The Hans Christian Christina 40 is a heavily built bluewater cruiser designed by Scott Sprague and produced by Hans Christian Yachts from 1986 onward. Built in Taiwan with meticulous teak joinery and a fiberglass hull with lead ballast, the Christina 40 features a cutter rig, skeg-hung rudder, and a displacement of 22,500 pounds — all hallmarks of a serious offshore boat. The interior is a showcase of traditional yacht craftsmanship, with hand-finished teak throughout and a layout optimized for extended cruising as a couple. With a comfort ratio above 33 and a capsize screening factor of 1.8, the Christina 40 is designed to keep her crew safe and comfortable in open-ocean conditions.
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What is the Hans Christian 40's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Hans Christian 40 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.48. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Hans Christian 40's comfort ratio?
The Hans Christian 40 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 33.4. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Hans Christian 40 safe for offshore sailing?
The Hans Christian 40 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.8. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Hans Christian 40?
The theoretical hull speed of the Hans Christian 40 is 7.71 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Hans Christian 40 weigh?
The Hans Christian 40 has a displacement of 22,500 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 39.83 ft.
Who designed the Hans Christian 40?
The Hans Christian 40 was designed by Scott Sprague, first built in 1986.