Congrats! As a 43t owner, you will have years of fun and a little bit of
work ahead of you. The HC's are known to be a 40%labor and 60%love but I can honestly say that when I walk the
dock and pass by all the newer style
boats, there is no boat I would rather have.
We love our HC and was probably one of the best decision we ever made. Some notes you will quickly find out. She is a little slower than most in lighter winds. A good idea to pickup a oversized
Genoa or even better cruising asym.. Get a sock or
furler as it will make life very easy to deploy. She really comes into her own with anything above 15 knots and 20 knots you could not ask for a better boat. With the
sails balanced, she will drive on a rail in some of the nastiest conditions.
Keeping the
teak on the
deck and bulwark clean and looking good will always be a labor of love. Make sure you take a few buckets of saltwater on a monthly basis and coat the decks. Use a soft mop or very soft brush to scrub the
teak. Again, all you need is a little saltwater and the teak will look good.
Lastly, if you have not already, join hanschristian.org. There is a huge body of knowledge pertaining to your boat 38t and lots of owners with years of experience to answer any questions you may have. If you have a particular problem, this is the place to ask.
Congrats again!
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