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Builder · Luxury · Hanau, Germany

Sealine

European luxury motor-yacht builder, 1972-founded. Owned by Hanse Group. Flybridge and sport yachts 33 to 53 feet, German-built since 2013.

Sealine motor yacht at coastal cruise
Founded
1972
Headquarters
Hanau, Germany
Ownership
Hanse Group
Tier
Luxury
Website
sealine.com

Sealine is the European luxury motor-yacht brand under Hanse Group. Founded in 1972 in the UK, the brand was acquired by Hanse in 2013 and production moved to the Hanse facility in Greifswald, Germany. The lineup runs flybridge yachts and sport-cruiser hulls 33 to 53 feet.

The brand argument is German production discipline at the upper-mid luxury motor-yacht tier. Sealine sits below Princess and Sunseeker on absolute pricing but maintains the European luxury build language. Volvo IPS pod-drive rigging is the dominant powertrain.

Lineup

Current platforms.

Model breakdown

Each platform, what it does and where it falls short.

Sealine C / F / S series (C330 / C390 / F430 / F530 / S330 / S390)

C is the cruiser line; F is flybridge; S is sport-cruiser. Twin Volvo IPS rigging across the lineup.

Things we like

  • · Volvo IPS rigging gives joystick docking and 20 to 25 percent fuel-burn reduction
  • · German production discipline since 2013

Things we don't

  • · Smaller dealer footprint than Princess or Sunseeker
  • · Pre-2013 UK-built hulls trade in a different used market than post-2013 German-built

Buyer's guide

The Sealine story and what to know on the used market.

Origin and ownership

Sealine was founded in 1972 in Kidderminster, England. The brand changed ownership multiple times across the 1990s and 2000s. Hanse Group acquired Sealine in 2013 and moved production to the Hanse facility in Greifswald, Germany.

The pre-2013 UK production and the post-2013 German production are distinct cohorts on the secondary market.

Design philosophy

Sealine hulls use moderate-V planing form (typically 17 to 19 degrees at the transom). Volvo IPS pod-drive is the standard rigging.

Production architecture and parts pipeline shared with Hanse since 2013 acquisition.

Used-market notes and known issues

Pre-2013 UK-built hulls have separate parts pipeline from post-2013 German-built. Verify build location at survey.

Volvo IPS sail-drive seal pattern on 2017 to 2020 hulls warrants inspection.

Hull-side cosmetic gel coat on Mediterranean-stored hulls shows oxidation.

Hanse Group dealer network is concentrated in Europe; US coverage is thin.

Resale

Sealine holds resale at the upper-mid luxury motor-yacht tier. Three-year depreciation runs 16 to 22 percent. Five-year depreciation runs 28 to 35 percent.

Where Sealine fits

Buyers cross-shop Sealine against Prestige, Azimut, and the smaller Princess and Sunseeker hulls. The argument is German production discipline and Volvo IPS rigging.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Pre-2013 vs post-2013 Sealine?
Pre-2013 UK-built hulls used different parts pipelines and separate dealer networks. Post-2013 German-built hulls are integrated with Hanse Group parts and service. Cross-shop separately on the used market; pre-2013 hulls trade at a discount.
What's the maintenance cost on an F530?
Annual service on twin Volvo IPS800 runs $4,500 to $7,000. Bottom paint $1,200 to $2,500. Storage $5,000 to $15,000 indoor. Insurance for a $1.5M hull runs $9,000 to $15,000.
Where are Sealines built?
Greifswald, Germany since 2013. Hanse Group facility, shared with Hanse and Dehler sailboats.

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