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Hans Christian 45
Designer: Harwood Ives  ·  Builder: Anderson Yachts Ltd. (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Hans Christian 45

Built by the respected Hans Christian yard, this substantial motorsailer represents the builder's commitment to traditional craftsmanship and seaworthy design. Hans Christian vessels earned their reputation through robust construction methods and attention to detail that attracted serious cruising sailors throughout the 1970s and 1980s. This 45-footer embodies the classic characteristics that made Hans Christian famous: heavy displacement construction, conservative design principles, and the kind of solid feel underfoot that inspires confidence in challenging conditions. The design philosophy prioritizes comfort and safety over pure performance, making it well-suited for extended offshore cruising and liveaboard applications. With its traditional lines and proven seakeeping abilities, this model appeals to sailors seeking a dependable platform for serious voyaging. The Hans Christian reputation was built on boats that could handle heavy weather while providing comfortable accommodations below. These vessels typically feature spacious interiors with quality joinery work and practical layouts designed for extended cruising. While not built for racing, this motorsailer offers the reliability and comfort that made Hans Christian a respected name among blue-water cruising enthusiasts who valued substance over speed.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.92 ft / 13.69 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.33 ft / 10.46 m
Beam 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 37,000.00 lb / 16,783 kg
Ballast 11,300.00 lb / 5,126 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Harwood Ives
Builder Anderson Yachts Ltd. (TAIWAN)
First Built 1976
Related Sailboats Formosa 46 · Nassau 45 · Fuji 45 · Tanton 45 · Whitby 45
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
30.54
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
408.26
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. 10.3 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 13.78
P (Mainsail Luff) 952.00 ft² / 88.44 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Pisces
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 60
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Hans Christian 45 ★
44.9 ft
Formosa 46
45.0 ft
Fuji 45
45.0 ft
Nassau 45
44.9 ft
Tanton 45
44.8 ft
Whitby 45
45.0 ft
LWL
Hans Christian 45 ★
34.3 ft
Formosa 46
39.6 ft
Fuji 45
33.0 ft
Nassau 45
34.6 ft
Tanton 45
39.4 ft
Whitby 45
33.0 ft
Beam
Hans Christian 45 ★
14.0 ft
Formosa 46
12.9 ft
Fuji 45
12.7 ft
Nassau 45
12.8 ft
Tanton 45
13.7 ft
Whitby 45
12.0 ft
Displacement
Hans Christian 45 ★
37 lbs
Formosa 46
33 lbs
Fuji 45
30 lbs
Nassau 45
21 lbs
Tanton 45
25 lbs
Whitby 45
23 lbs
Ballast
Hans Christian 45 ★
11 lbs
Formosa 46
10 lbs
Fuji 45
8 lbs
Nassau 45
8 lbs
Tanton 45
9 lbs
Whitby 45
11 lbs
Sail Area
Hans Christian 45 ★
Formosa 46
911 sq ft
Fuji 45
Nassau 45
799 sq ft
Tanton 45
1 sq ft
Whitby 45
913 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hans Christian 45 ★
Formosa 46
128 s/nm
Fuji 45
120 s/nm
Nassau 45
123 s/nm
Tanton 45
Whitby 45
102 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hans Christian 45 ★
Formosa 46
14.2
Fuji 45
Nassau 45
16.7
Tanton 45
22.3
Whitby 45
17.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hans Christian 45 ★
30.5 %
Formosa 46
Fuji 45
28.7 %
Nassau 45
41.7 %
Tanton 45
Whitby 45
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hans Christian 45 ★
Formosa 46
41.0
Fuji 45
Nassau 45
29.4
Tanton 45
30.0
Whitby 45
36.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hans Christian 45 ★
Formosa 46
1.61
Fuji 45
Nassau 45
1.84
Tanton 45
1.85
Whitby 45
1.67
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hans Christian 45 ★
408
Formosa 46
Fuji 45
378
Nassau 45
229
Tanton 45
Whitby 45
Hull Speed
Hans Christian 45 ★
Formosa 46
8.4 kts
Fuji 45
Nassau 45
7.9 kts
Tanton 45
8.4 kts
Whitby 45
7.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hans Christian 45 ★
Formosa 46
2.0
Fuji 45
Nassau 45
2.4
Tanton 45
Whitby 45
1.8
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