Hans Christian 38T (Traditional)
Built 1976–1989 by Anderson Yachts / Hans Christian (Taiwan)
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About the Hans Christian 38T (Traditional)
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1976–1989
- Builder
- Anderson Yachts / Hans Christian (Taiwan)
- Designer
- Harwood Ives
- Length
- 37.92 ft
- Waterline
- 33 ft
- Beam
- 12.33 ft
- Draft
- 6 ft
- Displacement
- 26,500 lb
- Ballast
- 9,800 lb
- Hull / keel
- full keel
- Rig
- cutter
- Propulsion
- inboard
- Fuel
- 100 gal
- Water
- 100 gal
- Stern thruster
- none
Three versions of the HC 38 were built with similar dimensions: this Traditional (38T), the 38 Mk II (from 1978, different yard, hull shape, rig and interior) and a Telstar-keel variant. Lead ballast. Teak/brightwork issues are from owner discussion of the HC line generally.
Known problems for this model
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Teak deck over fastener holes - wet core deck
Many boats have screwed-down teak decks; failing bedding and exposed screws let water reach the deck structure, and recoring or teak removal is a major refit item.practical-sailor.com · cruisersforum.com
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Extensive exterior brightwork other
Large areas of varnished teak (caprails, handrails, bowsprit) need constant sanding and recoating, especially in strong sun.cruisersforum.com · practical-sailor.com
Model sources (2)
Other Hans Christian models
- Hans Christian 33 1980–1988
- Hans Christian 43 Traditional 1974–1992
Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.