Hans Christian 43 vs Liberty 458

[Jim Cate]

s/v seawitch, you have responded to a question posed over 6 years ago, so I suspect that your generous offer of info will be of little use to the OP.

But it is kina poignant to read Rebel Heart's enthusiastic comments about his HC in light of her sad demise. One must always consider owner enthusiasm when evaluating comments about their pride and joy.

Jim

[Bigjim]

I can't tell you how many magazine ads and stories I've read about the Hans Christian 32 and 36. Or was it a 38. I have lusted for one for over 30 years. Classic design and seemingly very livable.

Alas, it will always remain a dream I fear. I envy those who have one.

[Jon Neely]

The Hans Christian 32 you are referring to must be a hc33 not a 32. Prism our hc33 has its decks fastened the same way, screws up. What this means though is the cabin top is solid glass, no core. Blessing and a curse. Ours have the accasional tip show. I now use a countersink and use the deck screw as the pilot bit. Drill down 1/4" . Diegrind the screw down and plug with bung. This fix is only good if you have just a few showing. Not that big of a deal and if you take care of your decks shouldn't be a big deal. No core issues is very nice and the yard that made them this way is top notch when it comes to Taiwan yards.

[Jon Neely]

Also to be mentioned the hc34 and hc36 where not made even remotely to the same standards as the actual main like of hans Christians (33,38,41,43,48 and the Christinas ) rebel hearts poor build is a hc34-36 thing and is well documented amongst other owners of similar boats.

[nicholson31]

Jon Neely
Watch Our Adventure on a HC33 at youtube.com/c/sailingvesselprism

I coincidentally Just came across your videos last night, the tour of Prism was very well done and has prompted me to add the HC to my wish list of boats to consider when upgrading to something larger for our plan for full time cruising, 2 years and counting down. The HC33 is unbelievably spacious!!