The largest Hanse in the show selection
The yard's Cannes programme identified the Hanse 590 as its largest current Hanse model, displayed alongside the 461, 410 and 360 and the Moody DS48. The new 461 took premiere billing; the 590 was an established model available for comparison.
That positioning suits an owner deciding whether to move beyond a 14-metre cruiser for longer voyages and extra living space. A show inspection can reveal differences in cockpit movement, sail handling and interior circulation that published length figures do not convey.
Published hull and draft choices
Hanse's model specification lists 17.60 metres overall, 5.30 metres of beam and 16.90 metres of hull length. Draft choices include a 2.18-metre shallow keel and a 2.53-metre medium L-keel, with the final keel choice affecting potential cruising grounds.
The builder quotes displacement of approximately 23.5 tonnes for the shallow-keel version and 22.9 tonnes for the medium-keel version. Such figures are specification estimates and need to be reconciled with the weight and stores of an individual yacht.
Systems for time away
Published tankage is around 520 litres of fuel and 770 litres of fresh water, with a standard 110hp diesel and a 150hp option. These capacities and engine choices offer a framework for comparing the 590 with the new 461 but are not independently verified passage ranges.
Hanse describes the 590 as combining generous living spaces with long-distance capability. The practical assessment remains how the storage, galley, berths and watchkeeping positions work together on the owner's anticipated voyage.
An owner comparison rather than a new launch
The sailing design and interior are credited by the builder to Berret-Racoupeau, and the technical sheet quotes approximately 151 square metres of total standard sail area. Sail choice, handling aids and crew experience all affect the suitability of a chosen configuration.
The official Hanse 590 manufacturer photograph used here illustrates the model rather than a specific Cannes hull. For a purchase decision, the current plan, exact option list and a sea trial are more reliable than treating the boat-show display as proof of every configuration.
