Hans Christian Yachts?

AussieDreamers · 04-01-2007, 17:50

I stumbled upon Hans Christian yachts whilst looking through yachtworld a few days ago. Does anyone have any insight, views or personal experience with them, particularly in view of blue water cruising and liveaboard suitability?

04-01-2007, 17:55

The closest you can get to a wood boat, without having a wood boat. I think they are great. We have an member here, Michael, who has made a circumnavigation solo on a 43. I will see if I can encourage him to get on and make a comment or two.

SkiprJohn · 04-01-2007, 23:37

Hans Christians are great sea boats. Good sturdy passage makers. Had a friend deliver one 43 from Saipan to Honolulu a few years back. Only had one cleat pull out due to vertical force overload. Saipan to Honolulu is an upwind sail so it took them quite a time into heavy weather. They always felt safe.
JohnL

swagman · 05-01-2007, 00:58

We've got pals with a 45 - lovely little ship feel to the yacht when underway and lots of character in the appearance. Not the fastest boat around - but certainly one of the prettiest.
JOHN

senormechanico · 05-01-2007, 19:03

We had a Lord Nelson 35 which was designed by a former Hans dealer and several of his friends. Long story short, they got cut off when they suggested improvements to the HC33. Have a look for either a 35 or a 41.

Steve B. Former owner of LN35 Grey Max hull # 6.

04-01-2007, 17:50	#1
AussieDreamers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6	Hans Christian Yachts? I stumbled upon Hans Christian yachts whilst looking through yachtworld a few days ago. Does anyone have any insight, views or personal experience with them, particularly in view of blue water cruising and liveaboard suitability?

05-01-2007, 00:58	#4
swagman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winter - land based UK south coast. Summer - sailing. Boat currently in Portugal waiting for 2010. Boat: Hanse 461 - Swagman Posts: 1,439 Images: 5	We've got pals with a 45 - lovely little ship feel to the yacht when underway and lots of character in the appearance. Not the fastest boat around - but certainly one of the prettiest. JOHN __________________ Read our boring cruising blog via http://www.yotblog.com/swagman/3099

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04-01-2007, 17:55	#2
Kai Nui Guest Posts: n/a	The closest you can get to a wood boat, without having a wood boat. I think they are great. We have an member here, Michael, who has made a circumnavigation solo on a 43. I will see if I can encourage him to get on and make a comment or two.

04-01-2007, 23:37	#3
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,553	Hans Christians are great sea boats. Good sturdy passage makers. Had a friend deliver one 43 from Saipan to Honolulu a few years back. Only had one cleat pull out due to vertical force overload. Saipan to Honolulu is an upwind sail so it took them quite a time into heavy weather. They always felt safe. JohnL

05-01-2007, 19:03	#5
senormechanico Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Whidbey Island WA Boat: Dragonfly 1000 trimaran Posts: 1,370	We had a Lord Nelson 35 which was designed by a former Hans dealer and several of his friends. Long story short, they got cut off when they suggested improvements to the HC33. Have a look for either a 35 or a 41. Steve B. Former owner of LN35 Grey Max hull # 6.