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Hans Christian 38
Designer: Harwood Ives  ·  Builder: Anderson Yachts Ltd.  ·  First built: 1978
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$79,900 – $79,900
typical asking price
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 46.00 ft / 14.02 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 33.00 ft / 10.06 m
Beam 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 27,500.00 lb / 12,474 kg
Ballast 10,300.00 lb / 4,672 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 979.00 ft² / 90.95 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Harwood Ives
Builder Anderson Yachts Ltd.
First Built 1978
Last Built 1989
Related Sailboats Kelly Peterson 46 · Oceanic 46 Brewer · Alajuela 38 · Liberty 458 · Seamaster 46
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 192
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.26
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 39.86
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.66
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.7
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.44
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 52.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 22.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 49.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.33
SA Fore 572.0
SA Main 375.59
How It Compares

vs. Alajuela 38, Kelly Peterson 46, Liberty 458, Oceanic 46 Brewer, Seamaster 46

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Hans Christian 38 ★
46.0 ft
Alajuela 38
46.0 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
46.3 ft
Liberty 458
45.8 ft
Oceanic 46 Brewer
45.8 ft
Seamaster 46
46.0 ft
LWL
Hans Christian 38 ★
33.0 ft
Alajuela 38
32.6 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
40.8 ft
Liberty 458
40.3 ft
Oceanic 46 Brewer
36.5 ft
Seamaster 46
40.0 ft
Beam
Hans Christian 38 ★
12.5 ft
Alajuela 38
11.5 ft
Kelly Peterson 46
13.3 ft
Liberty 458
12.9 ft
Oceanic 46 Brewer
13.5 ft
Seamaster 46
14.3 ft
Displacement
Hans Christian 38 ★
27 lbs
Alajuela 38
27 lbs
Kelly Peterson 46
33 lbs
Liberty 458
31 lbs
Oceanic 46 Brewer
33 lbs
Seamaster 46
33 lbs
Ballast
Hans Christian 38 ★
10 lbs
Alajuela 38
10 lbs
Kelly Peterson 46
11 lbs
Liberty 458
11 lbs
Oceanic 46 Brewer
11 lbs
Seamaster 46
13 lbs
Sail Area
Hans Christian 38 ★
979 sq ft
Alajuela 38
880 sq ft
Kelly Peterson 46
1 sq ft
Liberty 458
925 sq ft
Oceanic 46 Brewer
—
Seamaster 46
982 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hans Christian 38 ★
192 s/nm
Alajuela 38
218 s/nm
Kelly Peterson 46
—
Liberty 458
138 s/nm
Oceanic 46 Brewer
—
Seamaster 46
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hans Christian 38 ★
17.3
Alajuela 38
15.7
Kelly Peterson 46
17.1
Liberty 458
15.1
Oceanic 46 Brewer
—
Seamaster 46
15.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hans Christian 38 ★
—
Alajuela 38
37.0 %
Kelly Peterson 46
—
Liberty 458
—
Oceanic 46 Brewer
34.3 %
Seamaster 46
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hans Christian 38 ★
39.9
Alajuela 38
44.1
Kelly Peterson 46
38.5
Liberty 458
37.8
Oceanic 46 Brewer
—
Seamaster 46
35.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hans Christian 38 ★
1.66
Alajuela 38
1.54
Kelly Peterson 46
1.66
Liberty 458
1.65
Oceanic 46 Brewer
—
Seamaster 46
1.78
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hans Christian 38 ★
—
Alajuela 38
348
Kelly Peterson 46
—
Liberty 458
—
Oceanic 46 Brewer
307
Seamaster 46
230
Hull Speed
Hans Christian 38 ★
7.7 kts
Alajuela 38
7.7 kts
Kelly Peterson 46
8.6 kts
Liberty 458
8.5 kts
Oceanic 46 Brewer
—
Seamaster 46
8.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hans Christian 38 ★
1.4
Alajuela 38
1.3
Kelly Peterson 46
2.1
Liberty 458
2.4
Oceanic 46 Brewer
—
Seamaster 46
2.2
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