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 clean-sheet 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 high-quality, performance-oriented cruiser at a price point that disrupted the mid-90s European market. This model established the "Hanse formula": a fast hull, a simplified deck layout, and a focus on short-handed sailing capability that continues to define the brand today. As noted in the Hanse Yachts official history, the 291 was the "price-breaker" that proved luxury-level performance could be accessible to the broader sailing public.
Used Hanse 291 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Hanse
- Model
- 291
- Builder
- Hanse Yachts
- Designer
- Carl Beyer
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1993 - 1995
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