
If you are looking for the perfect cruiser racer that will put you high in the rankings at your club and yet keep the wife happy on a cruise then the Hanse 430E is the perfect yacht. Collaborating with designers Judel/Vrolijk & co. The Hanse 430 e is an award winning cruiser / racer known for speed and comfort and the epoxy hull adds stiffness and durability into the fold. Wind Whisperer is a 2008 model 430e but it is as close to a new boat as you could get.
If youre after some independant feedback on how good these boats really are then read this article from MySailing. Com. Au
https://www. Mysailing. Com. Au/hanse-430e-born-to-perform/
or - Sailworld which rates the Hanse 430e 10/10
https://www. Sail-world. Com/Australia/Hanse-430-Performance-an d-function-by-design/-67843
Wind Whisperer is finished in stunning wedgewood blue, teak decks, matching canvass work and covers, carbon fibre twin wheels and a stunning light oak interior fitout. A 2023 survey is available to interested buyers stating that "Wind Whisperer is an excellent example of this highly sought after cruiser / racing yacht. She presents in excellent condition"
She has an extensive sail inventory including a brand new Bull Screecher on a furler. The unique construction method results in a yacht that is immensely strong and yet light and resistant to osmosis.
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Composite foam / epoxy resin
Designer
Judel/Vrolijk & co
Engine
55HP, Fully serviced 2025
Propulsion
Sail drive 3 blade folding prop
Accommodation
Folding table and BBQ in the cockpit, Large FWD Queen berth with setee and private head, large open plan saloon seats 8 people. Finished in quality leather, 2 large rear double berths with shared bathroom. Light teak finish. Fully functional Nav Station
Galley
As new L Shaped Galley with Corian benchtops and fold away end leaf for extra bench space, twin stainless sinks with mixer tap. Upright fridge, 2 burner stainless stove top and oven
Refrigeration
Yes - upright fridge
Stove
2 burner stainless stove top and Oven
Hotwater System
Heat exchanger / 240 V
Toilet
2 - 1 new electric toilet fitted 2025 and 2 x holding tanks
Air Conditioning
Webasto cabin heater
Dinghy
Inflatable dinghy with 2 HP honda outboard (serviced 2025)
Covers
Main Sail stack pack, dodger, wheel covers, table cover, winch covers, Full set of deck and cockpit covers
Ground Tackle
Lewmar electric anchor winch, stainless steel anchor, chain and rode, additional danforth anchor and 100m chain
Safety Gear
8 person liferaft (in service), 406 EPIRB, hand held VHF
Bilge Pumps
Manual and electric auto bilge pump
Fire Protection
Yes - extinguishers, fire blanket
Electrics
4 x 12V AGM, smart charger, shore power
Electronics
Simrad plotter (at Nav), 10" plotter on deck, Simrad log, sounder, wind and autopilot, ICOM VHF, AIS
Sail Inventory
Doyle fully battened main (9/10)
Doyle self tacking headsail (9/10)
No. 3 and 4 North Sails heavy headsails,
storm sail,
2 x Assymetric with new socks
1 x Symetrical Spinnaker with Carbon Fibre pole
North high performance spare mainsail
Dacron Main and Dacron headsailm delivery sails
Performance NO1. Laminate North headsail
New Bull Screecher on furler
Mast / Rigging
Deck stepped Sparcraft alloy mast and boom, 1 x 19 SS rigging, twin spreaders, carbon fiber spinnaker pole, solid vang, electric halyard winch, 2 carbon fibre wheels, carbon fibre radar post
Deck Gear
Lewmar 54 Primary winches, Lewmar Secondary Spainnaker winches, Lewmar cabin top winch, Lewmar Cabin top electric halyard winch
ABOUT THE SELLER
Vicsail Melbourne - Geelong
Scott Taylor
Geelong
VIC 3220 Australia
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Boating Industry Association Member
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