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Hans Christian 38

Hans Christian · 1980–1994

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Hans Christian 38

Hans Christian · 1980–1994

LOA 38ft
Beam 11.5ft
Disp. 26,500lbs
Ballast Ratio 37%
D/L Ratio 350
CSV 1.69
MCR 37.0
SA/D 14.8
Cabins 2
Berths 5
Sea Berths 3
Rudder Full Keel Integrated
Keel Full
Rig Cutter
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Full Keel
Stern Canoe

Larger HC with center cockpit option. Traditional construction, proven offshore.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal84Bluewater91Pacific81Singlehand88Liveaboard43Upwind44Downwind78

Score Breakdown

Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Full Keel Integrated · 20% weight · 85 pts
Keel Type Full · 10% weight · 90 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight · 100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.37 · 10% weight · 71 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts
Galley Safety U Shaped · 10% weight · 100 pts
Capsize Screening 1.69 · 10% weight · 89 pts
D/L Ratio 350 · 10% weight · 100 pts
Motion Comfort 37.0 · 10% weight · 88 pts

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