Hanse 505 Searenity – Bluewater Performance with Effortless Elegance
Launched in 2014, the Hanse 505 Searenity is a sleek, modern cruiser-racer built for fast, comfortable offshore sailing. With a long waterline, powerful rig and low-profile coachroof, she delivers the look and performance of a much larger yacht while remaining easy to handle and cost-effective to own.
Having arrived in French Polynesia in April 2025, Searenity benefits from a cruising permit valid until April 2027, a major advantage for buyers planning to base the yacht in the region.
Design & Deck Layout
With her plumb bow, vertical transom and large hydraulic folding bathing platform, Searenity is both striking and practical, enhancing performance underway and comfort at anchor. A deep T-keel keeps the ballast low and provides a healthy righting moment, delivering reassuring stiffness and stability in a wide range of conditions.
Designed to be sailed short-handed or even solo if required, all sail control lines run cleanly from the mast base through concealed deck channels, re-emerging just ahead of the Lewmar 55 AST primary winches (electric on Searenity). This keeps the cockpit uncluttered, safe, and guest-friendly, while allowing efficient sail handling close to the helm.
Her sail wardrobe is particularly versatile, adapting easily to all wind conditions:
- Auto-tacking jib for effortless upwind sailing
- Dual headsail setup, ideal for downwind butterfly sailing with sails poled out for maximum stability and speed
- Gennaker on a top-down furler for light airs
- Storm sail on a removable inner forestay for heavy-weather confidence
Twin carbon steering wheels each have their own dedicated electronics station, ensuring full access to navigation and performance data from either helm position—whichever side you’re sailing from.
Interior & Accommodation
Below deck, the Hanse 505 is very comfortable. The saloon is spacious, exceptionally light and airy thanks to numerous hatches and opening ports, and comfortably seats up to eight around the large drop-down table. Headroom exceeds 2 meters throughout, adding to the sense of volume and refinement.
Searenity is the desirable three-cabin version, offering:
- Two generous double aft cabins
- A superb owner’s suite forward with excellent storage and natural light
The galley is arranged longitudinally and fully equipped for long-distance cruising. The third head has been smartly converted into a technical workspace, complete with washing machine, workbench and additional storage—a highly practical setup for extended offshore living.
Strengths & Value Drivers
This Hanse 505 is one of the best on the market thanks to her strong cruising specification and numerous recent upgrades, including:
- Generator (560h) and air conditioning
- 2024 standing rigging
- 2022 full batten mainsail, 2025 self tacking gib, gennaker and storm sail
- 2025 antifouling
- 1200W Solar panels, 800Ah lithium batteries
- Schenker watermaker
- 210W Bamar additional alternator
- Hydrovane self-steering system to back up the B&G autopilot
- Full B&G electronics including Radar, AIS, Starlink
- Quality dinghy and outboard
- Stainless steel anchor
- Maintenance fully up to date
In short a boat fully prepared for ocean sailing and ready to continue. Please contact us for the full inventory and to arrange a visit.
