Hans christian 43
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The Hans christian 43 is a 42.62ft staysail ketch designed by Harwood Ives and built in fiberglass by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. between 1974 and 1992.
130 units have been built.
The Hans christian 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 74%
Model | Hans christian 43 | ||
Length | 42.62 ft (61%) | the closest to 44.33 ft | |
Beam | 13.83 ft (88%) | the closest to 13.67 ft | |
Draft | 6 ft | ||
Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 68%
Sail area / displ. | 14.40 (74%) | the closest to 14.78 | |
Ballast / displ. | 39.05 % | ||
Displ. / length | 281.49 | ||
Comfort ratio | 38.18 (61%) | the closest to 39.72 | |
Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 36.83 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
Displacement | 31500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 12300 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.13 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 894 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 56.25 ft | ||
Sail area fore | 551.21 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 343.25 sq.ft | ||
I | 50.50 ft | ||
J | 21.83 ft | ||
P | 46.70 ft | ||
E | 14.70 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 40 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 120 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 208 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. | ||
Designer | Harwood Ives | ||
First built | 1974 | ||
Last built | 1992 | ||
Number built | 130 |