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Hans Christian 36

Cutter · Long Keel

Designed by Robert Perry · Built by Union Ship Co. (Taiwan) · First built 1974

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LOA 42.00 ft  ·  Beam 11.67 ft  ·  Displacement 22,000.00 lb  ·  Sail Area 826.00 ft²  ·  Cutter  ·  Long Keel
About the Hans Christian 36 Sailboat

Designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry and built by Taiwan's Union Ship Co. starting in 1974, this classic cruising yacht represents the golden era of serious bluewater sailing boats. Perry's design philosophy shines through in the boat's traditional long keel configuration, which provides exceptional directional stability and seakindly motion in offshore conditions. The cutter rig configuration offers versatility for various sailing conditions, allowing crews to balance sail combinations effectively in both light air and heavy weather. With a substantial displacement of 22,000 pounds and ballast ratio supporting the long keel design, this yacht exhibits the steady, predictable sailing characteristics that made Hans Christian boats highly regarded among serious cruisers. The impressive comfort ratio of 36.83 indicates exceptional seaworthiness and motion comfort, making extended passages more pleasant for crew. The conservative capsize screening formula of 1.67 further reinforces this boat's suitability for offshore work. Built during an era when Taiwanese yards were producing some of the world's finest fiberglass cruising yachts, this model exemplifies the robust construction and attention to detail that Hans Christian boats were known for. This is fundamentally a passage-maker designed for couples or small crews seeking a capable, traditional cruising platform for coastal and offshore adventures.

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The teak decks on Hans Christian 36s are laid over a fiberglass substrate with numerous fasteners and bedding compounds that deteriorate over time. Water intrusion through dried-out caulking seams leads to delamination of the deck core and rot in any wooden backing blocks beneath deck hardware.
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The hull-to-deck joint on Union-built Hans Christian boats was sometimes inadequately bonded and relies heavily on through-bolting with a rubrail covering. This joint should be carefully inspected for separation, cracking, and water intrusion, particularly at the bow and stern.
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The full keel is encapsulated with lead ballast set in the fiberglass shell, but early Taiwanese production had inconsistent layup quality in the keel-to-hull radius. Inspect this area carefully for stress cracking and delamination which can indicate flexing at the keel root.
1974–1982 models
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Dimensions & Specifications
LOA (Length Overall) 42.00 ft / 12.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
Beam 11.67 ft / 3.56 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 22,000.00 lb / 9,979 kg
Ballast 7,200.00 lb / 3,266 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 826.00 ft² / 76.74 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Union Ship Co. (TAIWAN)
First Built 1974
Associations Hans Christian Owners Association
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Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Perkins
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
Water Capacity 115 gals / 435 L
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hans Christian 36's sail area to displacement ratio?

The Hans Christian 36 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.9. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

What is the Hans Christian 36's comfort ratio?

The Hans Christian 36 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 36.83. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Is the Hans Christian 36 safe for offshore sailing?

The Hans Christian 36 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.67. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

What is the hull speed of the Hans Christian 36?

The theoretical hull speed of the Hans Christian 36 is 7.58 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.

How much does a Hans Christian 36 weigh?

The Hans Christian 36 has a displacement of 22,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 42.00 ft.

How much does a used Hans Christian 36 cost?

Based on 1 recent market listings, used Hans Christian 36 sailboats typically sell for between $24,500 and $24,500, with a median asking price of $24,500. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

Who designed the Hans Christian 36?

The Hans Christian 36 was designed by Robert Perry, first built in 1974.