Hans Christian 43' Traditional
1984 Annapolis Boat Show Model
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The Hans Christian 43' is in a class by herself.  From the graceful lines of the vessel to the hand-crafted interior of brass, marble and teak, this beauty is one of the saltiest world sailing cruisers on the high seas.

Manufacturer:  Hans Christian
Model: 43' Traditional
Year: 1984
Type Rig:  Cutter
Type Vessel:  Cruising Sailboat
Hull Configuration:  Double Ender
Hull Material:  Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:  Isuzu 60 HP Diesel
Nav Station with Chart Table and Repeater Instrument Gauges
Steering:  Wheel
Backup Steering:  Sayes Wind Vane and Autohelm
Last hauled and painted January 2006, diver cleans bottom on regular basis
NO BLISTERS!
Location:  Grand Harbor, Vero Beach, FL

Dimensions:
LOA:  43' (54' including Bowsprit and Boomkin)
LWL:  36'10"
Draft: 6'
Beam: 13'10"
Bridge Clearance: 58' 6"
Displacement:  Approx: 35,000 including Generator and Other Added Improvements/Equipment.
Ballast:  12,300

Tankage:
Diesel: 120 gal
Water: 220 gal
Bilge Pumps: Two Electric and One Manual

Power Systems
Generator: Kubota/Balmar 6 kw genset
12V DC electrical system
12V lighting system
Inverter/Charger
Battery Charger
Alternator
Battery condition guage
Shore Power:  one 50 amp or two 30 amp configurations
Separate starter battery, separate generator battery and two 4D house batteries
Sayes Windvane Self-steering

Electronics
o  Autohelm 7000 hydraulic autopilot
o  Raytheon Vigil RADAR
o  Micrologic GPS
o  ICOM VHF Radio

Instruments
o  Brooks & Gatehouse speed, depth sounder & wind instruments - repeater in navigation station

Sails/Deck
Heavy Duty Tanbark Sails:
o  Mainsail with Lazy Jacks
o  Staysail - Plastimo roller reefing
o  Genoa - Plastimo roller reefing
Cruising Spinnaker with Scoop and Forestay Beads

Two 45lb CQRs, one with 150' chain and the other has 250' rode
55lb Fortress with 250' rode
Windlass, electric in good operating condition but requires attention on wiring
Dodger and Bimini
Zodiac offshore life raft - six passenger - Requires annual cert update
Other Deck Extras:
Deck Spreader Lights
Dodger and Bimini
Cockpit Cushions
Cockpit Table
Force 10 Grill and mount
Propone Tanks.
Interior Layout:
As you descend the companionway steps,
there is a navigation station to starboard and double private cabin to port.
Heading forward is the galley to port & abundant storage and marble counterspace to starboard.
During extended cruising, the starboard counterspace is used for expanded charting areas and navigation.

Galley:
The galley is designed for food preparation in a seaway and includes:
Grunert Refrigerator/freezer
Four (4) burner propane stove with oven
Hot/Cold pressure water
Seagull IV Water Filtration System with separate faucet
Foot pump sea water with separate faucet
Double stainless sink with brass fixtures
Built-in microwave
Lots of teak and lots of storage areas
Marble countertops throughout.
Continuing forward is a large settee
and
very large horseshoe dining area.
Both convert to sleeping accommodations
Forward of amidships is the head and shower to port and hanging locker/storage to starboard.

The forward cabin is very private.
It has a hanging locker, many drawers and storage areas and extensive storage under the V-berth.

Head:
Electric Pump head with Y-Valve
Holding Tank with masserator option/Y valve
Hot/Cold Pressure Water
Hot Water Heater (6 gals)
Separate Tiled Shower with Sump Pump
Brass fixtures
Marble Countertop
Stainless Steel Sink
Ample Storage
Other Features
Air Conditioning, forced air/temperature control
Heating System
Screens
Bronze Ports
Butterfly Center Skylight
Forward Hatch
V-Berth Deck Prism Light
Stero System
Custom Team Staving
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