1985 Hans Christian 38T

Construction

Built 1985 by Hans Christian Yachts, Shing Fa Boatbuilding (Taiwan) in hand-laid GRP with solid wood features.

Painted boot top trim line.

Balsa sandwich deck & coachroof with varnished solid-wood.

Full solid teak overlaid decking, Teak cockpit seating and grated.

Long integral keel with encapsulated lead ballast, rudder & skeg.

Raised bulwark capped with teak and s/steel rub-rail.

P & S midship boarding gates. Stern-mounted folding passarella.

Canoe stern design and heavy-duty bowsprit with offset chain roller.

A well looked after traditional/classic design offshore cruiser.

Spars & Rigging

Cutter Rigged Sloop with deck slab-reefed mast (refitted 2017).

Over-designed traditional rig with eleven stays.

10mm / 8mm s/steel wire standing rigging (new 2015).

Furling headsail gear, stacked staysail with boom.

Self-tacking jib track for staysail.

P&S granny-bars at mast.

Mainsail stack-pack cover.

Winches

All BARIENT (Australia), bronze S/T.

• 2 x 27 ST primaries
• 1 x 17 ST
• 1 x 22 ST
• 1 x 20 ST - cockpit
• 2 x 22 ST
• 1 x 19 ST – on mast

Sails

Semi-battened Mainsail [Dacron, good condition].

Furling Genoa c/w UV strip [Dacron, very good condition].

Self-Tacking Staysail [Dacron, good condition].

Machinery

1 x 55 HP YANMAR 4JH diesel engine [new 2010]

Hydraulic steering system manual back-up.

Traditional packed stern gland and flexible coupling.

38mm shaft driving 3-blade Axiom fixed-pitch prop.

New cutlass bearing 2022.

SIDE POWER Bowthruster (new 2017) with dedicated battery pack.

• 12v / 220v including shore power mains.
• 3 x 100Ah Varta batteries bank for thruster & windlass [new 2024].
• 2 x 100Ah Varta batteries bank for engine & domestic [new 2024].
• Both banks inter-connected with change-over switches.
• 120W solar panel c/w MPPT regulators for engine & house bank.
• Cristec 12/60A Auto Battery Charger.
• Inverter.
• LED cabin & navigation lights.
• USB charging ports at nav station & cockpit.
• Generator: 1000W portable (stored in deck box).

Domestic Equipment

• Hot/cold Pressure water system with boiler & calorifier.
• Frigoboat hybrid (water & air cooled) built-in fridge (new cooling plate fitted 2023).
• 2-burner Swedish Origo alcohol stove & oven.
• 220v induction electric hot plate.
• Airhead composting toilet.
• Electric grey-water pump-out.

Navigation Equipment

• RAYMARINE GPS/Chart Plotter.
• RAYMARINE Radar.
• RAYMARINE Autopilot drive.
• RAYMARINE Depth-sounder / Speed.
• Fixed DSC VHF radio.
• AIS Class A (receiver).

Safety Equipment

(Buyers advised to check servicing/updating)

• Auto / manual fire extinguishers.
• Auto / Manual bilge pumps.
• Auto / Manual life jackets.
• 2 x Horse-shoe buoys with light.
• Emergency Steering Tiller.

Miscellaneous Inventory

• 1000W electric anchor windlass with dual Remote Controls.
• Spade 20kg main anchor with 60M 10mm galvanised & s/s chain.
• Danforth 20kg kedge anchor.
• Fortress F16 Alu kedge anchor.
• Viking 15kg spare anchor.
• S/Steel Davits mounted at transom.
• 2M s/steel & teak folding passarella (integrates to transom).
• Inflatable tender with 2.5 HP 4-stroke Yamaha outboard.
• Bimini Top in Sunbrella & s/s frame (new 2023).
• Cockpit cushions & helmsman seat.
• S/steel Swim Ladder.
• S/steel folding bow ladder (for bow-to berthing).
• Fenders, Mooring lines with springs, assorted warps.
• Sundry deck ware, tools, spares etc.

Brokers’ Remarks

The Hans Christian 38 Traditional is a classic bluewater cruiser, celebrated for its timeless design, robust construction, and exceptional seaworthiness. This classic example embodies the charm and durability synonymous with Hans Christian Yachts. Perfectly suited for long-distance cruising or living aboard, the HC38 Traditional offers comfort, safety, and elegant craftsmanship. Pontoon berth available for take-over.