1984 Hans Christian 38t

Built like a tank and laden with teak, the Hans Christian 38 Traditional (sometimes known as the 38T) is a heavy displacement double-ender that oozes the classic feel of a bygone age. It traces its origins back to the work of Colin Archer, the noted Norwegian naval architect and shipbuilder whose legendary boat designs inspired the demand for the salty Scandinavian double-ended styling.

"The Hans Christian 38T is beautiful visually and incredibly seaworthy with many circumnavigations under her belt. Owners love their live-aboard comfort and Cadillac ride. Due to her solidly constructed 26,500 pound hull which incorporate 9,800 pounds of lead encapsulated 6 feet down in the hull, she is stable, sea-kindly and dry with no bobbing or banging around, even in the rough stuff.

Above the waterline, the styling is classic Hans Christian; a long bowsprit, a springy sheerline, and rounded canoe stern with large dollops of teak all over. Below the waterline you'll find a heavy displacement hull with very rounded sections, a full keel with a forefoot cutaway and a big barn door rudder . They are solid boats overbuilt to cruise in safety and comfort.

"SERENITY" IS CARRYING ON THE HANS CHRISTIAN LEGACY. HER LAST VOYAGE TOOK HER FROM CALIFORNIA TO MEXICO, THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND HAWAII. SHE IS READY FOR A NEW OWNER AND "BUCKET LIST". 

‘SERENITY’ a fiberglass double-ended cutter with wood bowsprit forward, canoe stern with boomkin, and full keel with keel hung rudder. Her aluminum single spreader spar is deck stepped. 

Auxiliary propulsion is provided by a Yanmar freshwater cooled diesel engine. She carries 100 gallons of diesel and 100 gallons of fresh water. The vessel is a heavily built offshore cruising design, well suited for open ocean sailing and long distance passage making. 

The bow sprit has double anchor bow rollers and a walkway with solid stainless steel railings. The foredeck has a king post, closed bronze chocks with integral cleats, horizontal electric anchor windless, and wood chest for the liquified propane gas (LPG) tank storage. 

Stainless steel lifeline stanchions support double courses of lifeline wires. The lifeline stanchions are securely bolted to the gunwales. The cabin trunk has ten bronze opening portlights along the sides and two wood-framed hatches with acrylic tops, stainless steel mast pulpits, four dorade vents, teak handrails, boom gallows, and sliding companionway hatch. The cockpit has a brass pedestal-mounted wheel helm with lighted compass. The transom is fitted with a teak boomkin, stainless steel pushpit, and stainless steel dingy davits, which also support antennas and a solar panel. 

Starting forward, the cabin is arranged with chain locker and V-berth cabin, followed by enclosed head with separate shower to port, and cabinets and lockers to starboard. Walking aft, the main salon consists of a U- shaped settee with dining table to port and a straight settee opposite to starboard. Both settees convert to berths. 

The galley is in the aft port corner and includes a double stainless steel deep sink, LPG stove with oven, and top loading reefer. Aft of the galley is a private quarter cabin with double berth. Opposite the galley to starboard is a workbench, followed by an outboard facing navigation desk and single quarter berth. The engine is located under the aft end of the port settee and galley sink.” - Oct 2020 Professional Survey

New Work and Upgrades completed Nov 2020

• Hull professionally painted with two full coats of Amercoat ABC #3 Antifouling Paint

• Freeboard professionally painted with AWLGRIP Snow White Topcoat Base and Awl Cat #3 Brushing Topcoat Converter. AWLGRIP Forest Green used on bootstripe.

• Rudder removed, assessed, and rebuilt as per survey recommendations.

• Through hulls inspected and serviced.

• Zinc anodes replaced on hull, rudder, and propeller.

• New cutlass bearing installed

• Stuffing box repacked with new stuffing

• New mainsheet traveler installed with new car, stops, and end caps

• Winch reinstalled on main boom

Details:

HullDesigner:  Harwood Ives

Builder:  Hans Christian Yachts (Shin Fa Industries)

Building Site:  Taiwan

Year Built:  1984

Type of Hull:  Hans Christian 38 Traditional Sloop

Construction:  Fiberglass hull and deck

Length:  37' 11" OD, ~ 49' OA

Beam:  12' 9" 

Length at Waterline:  33' 

Draft:  6' 

Displacement:  26,500 lbs. 

Type of Ballast:  Internal, ~ 9,800 lbs.

Rudder Shaft:  Stainless steel

Steering:  Wheel, 7 x 19 SS cable and quadrant

Escape Hatch:  One forward, sliding companionway hatch at rear of cabin

Cabin Top:  Fiberglass, teak planked overlay

Cabin Sides:  Fiberglass

Deck:  Fiberglass with teak planked overlay

Toe Rail/Bulwark:  Bulwark with cap, toe rails on cabin top

Cockpit Type:  Self bailing well 

Engines and Fuel Systems 

Number of Engines: One

Type of Engine: Diesel

Number of Cylinders: Three

Horse Power: 30 @ 2600 rpm

Make: YanmarModel: 3 QM 30

Cooling System: Fresh water cooled

Exhaust System: Water cooled 

Exhaust Line Mat’l: Water mix fitting, hose to fiberglass silencer to hose

Engine Gauges Fitted: RPM, Water temperature, Oil Pressure, Tachometer with hour meter = 3025 

No. of Fuel Tanks: Two

Location of Tanks: Below cockpit, port and starboard

Tank Material: Fiberglass over welded steel plate

Capacity: 100 gallons reported 

Fill Pipe Location: Aft of cockpit coaming

Vented: Yes

Fuel Filters: Racor and engine secondary

Propeller Shaft Size: 1 1/2", prop 22" dia.

Shaft Material: Stainless steel

Shaft Bearings: Rubber cutlass  

Safety Equipment 

Life Jackets: Four

Condition: Appear serviceable (not inspected)

Lifebuoy: Lifesling, 3 Type IV Throwable cushions  

Flares: Yes

Horn: Yes

Bilge Pumps: Two

Pump Type: ***12 volt Jabsco 10.8 gpm, Manual Edson type

Location: Bilge sump & cockpit

Compasses: One

Make: Richie 

Size: 6"

Lifelines: Double with gates on port & starboard sides

Pulpit: Yes, stainless steel

Aft Pulpit: Yes, stainless steel 

Ground Tackle  

Number of Anchors: Two forward, spare aft. 

Type of Anchors: 45 lb. & 35 lb. CQR

Chain Size: 5/16"

Amount of Chain: 250' 

Rope Size: 3/4"

Anchor Windlass: Lofrans Tigres 12 volt

Anchor Roller: Two at the bow, one at the stern  

Comments:  Two CQR anchors are mounted and ready for deployment at the bow. There is a horizontal shaft “Lofrans” windlass at the foredeck with water proof deck activationbutton. 

Electrical  

Lighting System: 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC

Power Source: Batteries, alternator, shore cord, solar panel

Solar Panel: Renogy 150 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel

No/Type Batteries: (3) Group # 31, all AGM (absorbed gas mat)

Type of Wire: Copper strand

Master Disconnect Switch: Circuit breaker for AC, 3 way Cole Herse for DC 

Galley Equipment & Water Tanks  

Refrigeration: 2 ice boxes with 12 volt compressor by Nova Kool 

Stove: 3 burner with oven by Gas Systems

Fuel: Propane

Solenoid Switch: Yes

Fuel Tank: (1) steel dated 8-2015, (1) aluminum dated 5-2007

Location: Foredeck locker

Water Tanks: Three stainless steel

Total Capacity: 100 gallons reported

Location: Main bilge and below prop shaft

Comments:  Galley is equipped with a “Gas Systems” 3 burner stove with oven, fueled by propane. There is a single working aluminum fuel tank that is equipped with a pressure regulator and safety solenoid. There is a second steel tank. There is a pressure hot and cold water system with a Shurflow 3.8 gpm pump with three stainless steel water tanks. The galley is equipped with double stainless steel sinks, single faucet for pressure water and hand pumps for fresh water and salt water use.  

Electronics  

VHF: Icom M412

Other Radio: Icom M802 Single Sideband   

Auto Pilot: Robertson with B & G ram

Radar: Furuno

GPS: Furuno GP 1650 color plotter  

Depth Sounder: Raytheon ST 60 Tri Data with knot/log

Other Instruments:  Raytheon ST 60 Wind Speed/Direction

E.P.I.R.B.: ACR 406

Stereo: Boss

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.