Hanse 291 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Beyer·1993 – 1995·Hanse Yachts
Hanse 291 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
29.2' · 8.9 m
Displ.
5,732 lbs · 2,600 kg
First year
1993

The Hanse 291 marks the historical genesis of Hanse Yachts, serving as the vessel that launched Michael Schmidt’s Greifswald shipyard into the global market in 1993. Emerging from the collapse of the former East German boatbuilding infrastructure, the 291 was not a cleansheet design but a strategic reimagining of the Aphrodite 29, a Swedish design by Carl Baier. By acquiring the molds for the Aphrodite, Schmidt was able to offer a highquality, performanceoriented cruiser at a price point that disrupted the mid90s European market. This model established the "Hanse formula": a fast hull, a simplified deck layout, and a focus on shorthanded sailing capability that continues to define the brand today. As noted in the Hanse Yachts official history, the 291 was the "pricebreaker" that proved luxurylevel performance could be accessible to the broader sailing public.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 23,148
Ask, not sold · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Germany (66.7%) · Switzerland (8.3%) · United Kingdom (8.3%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hanse 291 listings span 5 countries. Germany leads with 8 listings (66.7%), followed by Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

12 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 23,2068566.7%
Switzerland$ 25,425108.3%
United Kingdom$ 22,806108.3%
Netherlands$ 22,682118.3%
Norway$ 20,479118.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hanse 315 (2006)31'$ 108,1776036
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7295226
Hanse 53153.15'$ 255,9034529
Offshore 46145.93'$ 173,3164127
Hallberg-Rassy 3131.56'$ 107,0143914
Hanse 37136.91'$ 92,9392815
Hanse 31129.49'$ 50,4572112
Hanse 32031.59'$ 69,8062115
Hanse 30129.49'$ 30,8791610
Hanse 291You are here$ 23,148127
Hanse 41140.52'$ 114,214128

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hanse 291 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hanse 291 over the past 12 months is $23,148. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hanse 291 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Hanse 291 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hanse 291 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hanse 291 has increased by 0.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hanse 291 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hanse 291 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (66.7%), Switzerland (8.3%), United Kingdom (8.3%).
05Do Hanse 291 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Hanse 291 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Hanse 291?+
Comparable models include Hanse 315 (2006), Hallberg-Rassy 29, Hanse 531. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.