HANS CHRISTIAN 38T
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.92 ft |
| LWL | 33 ft |
| Beam | 12.33 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 26,500 lb |
| Ballast | 9,799.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 49.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 22 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 44.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 22 ft |
| Mainsail | 914.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 544.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 925.7 sq ft |
About the HANS CHRISTIAN 38T
Three versions of the HC 38 were produced though basic dimensions were similar. This version, was designated the 'Traditional Cutter' or HANS CHRISTIAN 38T. Another version, usually referred to as the HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MKII (introduced in 1978 and built at another yard), has a slightly different hull shape, rig and interior. A few of both versions were delivered with a ketch rig. A new underbody (with separate rudder on skeg) called the 'telstar keel' was introduced in 1984. (Available on HC 38T only.) See HANS CHRISTIAN 38T (TELSTAR KEEL) Altogether, it is thought that around 210 HANS CHRISTIAN 38s were built. Thanks to Steve Cleary for providing corrections.
The Hans Christian 38T is a robust cutter designed by Harwood Ives and built by Anderson Yachts Ltd. (TAIWAN) from 1976–1989. With a displacement of 26500.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel is engineered for stability and offshore endurance rather than high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for serious bluewater cruisers and coastal explorers who prioritize seakeeping and safety over speed. Its heavy displacement and cutter rig make it particularly well-matched for single-handers or couples seeking a comfortable, stable passage-making platform.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 329.2 and a capsize ratio of 1.66, the Hans Christian 38T is highly capable offshore, offering exceptional stability and motion comfort in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 38 and the Tartan 38, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and full-keel designs from the same era. These boats are comparable because they all prioritize offshore capability and traditional sailing performance over modern lightweight trends.
Direct variant of the HANS CHRISTIAN 38T
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 1976–1986 · median $83,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 documented issues across 1 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model HANS CHRISTIAN 38T (TELSTAR KEEL). The HANS CHRISTIAN 38T shares its hull, so these findings apply.
This variant has a different keel (Full/Long vs Fin); those items are flagged below. Everything else is hull/structural and applies directly.
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