Christina 43 Hans Christian

Designed by Scott Sprague and built by Hans Christian beginning in 1986, this 43-footer represents a thoughtful approach to bluewater cruising with emphasis on seaworthiness and comfort. The fiberglass construction features a fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration, providing excellent directional stability while maintaining reasonable performance under sail. With a displacement of 30,640 pounds and 11,000 pounds of ballast, this substantial cruiser offers the stability and load-carrying capacity that serious offshore sailors demand. The cutter rig with 823 square feet of sail area provides versatile sail handling options, particularly valuable when conditions deteriorate or when sailing short-handed. The SA/Displacement ratio of 13.5 indicates moderate sailing performance that prioritizes reliability over racing speed. The impressive comfort ratio of 39.49 reflects the boat's spacious 13.36-foot beam and generous accommodations, making extended passages more pleasant for crew. Meanwhile, the capsize screening formula of 1.71 demonstrates excellent stability characteristics for offshore work. Hull speed reaches 8.02 knots, respectable for a cruiser of this displacement. Hans Christian's reputation for building robust, well-appointed vessels makes this model particularly appealing to cruisers planning extended voyages or liveaboard situations where comfort and seaworthiness take precedence over pure performance.

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