Reinke Hydra SC Buyer's Guide
The Reinke Hydra SC is a steel-hulled cruiser designed by Kurt Reinke and seen on the brokerage market as a candidate for extended cruising. A shopper considering one is looking at a large yacht whose construction and numbers reward careful inspection before any offer.
What to Inspect
The defining known fact about the Hydra SC is her steel hull, and that alone sets the inspection agenda. On a viewing hull, look hard at the bottom and any interior bilge faces for rust bloom, especially where steel meets fitting penetrations. Because she sinks only about 1,814 pounds for each inch of added load, a buyer should confirm the boat sits at her expected lines under the load she carries and that no undocumented ballast or saturated stores are masking hull distortion. The wetted bottom surface of about 53 square metres means a large area to survey for coating failure and pitting. Check the seven berths and their support structure for moisture staining that would signal a deck or hull penetration above. Verify that the genoa and jib sheets of 14.0 metres and the 35.0-metre mainsheet are present and not undersized, since replacement of 16-millimetre running rigging on a boat this size is a real cost if missing. Also confirm the spinnaker sheets of 30.8 metres are accounted for, as a missing set adds expense. The steel hull demands a close check for prior repairs and paint history, since hidden corrosion can undermine structural margins. Examine the chainplate areas and through-hull fittings for weeping or staining that betrays failed seals. A survey with thickness readings across the hull plates is prudent given the immersion behaviour and wetted area noted above.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
A steel cruiser of this sort suits a buyer prepared for metal-boat upkeep. Before committing:
- Inspect the steel hull for rust and coating loss
- Confirm the boat's trim against her immersion rate
- Check berth supports for moisture ingress
- Verify all running rigging lengths and diameters present
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Reinke Hydra SC. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $45,443 | — |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $29,130 | -35.9% |
Where they're listed
Reinke Hydra SC listings appear across 1 country. Greece has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $29,130 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alubat Ovni 43 | 42.65' | $ 161,919 | 16 | 3 |
| Hans Christian 48 | 47.83' | $ 248,270 | 7 | 2 |
| Reinke Hydra SCYou are here | — | $ 29,122 | 1 | 1 |