HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MKII

About the HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MKII

LOD = 37.75' / 11.51m Listed SA = main + lapper Main = 346 sq ft / 32.1 m² Staysail = 158 sq ft / 14.68m² jib = 288 sq ft / 26.76 m² Lapper = 633 sq ft / 58.81 m² Among the differences between this version and the HANS CHRISTIAN 38T: More beam, taller mast moved aft, with more sail area. Both were built at nearly the same time at different yards. Thanks to Steve Cleary for providing corrections.

Designed by Harwood Ives and built by Anderson Yachts Ltd. (TAIWAN), the Hans Christian 38 MKII is a robust cruising cutter with 30 hulls constructed between 1978 and 1989. Its substantial displacement of 27500.0 lb and full/long keel configuration underscore its reputation as a heavy, stable offshore vessel.

Best for:

This boat is ideally suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-speed performance, particularly those comfortable with a cutter rig.

Bluewater capability:

With a low capsize ratio of 1.66 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 341.62, the boat is well-regarded for bluewater cruising due to its inherent stability and motion comfort.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 38 and the Tartan 38, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and full-keel designs from the same era.