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Hans Christian 34/36
In many ways this blue-water cruiser represents the best and worst of taiwan boatbuilding- heavy but maintenance-intensive construction..
The story of the Hans Christian 34 and 36, and their successors, is a microcosm of the history of the Taiwan/U.S. boatbuilding industry. That is to say, a mixture of good designs, fine hand craftsmanship, knockoff gear, occasional shoddy finish and detail work, double-dealing and broken promises. Sometimes out of the mix comes a well-built, good-sailing blue water cruiser like the Hans Christian 34.
The Designer(s) and Builder(s)
Hans Christian Yachts got its start 24 years ago when a former Long Beach, California high school teacher named John Edwards approached naval architect Robert Perry about a plan to build quality yachts economically on the island of Taiwan. It wasnt an original thought; the Formosa Boat Building Co. in Taipei and Cheoy Lee in Hong Kong had been at it since the 1950s. Edwards and Perry had collaborated on an earlier Taiwan-built boat, the CT 54. For Edwards, Perry came up with plans for the hull, keel and rig for what would become the HC 34.
Before the first 34 was built, Perry says he was informed that Hans Christian had blown up his design to a 36-footer but that, no, he wouldnt be getting any royalties. Thus ended, for a time. Perrys role with the design, although the company continued to credit (or exploit) his name in connection with the 36.
Under Edwards Taiwan arrangement, he owned the designs and controlled the distributorship. An outfit called Union oversaw construction, and the yard basically owned the tooling. House designer for subsequent designs such as the 33 and the 41, was listed as Harwood S. Ives of Cruising Design in Winterport, Maine (Perry says hes tried unsuccessfully to track down Woody Ives, has found no one who knows him and tends to doubt his existence. Hans Christians new president, Jerry Finefrock, who took over this year, says he understands that Ives is English, but that he hasn’t been able to locate him either.)
Finefrock, a lawyer who concedes his knowledge of the firms earlier history is somewhat incomplete, says that through some sort of Chinese chicanery someone took the HC 36 molds and began building the Union 36. He said a lawsuit, filed by Edwards after Union lightened the scan’tlings and reverted to the Hans Christian name, ended the chicanery. Perry, who meanwhile had retaliated by designing the Tayana 37, disagrees with that version. He suspects that Edwards somehow alienated the yard, which owned the molds, much as he had with the earlier project, the CT 54.
Later, the Union people asked Perry to lend his name to the 36 in return for royalties. He agreed to a compromise in which the yard could claim the boat was based on a hull by Bob Perry, which was true to the extent it was a knockoff of his 34. When the company continued to claim it as his design, he disassociated himself and the royalties stopped.
In the middle of all this, a Union employee asked Perry at a meeting in Taipei to redesign the 36s keel, paid for the job with a personal check, then took the design and began building his own boat at the Mao Ta yard. The 36, ultimately more successful than the 34 in sales, popped up as the Mariner Polaris 36 and EO 36. None did as well as the Tayana 37, however, of which 570 eventually were made.
Hans Christian went on to create a number of successful models (John Edwards has a good eye for a boat, Perry concedes), eventually parting ways with the Hansa yard, which had taken on the line land presumably dropping German-built from its advertising claims, claims that made a lot of people believe the boats were built in a little Bavarian village high in the Taiwan Alps). The boats then were built at several other Taiwan yards before relocating, in 1989, to Thailand. Edwards then faded from the scene (Hes out of the business, Finefrock said) and the new ownership took over early in 1993 from Edwards former partner, Geoffrey White. Hans Christian now consists of two distributorships, one headed by Finefrock in Annapolis, another in Europe, and a new plant in Bangsaray, Thailand. Finefrock said the factory has air-conditioned lay-up facilities, a new quality control program directed by Michael Kaufman of Annapolis, and is certified to build to ABS standards.
Gone from production, the president said, are the 33 and 38; the 33T (traditional) is suspended, the 38T has been idle since 1990, and the 38 MK II is dead and buried. The 43T, out of production since 1989, will be reactivated, while the 43 Christina, part of Hans Christians updated Euro line, will continue. The 40 Christina is gone, but a new version of the 48T will be made. Plans are in the works for a 60-footer. In all, there are some 1,100 Hans Christians sailing the oceans of the world, including the 34 and 36.
Dont ask Hans Christian for the plans or any data, however; all was lost when the company relocated from California to Annapolis.?You can, however, call Perry (Robert Perry Yacht
Designers, 6400 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107; 206/789-7212), who feels a connection to Hans Christian owners, even if he didnt design all their boats. His consultation fee of $250 entitles per- sons to ongoing access and consultation, drawings and any technical backup you need.
As designed by Perry, with a little help from Edwards/ Ives, the Hans Christian 34/36 is a heavy, double-ended, cutter-rigged cruising yacht designed specifically for ocean sailing. Like others of its kind, its often described as a traditional North Sea double-ender, although the tradition exists mostly in the imaginations of builders and owners rather than with any vessels that actually existed. They are exaggerated caricatures of old boats, says Perry. Nevertheless the 34/36 has pleasing lines that draw admiring glances. And it was boats like this that helped Taiwan expand its boatbuilding industry during the 1960s and 70s.
The boat is typical Taiwan in other ways-solid construction (it displaces 18,300 pounds), its real teak decks and all-wood interior. The craftsmanship is excellent and affordable only because native carpenters were paid a tenth of what their U.S. counterparts earned. All this weight, of course, tends to make it a poor light-air sailer.
The 34/36 has a low chin bow, a short canoe stern, a long flat run aft and a fairly straight deadrise in the mid-section over a V-bottom, similar to Perrys U.S.- built Valiant 40. Perry said he began rounding his hulls for boats like the Tayana 37 and FD 35 before realizing hed gotten it right the first time. Thats a hull shape I went back to as time went on.
The hull is solid (and thick) hand-laid fiberglass. The deck is 5/8″ teak planks over a sandwich of 3/8″ glass, 3/4″ plywood, and another 3/8″ glass layer. The cabin top is cored with 1/2″ plywood. Although the deck bungs are bound to loosen with time (this is a boat that requires lots of maintenance) we saw no evidence of deck delamination in the 1978 model we inspected. The hull-deck joint is glassed over on the inside and appears to be through-bolted as well. Solid bulwarks allow the lifeline stanchions to be mounted vertically for better strength than those through-bolted to the deck. Interestingly, the nuts are embedded in the glass, a practice used elsewhere on the boat. (Hans Christian, incidentally, in the future will drop the thick glass and wood-cored hulls in favor of lighter Divinycell foam-cored hulls.)
The solid bronze traveler is definitely heavy-duty, although its position well forward on the boom makes sheeting difficult (photos of other 34s show boom-end sheeting). The bronze, like the wooden blocks, is part of the traditional aesthetic. Despite the overbuilt nature of the boat, little flaws here and there can create problems. On the 34 we sailed out of Newport in the summer of 1993, the Rosalie, a worker had failed to drill a weep hole in the port stanchion of the boom gallows. The result was a persistent leak over the galley that took the owner many hours to track down and remedy. And theres occasional mismatching of metals-in one case we saw stainless steel screws inserted into a bronze fitting.
Another complaint was a squared-off leading edge on the 7,000-pound full keel, described by the owner as looking like a cheese wedge. Perry says that probably was his fault as a relative newcomer, who neglected to give precise enough instruction to the yard that built the keel. The best solution, he said, is to reshape the leading edge with foam and fiberglass.
Accommodations
This is a good-sized boat with commodious, if less than perfect, storage and space below. The galley, to port at the foot of the companionway stairs, is small, with a two-burner stove, ice chest for cold storage and limited counter space.
Rosalies owner, Frank Girardi, cut a door into the compartment under the sink to convert otherwise dead space to storage. To starboard aft is a quarter berth that the owner says is his favorite sleeping berth. Theres also a generous chart table, positioned and sized for the dedicated navigator.
In the saloon is a settee berth to starboard and to port a U-shaped dinette; theres plenty of stowage behind and under seats. Six opening bronze ports, oval in size, and a large rod-reinforced skylight introduce lots of light to the main living area. A second, smaller hatch and several more ports forward provide natural light for the head and V-berths.
This is a deep boat with a big bilge, good access to the systems including the engine, and lots of tank- age; the original boat came with two stainless steel water tanks under the main salon and a smaller one forward. A previous owner removed the saloon tanks and replaced them with a single fiberglass unit that holds 150 gallons-sufficient for almost any trip. Girardi installed filters between tank and head and galley for better-tasting water.
Other alterations made (and worth checking on any boat) included replacing an (illegal) T-joint in a propane line behind the dinette, leading to a LPG water heater, and replacing a gate valve in the head with a Wilcox-Crittenden seacock. The owner also cut another door under the head sink for better access to seacocks. A check of all the seacocks, which may or may not be cheap knockoffs, is a good idea.
Performance
At 18,000-plus pounds and with a 5′ 6″ full keel (with cheese wedge up front), this is not your ideal light-air cruiser, despite its three sails (main, Yankee and staysail) and total sail area of 676 square feet. In fact, it requires a good 15 knots to get up and go at anywhere near its hull speed. We were doing 5.6 knots close-hauled, relatively-speaking, in 13-15 knots and small Narragansett Bay waves. The owner has reached a top speed of 11 knots (while surfing in a following sea) and recorded a high of 9 knots on the return of this years Bermuda One-Two race. For the record, the only PHRF data for the 34 and 36 we could find, one boat each, was 204 and 186 respectively.
Despite Hans Christians one-time claim that the 34/36 has a genuine appetite to go to weather in a drifter or a blow. this boat is best on a reach. The highest youre likely to get to point is 45 degrees; we tacked through an even 90 degrees on our outing. A bigger jib should help the boats overall performance, according to comments Practical Sailor has received. In fact, Perry recommends sailing with a genoa and without the staysail to maximize light- air performance. Sailed as a sloop, he says the 34s performance compares favorably to other boars of this genre.
While hardly the boat for a drifter, its definitely a good boat to be on during a blow. Owners report that it rises exceptionally well to the steepest of waves. High-sided with big bulwarks, it may not be the aerodynamic ideal, but it is dry and safe. The cockpit, surrounded by teak staving, is comfortable in size and configuration, but small enough to be safe at sea and with adequate drainage. The bulwarks make going forward feel quite safe.
Although OSTAR and BOC veteran Francis Stokes calls a cutter sail plan the best for ocean sailing, it can be difficult to learn to trim. Perry agrees that the clutter rig is the most difficult for the beginner to master, noting that an over-trimmed staysail acts like a parking brake. We experienced some backwinding of the mainsail by the staysail tin part because its foot was too long for the club and had quite a hook in it) and felt occasional weather helm. Part of the problem may have been the extreme forward location of the mainsheet traveler, which made trimming difficult; a dodger also interfered with cranking the winch a full turn.?The boat itself balances well; the owner reports that his Monitor wind vane works well in most conditions. On the wind, he was able to simply lock the wheel and sit back and relax while the boat held its course.
Heeling was not excessive at 15-17 degrees in 15- knot winds. Reefing should not be necessary until well into 20 knots of wind; easing the mainsheet will buy some extra time without suffering undue consequences.
Hans Christians came powered with a variety of engines. Two 34s we know of, one with an Isuzu 40, the other with a 3-cylinder, 35-hp. Volvo, got about the same results in speed-about 6 or so knots at 1,800 rpm. Rosalies performance under power improved (for a time) to about 8 knots with a three-bladed propeller, but fell off during the season, possibly because of bottom fouling. The owner had switched from his two-blade because it thumped when passing behind the deadwood; fairing the aperture would help this condition.
While not a good boat for the weekend coastal cruiser, or for anyone who does much sailing in light-to-moderate air, this is an excellent choice for the serious blue-water sailor. This is a boat that will take you offshore to Bermuda or just about anywhere and will stand up to a gale. The 34/36 wont get you there fast, but it will get you there safely.
The teak decks and wood interior are attractive, but carry with them the burden of constant upkeep. This is a good-looking boat, particularly to those who like the traditional canoe stern and all the trimmings. And you can probably pick one up in the $50,000-$55,000 range.
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Hans christian 34
The hans christian 34 is a 34.0ft cutter designed by robert perry and built in fiberglass by hans christian yachts between 1974 and 1979., 34 units have been built..
The Hans christian 34 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
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| Model | Hans christian 34 | ||
| Length | 34 ft | ||
| Beam | 11 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
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| Sail area / displ. | 15.04 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.11 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 349.29 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 40.17 | ||
| Capsize | 1.64 |
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.16 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.24 knots |
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| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 676 sq.ft | ||
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| Nb engines | 1 | ||
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| Fuel capacity | 80 gals |
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| Builder | Hans Christian Yachts | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1979 | ||
| Number built | 34 |
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Review of Hans Christian 34
Basic specs..
The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.
The boat is equipped with 454.0 liter fresh water capacity.
The Hans Christian 34 is equipped with a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.
The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.78 - 1.88 meter (5.84 - 6.14 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Hans Christian 34 is 1.64, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.2 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Hans Christian 34 is about 199 kg/cm, alternatively 1117 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 199 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1117 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
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SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 14.98
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 23m 2 (247 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.
| Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
| Jib sheet | 10.4 m | (34.0 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 10.4 m | (34.0 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 25.9 m | (85.0 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 22.8 m | (74.8 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
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1976 Hans Christian 34 Technical Specs
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Detailed Specifications
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Features And Equipments
Sailing features.
| Mast steps |
| Lazy jack system |
Safety Features
| Mirror |
| Air horn |
Other Equipments
| stainless steel rod holders |
| lewmar self-tailing primary winches 44 |
| lewmar self-tailing mainsheet winch 40 |
| dorade vents |
| bronze opening ports |
| Windex wind indicator |
| White formica counter tops |
| Top loading refrigerator/freezer with teak lid |
| Teal vanity with slate counter & backsplash |
| Teak, hull mounted cabinets |
| Teak storage cabinets |
| Teak shelf |
| Teak doored anchor locker access |
| Teak cruising/pilot's guide rack |
| Teak cooktop cover for additional prep space |
| Teak cabin-top handrails |
| Tank gauges |
| Storage under & behind seats |
| Storage cabinet |
| Stainless steel washbasin |
| Stainless steel bow & stern pulpits |
| Ss bulwark mounted jibsheet tracks |
| Solid bronze mainsheet traveler |
| Single spreaders |
| Single lever engine control |
| Single backstay |
| Shelves port & starboard with nets |
| Separate vanity area |
| Self-tacking staysail |
| Roller furling system for headsail |
| Rod-reinforced skylight |
| Ritchie compass at nav station |
| Opening skylight |
| Opening hatch forward |
| New westerbeke 44c four 39hp diesel |
| New holding tank, 14 gallons |
| New aluminum, 67 gallon, diesel tank |
| Marine 3 burner gimbaled propane stove with oven |
| Manual pump head with custom wood seat |
| Lifesling 2, overboard rescue system |
| Lg flat screen tv |
| Level of heel indicator mounted under skylight |
| Large, free-standing dehumidifier |
| Icw friendly air draft of 48' |
| Hull of solid, hand-laid fiberglass |
| Hot/cold pressure water system |
| Hot/cold pressure water |
| Heavy duty, dacron main |
| Hand held shower in head compartment |
| Five storage drawers |
| Fireboy automatic fire suppression system |
| Fire extinguishers |
| Fenders |
| Drawers & cabinets in nav table |
| Double life lines with port & starboard gates |
| Double ended hull |
| Cabin lights |
| Bronze opening port lights |
| Brass hanging lantern |
| Brass barometer |
| Blue sunbrella staysail cover |
| Blue sunbrella main cover |
| Anchor well for rode/chain |
| Anchor roller |
| 6.5' settee to starboard |
| 30 amp shore power with cord |
| 3 blade bronze 17 x 11-1.25 bore rh |
| 14 gallon holding tank |
| (2) new propane tanks |
Interior Specifications
| V-berth |
| Microwave |
| Marine battery charger |
| Ice maker |
| Double stainless steel sinks |
Engine And Mechanical Specs
| Stainless steel swim/boarding ladder |
Electronical And Electrical Info
| Shower sump pump |
| New wind generator |
| New lofrans tigress windlass |
| New 200 watts of solar - 2 panels |
| Multiple 110v outlet in cabins |
| Lg tv |
| Inverter with 110v outlet |
| Electric automatic bilge pump with float switch |
| Docklines |
| Brass fixture reading lights |
| Alternator |
| 12v battery switch |
| 12(inch) garmin 3210 gps chartplotter at helm |
| 1-d4 gel cell and 1-d8 gel cell batteries |
Deck Hardware
| Teak cockpit seats |
| 250' chain |
| Traditional teak ships wheel |
| Sunbrella wheel cover |
| Stainless steel magma kettle grill |
| Slatted, teak, helmsman seat |
| Custom sunbrella bimini top |
| Custom dodger |
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'Pompoen' , our Hans Christian 34 for Sale! by owner Rick Kretschmer
We are selling our beloved 1978 Hans Christian 34 cutter-rigged double-ender. She is currently located in Chaguaramas, Trinidad & Tobago, a great place to prepare for a long journey and finish any bits of a refit desired. She had an extensive refit in 2023 as outlined in the following inventory and refit lists.
Pompoen ’s Inventory List:
- 1 Working Genoa 110%
- 1 Working Staysail
- 1 Spare Staysail
- 1 Storm Jib
- 1 Working mainsail
- 1 Spare mainsail
- 1 Cut down mainsail for use as storm mainsail (Storm track on mast)
- 1 Cruising spinnaker with sock and deploying gear
- 3 Barient #18 two speed, chromed bronze
- 1 Lewmar 7 single speed aluminum
- 1 Barient #21 two speed, chromed bronze
- 2 Lewmar #40 two speed, self-tailing, chromed bronze
Ground Tackle:
- 1 Hinged shank plow type anchor 45lb.
- 1 65M of 8mm galvanized chain
- 1 Hinged shank plow type anchor 35 lb.
- 1 Fortress™ FX 37 Aluminum stockless Danforth™ type
- 1 Length of ¾” three strand twisted nylon rode 160’ in good condition
- 1 Length of 1” nylon braid 220’.
- 1 Simpson Manual Windlass
- 1 Anchor Buddi (lead weight to roll down chain to improve scope)
- 7 Fenders and plenty of Docking Lines
- 1 Rollup Achilles Dinghy,new 12/2008 professional inspection and repairs 2023
- 1 8HP Mercury outboard, new in 12/2008 Overhaul in 2023
- 1 Navy Stockless Dinghy Anchor
Safety Equipment:
- 1 Viking 4 Person Liferaft 2011
- 1 EPIRB ACR 406 satellite3, COSPAS-SARSAT 2DC58 EB382 FFBFF batteries replaced in 2023
- 1 Para-Tech Sea Anchor that is the recommended size for this boat with 2 300 ft lines rigged for easier deployment
- 3 Life jackets
- 3 Harnesses
- 2 Jack Lines
- 1 Spot light
- 3 Fire Extinguishers (2 new 2023)
- 1 Man Overboard pole w/horseshoe buoy
- 1 Sledge Hammer
- 1 Radar Reflector
- 1 Bosun’s Chair
- 4 Screw in storm plugs for Dorade vents
- 1 Pair of Cable Cutters
Piping and Sanitary:
- 1 Small rule submersible electric bilge pump
- 1 Rule 3700 emergency submersible electric bilge pump
- 1 Whale Mk5 manual bilge pump new 2023
- 1 Potable Pressure Water System
- 1 Galley fresh water electric pump
- 1 Galley fresh water foot pump
- 1 Galley saltwater hand pump
- 1 Beta Marine Diesel model BV1505 rated at 37.5 SHP installed in 2000 with 2380 hours of use.
- 2 Racor separator/filters w/bypass capability to run one or both and can change one while running engine on the other
- 1 Exhaust shut off valve for use in high seas
- 1 PSS Dripless shaft seal
- 1 3 blade bronze propeller
- 2 Lifeline GPL-4DL AGM house batteries NOTE: Only one was installed, the other is beneath the port side salon bench awaiting wiring both New 2020
- 1 Eveready Gold Lead acid start battery 700a new 2023
- 1 Mega Pulse Marine battery maintainer
Navigation Equipment & Electronics:
- 1 QK-A026 AIS Receiver with NMEA Multiplexer + WiFi + GPS
- 1 ProNautic 12/20P can use 120VAC, 60hz, or 230VAC 50hz, installed in 2017
- 1 True Heading Carbon AIS Transponder
- 1 Icom IC402 1/25W fixed mount VHF radio
- 1 Vesper Marine AIS transceiver with NEMA interface new 2010
- 1 Garmin GPS 12 handheld
- 1 Hummingbird Fish finder/depth sounder Matrix 12
- 1 Signet Knot-Log
- 1 Kenwood R5000 SSB receiver
- 1 SSB Realistic DX440
- 1 Bronze Ritchie 5” magnetic steering compass
- 1 Spare Ritchie magnetic tell-tail compass
- 1 Sinergex™ 300W inverter
- 1 Pair Hahn 7X50 waterproof binoculars
- 1 Pair Plastimo 7X50 binoculars
- 1 pair Yamaha 6X30 binoculars
- 1 New Windex 2023 masthead wind indicator
- 1 Radar reflector
- 1 Supernova Combi Tri and Anchor L.E.D mastlight
- 1 Autohelm for Wind Vane driving auxiliary rudder. New bearings, support brackets, and other parts in good operating condition
- Taylor’s 030 2-burner stove with oven
Entertainment:
- 1 Car deck with usb, aux, MP3 player (no CD)
- 1 Sewing machine household Singer from 1977 serviced in 2023
- Assortment of hand tools from 17” channel lock pliers to feeler gauges and easy outs
- 1 DeWalt 12 Volt drill and flashlight w/charger new 2013
- 2 DeWalt batteries new 2019 and 1 older.
- 1 Makita die-grinder
- 1 Mini Shop Vac(great for being on the hard)
- 1 Pressure Washer New 2023
Documents & Manuals:
- 1 Engine notebook
- 1 Notebook of assorted info on systems and parts
- 1 Slim orange ITOYA file with electrical schematics, awning cut out plan
- 1 Black engine maintenance log
- 1 Set of Reference books
- Lots of extra fiberglass materials, varnish, paint, tons of extra nuts, bolts, screws, etc, all perfectly organized
PAST MAJOR PROJECTS (provided by previous owner who had her since 1989):
- 1999: replaced Starboard Samson post with purpleheart.
- 2000: new engine (replaced salt water cooled Volvo 34 with the Beta before heading to tropics)
- 2001: new standing rigging and solar panels
- 2002: water tank leak repairs.
- 2003: new VHF and antenna, new speedometer after lightning strike. No other damage sustained. Bottle brush added. Major paint work, New awning and sail covers.
- 2003: Auxiliary rudder repairs.
- 2005: New wiring for navigation lights (both masthead and pulpit), other work on mast including paint.
- 2006: Replaced port diesel tank (black iron) with epoxy/glass and re-plumbed fuel lines.
- 2007: Removed bowsprit for caulking access, discovered some rot and replaced the entire bowsprit with kauri. Re-glazed all port lights.
- 2008: New dinghy/outboard. 65M new chain – not much work done this year.
- 2009: replaced bow stem chain plates and inner forestay after the former broke. Blister repair job including one new layer of glass and lots of painting, Also a new awning.
- 2010: AIS Transponder added. New interior cushions, new fenders
- 2011: New life raft, new EPIRB, new docking lines, some new running rigging
- 2012: New wood for overhead in salon & galley, w/new LED lighting, interior paint and varnish, misc. wood work. New galley cabinet and stove surroundings lined with stainless steel. Replaced 2 chain plates (aft shrouds – one showed hairline crack). Re-bedding of forward haws holes.
- 2013: replaced upper shroud chainplates, new 65M chain.
- 2014: re-caulking and refastening teak deck. New engine damper plate. Port Sampson Post replaced with Ipé. New dinghy floorboards. Transmission fluid change.
- 2014 - 18: Replaced most of the caulking.
- 2015: Forward shroud chainplates and stern chain plate replaced. (Bowsprit fitting for head stay only original left.) Had topside blisters (cosmetics) repaired and entire topsides painted with AwlGrip. New Bow Pulpit, wiring, LED lights, bowsprit paint, New stern pulpit, wiring, LED light, new mast step.
- 2023: Major refit (see below)
Major refit 2023
Electronics:
- Switched to navionics (installed iPad USB 3.0 charging and mounts)
- Installed QK-A026 AIS Receiver with NMEA Multiplexer + WiFi + GPS (AIS appears on Navionics while continuing to send location)
- New Supernova Combi Tri and Anchor L.E.D mastlight (Functions as both nav lights and anchor light)
- New in mast VHF cable of high quality
- Replaced batteries
- Cleaned heat exchanger
- Emptied and cleaned diesel tank
- Flushed coolant system thoroughly
- Professionally rebuilt alternator
- New fresh water pump
- New temperature sender
- Polished belt surfaces
- New belt (fan belt gates 9 part number 7400 10mmx 1031mm OC)
- Oil change, new oil filter
- New fuel filters (including Parker Racor filters)
- New air filter
- New cutlass bearing
- New PSS dripless shaft seal
- Replaced Zincs throughout boat
- Installed New Jabsco toilet (toto bowl) system with all new plumbing, vent loops, and through hull fittings
- Cleaned, inspected and lubricated all winches
- Cleaned, inspected and lubricated windlass
- Cleaned, inspected and lubricated all seacocks
- New mainsail cover
- New headsail cover
- Professionally serviced dinghy
- Professionally serviced outboard engine and replaced drive shaft with higher quality Stainless Steel
- New lifelines with Dyneema
- New manual bilge pump whale mk5
- Professional standing rigging inspection and tuning(replaced two toggles (Forestay and backstay) and port side bowsprit stay)
- New Spreader boots
- New spreader LED lights and lenses
- Rebuilt and cleaned stove and stove pump, installed one brand new burner and inspected others
- Rebuilt saltwater galley pump
- Redesigned bow anchor rollers to maintain centered chain
Brightwork:
- Painted mast and booms with 2 component paint
- Re-bunged entire teak cockpit/refinished teak
- Cabin top repaired and professionally painted with 2 component paint
- Thorough painting and varnishing of boat using 2 component interlux paint and epifanes varnish
- Bottom sanded back to primer
- 3 layers of Interlux epoxy primer
- 3 layers of Interlux antifouling
- Cleaned all lockers and reorganized entire boat
- Installed new ceiling panels with new teak trim (removable for easy access to through deck fittings)
- Rebuilt port teak mast pad
- Varnished the following with 7 coats of Epifanes:
- Rub rails, handrails, companionway, doors, and steering wheel
- Varnished Interior touch-ups using Helmsman stain varnish
- Name and home port professionally made and installed
- 2 layers of Semco and 4 layers of varnish on cockpit grates, bow teak and stern teak planks
- 2 layers of Semco on teak deck
Future projects:
- Remove the starboard diesel tank as it is no longer functioning, replace or use space for storage (if we haven’t done so yet).
- Connect solar panels to MidNite MPPT solar charger (if we haven’t done so yet)
- Install additional Lifeline GPL-4DL AGM battery (if we haven’t done so yet)
- Install new Lowrance depth sounder and fish finder to replace older Hummingbird fishfinder (if we haven’t done so yet)
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Thanks to HANS CHRISTIAN 34 owner Bill Lockwood (and others) for providing updated information. Sailboat Forum. View All Topics: ... A Ballast/Displacement ratio of 40 or more translates into a stiffer, more powerful boat that will be better able to stand up to the wind. Bal./Disp = ballast (lbs)/ displacement (lbs)*100
The story of the Hans Christian 34 and 36, and their successors, is a microcosm of the history of the Taiwan/U.S. boatbuilding industry. That is to say, a mixture of good designs, fine hand craftsmanship, knockoff gear, occasional shoddy finish and detail work, double-dealing and broken promises. Sometimes out of the mix comes a well-built ...
The Hans christian 34 is a 34.0ft cutter designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Hans Christian Yachts between 1974 and 1979. 34 units have been built. The Hans christian 34 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy ...
Builder of Hans Christian Yachts (2004-2015): Pantawee Marine Co., Ltd ... Years in Business: 1973 - 2017. Sailboats Built By Hans Christian Yachts (Dates indicate when boat was first built by any builder) ... 34.00 ft / 10.36 m: 1974: HANS CHRISTIAN 36: 42.00 ft / 12.80 m: 1974: HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MKII:
Hans Christian 34 is a 33′ 11″ / 10.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Perry and built by Hans Christian Yachts between 1974 and 1979. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in ...
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Hans Christian 34 is about 199 kg/cm, alternatively 1117 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 199 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1117 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Data And technical specifications of Hans Christian 34 equipments, fuel economy, dimensions, weight, engine power and prices . Sea Ray; ... 1976 Hans Christian 34 Technical Specs. General Data about Hans Christian 34. Brand: Hans Christian: Model: 34: Boat Type: Sail: Category: Cutter: Year Of Production: 1976: Condition (New/Used) Pre-Owned ...
Boat Details. Description. The Hans Christian 34 Cutter has the reputation of one of the better blue water cruising sail boats out there. She comes with, Volvo diesel, full sail covers 2 speed winches, aluminum mast, and sleeping for 4 comfortably. In her galley you will find a refrigerated ice box, 2 burner w/oven LP, and SS sink.
Cruising Sailboats for Sale. Hans Christian 34 for Sale. 'Pompoen', our Hans Christian 34 for Sale! by owner Rick Kretschmer. We are selling our beloved 1978 Hans Christian 34 cutter-rigged double-ender. She is currently located in Chaguaramas, Trinidad & Tobago, a great place to prepare for a long journey and finish any bits of a refit desired.
Hans Christian preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Hans Christian used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 34.5' Catalina 34 MK II NW Creek Marina New Bern NC, North Carolina Asking $78,500. 42' Pearson 422 Madisonville, Louisiana Asking $72,000.
Re: Hans Christian 33- Hans Christian 34. The difference although subtle to the eye are fairly big when you start to look closely at it. The 33 has a modified full keel, wider beam, and the mast sits back almost 10 inches compared to the 34. Better upwind performance and typically faster. The waterline length is almost identical with the canoe ...
Hans Christian 34 for sale in San Diego California. View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Hans Christian boats for sale on boats.com. ... Used Boat Review: Tartan 34. Steve Knauth. January 16, 2010. Boat Reviews. Hallberg-Rassy 31: Bob Perry Design Review . Bob Perry. June 5, 2002. Boat Reviews. Boats We Love: Blue Jacket 40 ...
Find Sail Hans Christian boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Hans Christian boats to choose from. ... 1977 Hans Christian 34. US$10,000. ↓ Price Drop. CFB Marine Group | San Diego, California. Request Info; ... Iconic Marine Boat Sales & Service | Washington, North Carolina. 2018 SeaVee ...
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Hans Christian preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Hans Christian used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 34.5' Catalina 34 MK II NW Creek Marina New Bern NC, North Carolina Asking $78,500. 26'7' S2 27 Darien Norwalk, Connecticut Asking $10,990.
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 ...
Hans Christian is a yacht manufacturer that currently has 24 yachts for sale on YachtWorld, including 1 new vessels and 23 used yachts, listed by experienced boat and yacht brokers mainly in the following countries: United States, France, Mexico, Australia and Canada. YachtWorld offers a diverse array of models, showcasing a comprehensive range ...
Craig Beckwith joined Hans Christian Yachts in 1979, was involved with overseeing construction in Taiwan, and served as VP of Sales. Hans Christian 33 is a 41′ 0″ / 12.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Harwood Ives and built by Shing Fa Boatbuilding Co., Ltd., Pantawee Marine Co., Ltd., and Hans Christian Yachts starting in 1980.
Hans Christian for sale on DailyBoats.com are listed for a range of prices, valued from $15,896 on the more basic models to $588,368 for the most expensive. The boats can differ in size from 9.46 m to 17.6 m. The oldest one built in 1976 year. This page features Hans Christian boats located in countries: United States of America, Portugal ...
Find Hans Christian 34 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Hans Christian boats to choose from. ... Iconic Marine Boat Sales & Service | Washington, North Carolina. 1986 Ocean Alexander 50 Mark II. US$225,900. Bluewater Yacht Sales | Suffolk, Virginia. 2025 NauticStar 252 Legacy. Request ...
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A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.