Design and Construction
The 675's proportions are those of a modern performance cruiser rather than a ponderous passage-maker. A length-to-beam ratio of 3.55 and a displacement-to-length ratio of 140 place it firmly in the camp of beamy, moderately loaded hulls that trade ultimate oceanic heft for livable volume and reasonable acceleration. The waterline stretches 61 feet 3 inches inside a 68-foot 7-inch overall length, and the 19-foot 4-inch beam gives the interior its generous footprint. Two keel options exist: a T-bulb drawing 9 feet 10 inches and a shoal variant at 8 feet 6 inches, the latter adding roughly 2,200 pounds of ballast and displacement to keep the stability curve honest when the fin is shortened.
Structurally, the chainplates are mounted directly on the hull rather than on a separate bulkhead or frame, a simplification that places rig loads into the shell itself. A 4-inch-high bulwark runs the full length of the deck edge, a traditional safety feature seldom seen on boats of this contemporary styling. Overhead, the deck is pierced by an extraordinary count of 21 hatches including the companionway, a figure that previews the emphasis on natural light below.
Rig and Handling
The 675 carries a fractional sloop rig with double spreaders swept back at a 23-degree angle, a geometry that supports a self-tacking jib and keeps the foretriangle compact for short-handed control. The backstay is split to open up the transom, removing the usual central obstruction aft and simplifying access to the swim platform and cockpit. The mainsheet traveler spans the cockpit sole directly ahead of the twin steering stations, so trim is managed from the helm without crossing the working area. All lines lead aft to those twin helm positions, a deck plan Cruising World credited with delivering both safety and easy sailing anchor. With a sail area of 2,552 square feet and a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 25.02, the boat is moderately powered for its weight — enough to keep her moving in typical cruising breeze without demanding a circus of crew.
Accommodations
Below, the 675 abandons enclosed, cabin-style planning for a loft-style interior that reads as light, spacious and airy, a quality the builder achieved through an unprecedented number of portholes, windows and skylights rather than through mere volume alone. The result is a saloon and surrounding spaces that feel open and connected, well suited to the boat's size. Cruising World noted that the design boasts 30% more interior space than the previous model anchor, a substantial jump that the multiple interior configurations are intended to exploit, each layout arranged to maximize that gained volume for owner or charter use alike.
Power and Systems
Propulsion comes from a Volvo Penta D3-150 diesel rated at 146 horsepower, a single auxiliary sized for a vessel of this displacement and beam. Tankage is generous in keeping with bluewater and charter ambitions: 317 gallons of diesel and 264 gallons of water provide the range and autonomy expected at this end of the market.
The Verdict
The Hanse 675 is a large, beamy performance-cruising flagship that uses Judel/Vrolijk's fractional rig and all-aft line plan to make 68 feet manageable from the twin helms, while a light-flooded loft interior and meaningful space gain over its predecessor redefine the marque's top end. The hull-and-deck details — hull-mounted chainplates, full-length bulwark, two-depth keel options — are practical rather than decorative.
Pros
- 30% more interior space than the previous Hanse model, in a loft-style, light-filled layout
- Fractional rig with self-tacking jib and all lines led aft for safe, easy short-handed sailing
- Two keel depths available to suit cruising grounds
- Generous 317-gallon fuel and 264-gallon water capacity with a 146-hp Volvo Penta auxiliary
Cons
- Heavy displacement with only moderate SA/D of 25.02 limits light-air acceleration
- Hull-mounted chainplates concentrate rig loads in the shell rather than a dedicated structure
