Hanse 292 Buyer's Guide
The Hanse 292 is a 29-foot performance cruiser built from 1995 to 1998, designed by Carl Beyer with Hanse Yachts and produced in Greifswald on the Baltic coast of what had been East Germany. She carries the same hull later used on the 300 and 301, with a slim balanced shape, a sizable rig for her narrow beam, and a tiller steered cockpit. For a buyer scanning the brokerage market, her known structural watch-points and typical equipment fit-out matter more than her racing pedigree.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 292's interior is warmer and better equipped than the earlier 291, with an open-plan saloon and forward V-berth, two settee berths around 6 feet 2 inches long, and an aft cabin created by turning the old quarter berth athwartships. The heads were moved aft, giving the layout a modern feel, and owners report standing headroom below. A functional galley by the companionway holds a stainless sink, two-burner oven stove, and icebox, while a small hinge-up chart table sits at the port settee's aft end. The cockpit has angled coamings and a good seat width for leg bracing, though the coamings sit close to the guardwires.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market the 292 commonly carries a self-tacking jib as originally specified, along with solar power, a dodger, autopilot, chartplotter, cabin heating, and hot water — all commonly fitted. A water pressure system and 100-litre tank are standard, as is the original 10 hp Volvo diesel. Many boats seen today use overlapping headsails in place of the self-tacking jib, a frequent owner change that pairs with the Lewmar 16 primaries. Buyers should note the backstay purchase is only 4:1 and a bit under-powered, so rig tension upgrades are a meaningful improvement.
What to Inspect
Surveyors have found very wet core issues on some 292s, especially around the mast step, so that area needs careful checking. The main bulkhead security and the methods of tabbing in should be examined closely, and the keel matrix moulding that supports the keel deserves scrutiny, particularly with the wing keel. The standard 10 hp engine is adequate for sheltered waters but a bit underpowered for those looking to sail further afield.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Hanse 292 typically appears in the United Kingdom and Germany. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm mast-step core and bulkhead tabbing are dry and secure, inspect the keel matrix especially on wing-keel versions, and judge whether the standard engine and backstay purchase suit your cruising plans.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hanse 292. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $19,807 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $50,374 | +154.3% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $38,900 | -22.8% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $19,012 | -51.1% |
| May 26 | 1 | $15,832 | -16.7% |
Where they're listed
Hanse 292 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by Germany.
Country view
5 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $15,832 | 3 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Germany | $44,637 | 2 | 0 | 40.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanse 315 (2006) | 31' | $ 104,101 | 75 | 18 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 29 | 29.2' | $ 41,181 | 47 | 9 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 29.2 | 28.87' | $ 35,704 | 35 | 8 |
| Hanse 320 | 31.59' | $ 66,602 | 31 | 7 |
| Hanse 342 | 33.96' | $ 70,382 | 28 | 7 |
| BENETEAU First 29 | 29.67' | $ 19,309 | 24 | 7 |
| Hanse 341 | 33.96' | $ 70,464 | 14 | 5 |
| Hanse 291 | 29.2' | $ 21,828 | 12 | 2 |
| Hanse 355 | 34.74' | $ 92,673 | 9 | 3 |
| Hanse 301 | 29.49' | $ 31,730 | 8 | 0 |
| Hanse 292You are here | — | $ 22,191 | 5 | 0 |