Haines 400 The brief...


There is no doubt that this Norfolk yard builds good boats but stepping up to a full-on, offshore 40-footer – in terms of engineering, finish and overall sophistication – isn’t as simple as it sounds. So how did it fare? Mark


LOA 40ft 0in (12.19m) PRICE from £328,000 TOP SPEED 28 knots BUILDER Haines Marine ENQUIRIES Norfolk Yacht Agency Tel: 01603 211 033, www.nya.co.uk


recent boatbuilding troubles. But if timing really is everything then this launch, one that puts aft-cabin cruisers and the Haines name firmly in the spotlight, could not be more perfect even if it came with built-in red drapes and a troupe of dancing girls. Timing aside, the quality turned out by Haines


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has always been impressive. Its boats are well thought through and extremely practical. The interior finish on the 400 is notably tidy both where you can and can’t see it. Add in the fact that the yard is happy to customise and offer both contemporary (oak and walnut) and traditional (cherry and maple) finishes, and the 400 represents a potent cruising package.


iven the months of hard work involved in bringing a new boat to fruition, you can’t really accuse Haines of being opportunistic over Broom’s


The competent 35 offshore saw the Norfolk builder go from inland to open waters, but will this 40-footer unleash Haines on to the big time? REPORT BY MARK TURLEY


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December 2010


PHOTOS: WILLIAM PAYNE


footage of the Haines 400 at motor


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