The Hans Christian 52 is a heavily built offshore cutter designed by Doug Peterson and produced by Hans Christian Yachts beginning in 1987, sharing its design lineage with the well-regarded Christina 48. At 51.5 feet LOA with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, the 52 combines a seakindly hull form with a generous interior suited to extended liveaboard cruising and long blue-water passages. Displacement of 31,350 pounds and ballast of 11,500 pounds give the boat a comfortable motion and strong stability numbers, while the cutter rig with 1,081 square feet of sail keeps her easily driven by a small crew. The Hans Christian 52 is considered a serious offshore passage-maker, appealing to experienced sailors seeking a large, well-found blue-water yacht with traditional styling and robust construction.
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What is the Hans Christian 52's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Hans Christian 52 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.4. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Hans Christian 52's comfort ratio?
The Hans Christian 52 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 32.37. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Hans Christian 52 safe for offshore sailing?
The Hans Christian 52 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.78. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Hans Christian 52?
The theoretical hull speed of the Hans Christian 52 is 8.59 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Hans Christian 52 weigh?
The Hans Christian 52 has a displacement of 31,350 and a length overall (LOA) of 51.50.
Who designed the Hans Christian 52?
The Hans Christian 52 was designed by Doug Peterson, first built in 1987.