Hans Christian 38T (Traditional)
Description
The Hans Christian 38T (often called the "Traditional" or 38T cutter) is one of the most iconic and sought-after models from Hans Christian Yachts. It's a classic, heavy-displacement bluewater cruiser designed by Harwood Ives, built in Taiwan with exceptional solidity and traditional aesthetics—think abundant teak brightwork, full keel for stability and tracking, and a cozy, wood-rich interior perfect for extended offshore passages. This model is frequently praised in cruising communities as a "go-anywhere" boat: excellent in heavy weather, comfortable motion, great for short-handed sailing, and capable of carrying heavy loads without much penalty. It's not a lightweight racer—expect stately, steady progress rather than quick tacking in light winds—but it's legendary for seaworthiness and liveaboard comfort.
Construction Details
| Designer | Harwood Ives |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hans Christian Yachts (Taiwan) |
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.920 ft |
| LWL | 33.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Displacement | 26500 lb |
| Ballast | 9800 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 20.08 ft |
| p | 46 ft |
| e | 14.41 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.50 ft | 20.08 ft | 46 ft | 14.41 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.41 ft - (4392 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.45 ft - (14463 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.72 ft - (14545 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 341.24 ft² |
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Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 51 ft - (15545 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22.83 ft - (6959 mm) |
| Leech | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.3 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.14 ft - (6139 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.81 ° |
| Area | * 513.49 ft² |
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Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 44.22 ft - (13478 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.63 ft - (8422 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.11 ft - (11311 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.09 ft - (7038 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 510.58 ft² |
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Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 93.58 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.79 ft - (5727 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.03 ° |
| Area | * 460.41 ft² |
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Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Leech | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 75.7 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.2 ft - (4633 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.24 ° |
| Area | * 379.97 ft² |
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Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - GENOA
| Luff | * 52.51 ft - (16005 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 33.32 ft - (10156 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.69 ft - (14841 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 790.74 ft² |
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Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - GENOA
| Luff | 51.5 ft - (15697 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 31.167 ft - (9500 mm) |
| Leech | 47.5 ft - (14478 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.44 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 28.2 ft - (8595 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.91 ° |
| Area | * 726.11 ft² |
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Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - STAYSAIL
| Luff | 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.33 ft - (3453 mm) |
| Leech | 30.79 ft - (9385 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.65 ft - (3246 mm) |
| Area | * 174.42 ft² |
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Hans Christian 38T (Traditional) - STAYSAIL
| Luff | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.67 ft - (3252 mm) |
| Area | * 192.09 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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