious accommodations; three huge double cabins, each with their own en-suite. A four-cabin version with a crew cabin in the bow and four bathrooms is offered as well as a six-cabin/four-bathroom layout that’s clearly aimed at the charter market. However, Hanse can tailor your 590 to your personal preferences, including an extra-large galley, an additional guest cabin, or a private dressing area in the owner’s suite.
Hanse’s new flagship projects an unmistakable on-water presence. At 17.6 metres (57 feet 9 inches) LOA, with a beam of 5.3m (17’ 5”), the 590 is longer and wider than its popular predecessor, the Hanse 588, (LOA 17.2 metres, beam 5.2 metres). Despite all the extra volume weight is about the same at 22.9 tonnes compared to the 588 at 22.8 tonnes.
Cockpit & Deck
The 590’s cockpit is huge and divides neatly between sailing areas aft and a sprawling socialising space forward of the twin helms, complete with stylish meridienne seats, large lounges and twin teak tables. On either side of the companionway optional sliding electric hatches enhance ventilation and the relaxed sense of an outdoor/indoor lifestyle.
Underway and sailing, your guests can sit back and relax on the lounges with all lines leading to controls within easy reach of the helmsman/skipper. The winches are positioned inboard beside and in front of the twin helm stations, the placement a sign of the 590’s ability to be sailed short-handed.
As large as the 590’s cockpit is, it’s well-protected from the elements by a T-top that is an impressive engineering feat in itself as the foldable windscreen.
A hydraulic gangway connects to the shore, while the expansive swim platform is accessed via a few steps from the water and can be extended into a beach club using an inflatable module. Powerful hydraulic dampers ensure the stability of the platform even in choppy conditions.
The 590’s big tender garage can accommodate a fully inflated 3.1 metre RIB or dinghy, easily deployed and conveniently launched even single-handed using the Hanse Smart Tender System.
The foredeck can handily host another sun lounge with an awning for shade.
Interior
Up to 22 opening hatches and windows ensure maximum light and ventilation below deck. With the choice of 36 possible layout combinations, and even more furniture, floor and fabric options the Hanse 590 is much closer to a luxury semi-custom yacht than its production cousins.
The cavernous owner’s cabin including en-suite bathroom can be re-configured into two generous forward double cabins with their own bathrooms, as well as an additional separate crew cabin. In addition to the two aft guest cabins, each with its own bathroom, there is also the option of choosing a further single cabin on the port side instead of a bathroom.
Encompassing 21 square metres, the extremely spacious saloon offers seating for up to 12 at the large table, which is available in two different versions and can be lowered to create a lounge area. Opposite is either another lounge corner or a multifunctional area that doubles as a navigation hub or home office.
The large island kitchen forward to port is perfect for catering to the varied requirements for the crew or guests, with plenty of storage space and all the technical options including an optional two-burner induction hob and a full- height refrigerator. The maximum cooling capacity across two fridges is a commendable 398 litres.
Rig
Standing 26.27 metres above the waterline the 590’s mast is almost half-a-metre taller than the 588’s. The standard main is 91 square metres, with in-mast furling option 81 square metres. An optional second forestay on a furler, complemented by the bowsprit with integrated anchor arm and electric winches on the deck means an easy switching of sail modes, very useful for those contemplating extended bluewater passages.
Sails
High-performance SPS Sustainable Performance Sails from Elvstrøm, made predominantly from recycled materials, are available as a environmentally friendly option. Windcraft can assist in selecting and ordering additional sails such as gennakers and spinnakers.
Engine
The Hanse 590 is supplied with a 110 hp diesel engine sail drive with a three-bladed folding propellor. A 150 hp version is also available as an option, as are bow and stern thrusters.
Flagship Package
As befitting its status the 590’s sense of luxury and refinement can be complemented by high-quality leather handrails, a designer table with folding table top in the saloon, superior saloon upholstery with multifunctional backrests, blinds for the hull windows, the kitchen island in slat design, coloured high-gloss fronts for the wall cabinets and upholstered headboards in the cabins.
Sustainablity: In addition to the Sustainable Performance Sails, which are primarily made from recycled fibres, the Hanse 590 can also be equipped with solar panels on the roof and the T- top as well as a fuel cell. Both serve to increase the 590’s range away from shore.
For more information about pricing, full specifications and options contact Windcraft Sales on +61 2 9979 1709 in Australia, New Zealand +64 09 413 9465 or email sales@windcraftyachts.com
