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Hanse 461 im Test: Was das große Hardtop beim Segeln verändert

11.06

Das Hardtop der Hanse 461 bringt Schutz ins Cockpit. Im Test zeigt sich, was das für Segelsicht und Bedienung bedeutet.

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