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Readers will be aware that the Hanse 360 has been out for over a year now and this entry level Hanse has received many plaudits during that time for its blend of cruising versatility and ease of handl

LOA: 46ft 7in (14.2m) BEAM: 14ft 5in (4.40m) ENGINES: 2 x Yanmar 6LY 440 diesels TOP SPEED: 26.5 knots PRICE: from £1.5M ex VAT CONTACT: www.cockwells.co.uk

LOA: 25ft 0in (7.62m) BEAM: 9ft 1in (2.76m) ENGINES: Outboard from 30-200hp TOP SPEED: 25 knots PRICE: From £162,950 ex VAT CONTACT: www.cockwells.co.uk

With its comfortable accommodation and exhilarating turn of speed, this beautifully built Swedish classic is becoming an increasingly affordable option in the used boat market

Few yards build boats of this size – even fewer build capable cruisers at a sensible price. Theo Stocker went to see if Bente has managed to do just that