The Christina 43 Hans Christian is modestly canvassed and unhurried, with a steady, comfortable ride offshore.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 35.8′, the Christina 43 Hans Christian tops out around 8.0 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √35.8′ LWL = 8.0 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
13.5
Modestly canvassed — a comfortable, unhurried cruiser.
Ballast / Displacement
35.9%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
297
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Comfort Ratio
39.5
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Capsize Screening
1.71
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
39.5
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.71
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Christina 43 Hans Christian sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Hinckley 43 Hood
105s/nm
Taswell 43
108s/nm
Westsail 43
159s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.9 |
3.6 |
4.1 |
4.2 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.5 |
4.4 |
4.9 |
5.1 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.3 |
5.4 |
6.0 |
6.3 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.9 |
5.0 |
5.6 |
5.8 |
| Run150–180° |
3.2 |
4.0 |
4.5 |
4.6 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (8.0 kts),
SA/D (13.5), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Christina 43 Hans Christian — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–8 kts
8–22 kts
22–30 kts
30+ kts
Ghosting
0–8 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
8–22 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
22–30 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
30+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Christina 43 Hans Christian.
|
Christina 43 Hans Christian |
Ct 44 Pilot House |
Hinckley 43 Hood |
Swan 43 Holland |
Taswell 43 |
Westsail 43 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
43.0 |
43.2 |
42.8 |
42.8 |
42.8 |
42.9 |
| LWL |
35.8 |
37.6 |
33.8 |
34.1 |
38.3 |
33.3 |
| Beam |
13.4 |
13.1 |
12.3 |
13.1 |
13.7 |
13.0 |
| Displacement |
30 |
20 |
25 |
24 |
23 |
31 |
| Ballast |
11 |
9 |
11 |
9 |
9 |
11 |
| Sail Area |
823 |
865 |
886 |
880 |
860 |
948 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
— |
105 |
— |
108 |
159 |
| SA/Disp |
13.5 |
18.7 |
16.4 |
16.8 |
16.8 |
15.3 |
| Bal/Disp |
35.9 |
45.8 |
45.1 |
— |
40.9 |
34.9 |
| Comfort |
39.5 |
25.9 |
38.0 |
33.4 |
28.2 |
44.2 |
| Capsize |
1.71 |
1.93 |
1.68 |
1.81 |
1.91 |
1.65 |
| Hull Speed |
8.0 |
8.2 |
7.8 |
7.8 |
8.3 |
7.7 |