Hans Christian 38T (Traditional)

Built 1976–1989 by Anderson Yachts / Hans Christian (Taiwan)

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About the Hans Christian 38T (Traditional)

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Illustration of a Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) — **Illustration, not a photo of this model.** AI-generated illustration of a typical full-keel offshore cutter.

Built: 1976–1989
Builder: Anderson Yachts / Hans Christian (Taiwan)
Designer: Harwood Ives
Length: 37.92 ft
Waterline: 33 ft
Beam: 12.33 ft
Draft: 6 ft
Displacement: 26,500 lb
Ballast: 9,800 lb
Hull / keel: full keel
Rig: cutter
Propulsion: inboard
Fuel: 100 gal
Water: 100 gal
Stern thruster: none

Three versions of the HC 38 were built with similar dimensions: this Traditional (38T), the 38 Mk II (from 1978, different yard, hull shape, rig and interior) and a Telstar-keel variant. Lead ballast. Teak/brightwork issues are from owner discussion of the HC line generally.

Known problems for this model

Teak deck over fastener holes - wet core deck
Many boats have screwed-down teak decks; failing bedding and exposed screws let water reach the deck structure, and recoring or teak removal is a major refit item.
practical-sailor.com · cruisersforum.com
Extensive exterior brightwork other
Large areas of varnished teak (caprails, handrails, bowsprit) need constant sanding and recoating, especially in strong sun.
cruisersforum.com · practical-sailor.com

Model sources (2)

sailboatdata.com · cruisersforum.com

Other Hans Christian models

Hans Christian 33 1980–1988
Hans Christian 43 Traditional 1974–1992

Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.