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2021 Hans Christian 33

Hans christian 33

The hans christian 33 is a 32.74ft cutter designed by harwood ives and built in fiberglass by hans christian yachts since 1980., 165 units have been built., it accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon..

The Hans christian 33 is a heavy sailboat which is 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 average. There is a good water supply range.

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Sailing around the world one anchorage at a time., ep. 2 what to look for when buying a hc33, ep.2 what to look for when buying a hc33.

In this episode we answer the most asked question we receive, (minus “When is the next video?”)….What should we look for when looking to buy a Hans Christian 33t.

Scroll down to see the topics covered and also pictures about some of the topics.

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Topics in this podcast.

• The 33 vs the 34 & 36
• Hansa vs Shin FA yards
• Galley pantry
• Aft cabin/ nav
• Cored vs not cored
• Below waterline
• Above waterline
• Bowsprit Rot
• Chain Plates
• Discontinued in 1981
• Parts are $ and hard to find
• Tank lids leaking
• Actual tank sizes
• Fuel 80gal   VS.     80 gal on Prism
• Water 90gal  VS.       120 gal on Prism
• Holding 15 gal VS.      25 gal on Prism
• Holding talk issues
• Rudder- Have to drop rudder to remove shaft
• Kenyon Mast- $$ parts
• Headliner- can not be removed
• Plywood sub-floor
• Deck hardware nuts/bolts epoxied in place- no access

Photos of topics covered

Spotting the difference between hansa vs. shin fa yards.

In the podcast we state that to our knowledge the Hansa HC33’s did not have the bronze rudder post access port. After doing more research we found that during 1984 the bronze port became an option on the Hansa boats as well. It should be said that it is correct that all Shin Fa HC33s do have this access port to our knowledge.****

Post 1983 Hansa 33’s may or may not have this access port.

No bronze access port on  1982 Hull#38

All of the Shin Fa 33’s DO HAVE this access port

Notice the bronze access port to the rudder post

Different HC33 Layouts

Aft Nav Station

Galley Pantry

No Pantry & Longer Dinette seat

Solid glass

Rotten Bowsprit

Chainplates

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Not interested in 34or36 but the 41 is almost the same size loa as the 33 and looks like a perry design. That looks maybe better for the buck. Possible more room and better sea worth comfort

The 41t is well over 50ft overall. I think its around 52’LOA

Hello. I am really interested in hearing your podcast but there seems to be no link?. I Live in Australia and are looking for a 33T, 38TMKii or what I really want is a 38PH, but thats not likely in Aus. I hope I can hear your valuable comments. Thank you.

https://svprism.com/ep-2-what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-hc33/ This should be working.

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So sorry about that, I have fixed the link

Just listen to your podcast Ep.2 and loved the information. Great Job! I have missed the videos but this is another alternative and you two do it well. Cheers!

Left a reply on at the bottom of your podcast Ep.2 page.

Loved this! I am looking at buying a 1981 HC33 named “wild swan”. Listened to all your points and was sitting here nodding my head in agreement. Thank you!!

I have been looking for a HC33 for some time now and have found one that I feel has been very well taken care of and was wondering if you know this boat. It is located in Guatemala in the Rio Dulce area. Her name is Matey. If you know of her could you shoot ma an email or a way I can contact you? Thanks so much.

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1984 Hans Christian 33T

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***PRICE REDUCED***  Built in the Taiwanese yard of Hansa Yachts Und Shifbau in 1984, this little ship virtually gleams with the artistry of that time and place and it was cutting-edge designed for blue water cruising. The 33’ was the smallest of the Hans Christians and as such it’s likely the easiest to handle. She has a lovely sheer line that is recognized worldwide, a large bowsprit, and is cutter-rigged with a self-tending staysail. The fuel and water tanks are built into the keel cavity, lending to stability. While she is a full-keel hull, the forefoot is significantly cut away, meaning that it’s built to track well and maneuvers better in tight marinas. The large rudder is well protected by the keel itself. The doubled ended hull is slightly narrower than other HCs, which lends to stability and sea-kindliness. Though she won’t go winning many round-the-can races, she’s been known to do 3kts in 5kts of wind. In a hard blow, she’s stable and capable.

Inside, you again see form and function working beautifully. The HC33 is known for its amazing storage capacity. Provisioning for a passage is no problem for this incredibly well-designed 33-footer. It has a pullman berth to aft and another fore. The saloon and galley are trademark Hans Christian. Everything is beautifully rounded: rounded fiddles, oval mirror, oval portholes, cambered headliner, rounded handholds. It’s a joy to the eye. With ample portholes and a large butterfly hatch, there is plenty of light. The galley is easy to work in and tight enough to be safe in big seas. The saloon has an L-shaped settee around a table on the port side, and to starboard is a bench seat which makes for a good bunk when underway or sleeping five. The head is at the fore of the boat with lovely tiles and joinery, as well as a separate shower. Teak is used throughout creating that heartwarming glow that traditional sailors throughout the ages have enjoyed.

This boat is a treat to look at and yet it’s a serious offshore vessel. Come and step aboard and see what all the fuss is about!

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33' hans christian 33t cutter cutter.

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 The Hans Christian 33T was designed by Harwood Ives, with the first boats being built at the state of the art facilities at the Hansa Yacht Und Shifbau Yard in Taiwan (1980-87) during the "Golden Age" of Taiwanese boat building. In total 163 boats were built between 1980 and 2009, with the last recorded boat built in Thailand. "Ventolera" (ex "Quacker Jacque III") is hull #109, built in April of 1986.

The HC 33T is a traditional heavy displacement full keel offshore double-ended cruiser, which offers the same storage area below of that of her larger siblings, the HC 38 and HC 41. The interior layout offers a two stateroom layout with a Pullman berth forward to port with the head and shower stall located forward in the bow and a aft cabin quarter-berth to starboard. The galley is aft of the "L" Shaped salon and offers plenty of storage, a front and top loading refrigeration/freeze, twin sinks and marble counter tops. "Ventolera" comes with the larger Volvo 43hp diesel to power this 20,000 lb+ cruiser at close to hull speed.

The HC 33T is a popular model for those seeking to join the ranks of the "Bohemian life style" and go off to cruise the oceans and far away places. She is a great boat for a couple as a live-aboard offshore cruiser. She is a heavily built, solid, safe, comfortable and seaworthy boat that has remained popular over the years, while still holding higher resale values over other manufactures of offshore double-enders built during the "Golden Age" out of Taiwan and Thailand.

If you are heading to Annapolis for the US Sailboat Show in Oct. and in the market for a affordable offshore cruiser, please feel free to call or email me to set up and appointment to inspect this fine example of a Hansa built HC 33T.                                   

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22 lb Danforth Anchor w/25' of 5/16 HT Chain w/150' of Rode

33 lb CQR Anchor w/30' of 5/16" HT Chain

45 lb CQR Anchor w/ 250' of 5/16" HT Chain and 250' of Rode

Max Prop 3 Blade SS Feathering Propeller

Shur-flo Wash Down System

Furuno 1501 SSB w/Auto Turner

New Epirb 2016

Masthead Tri Color

Anchor Light & Strobe

Racor Fuel Filter w/Manifold

Auto Halon in Engine Room

2 Group 27 Gel Cell Batteries

2 8D Gel Cell Batteries

Balmar High Output Alternator & Voltage Regulator

Balmar Battery Monitoring System

Tank Tender Fuel Gauges

New Running Rigging

Steering Cables Replaced

Yankee Jib on Harken Roller Furler

Staysail on Harken Roller Furler

Full Batten Main Sail w/3 Reef Points

Storm Tri Sail w/Storm Track on Mast

7 Bronze Barient ST Winches

5 Cabin Fans

Cockpit Cushions

Factory Screens for all Hatches

Marble Counter Tops

Misc Coast Guard Safety Package

Inflatable Never Used

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1980 Hans Christian 33ft

• Price: CAD$110000
• Class: Cutter
• Make: Hans Christian
• Condition: Used
• Length: 33ft
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Hull Material: Fiberglass

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1982 Hans Christian 33T

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This Hans Christian 33 is a classic blue water passage maker and is without a doubt the biggest 33 ft sailboat made. The interior is as spacious as many 40 ft boats and includes a queen-size pulman berth and a separate shower, often not found on much larger vessels, making it an ideal live aboard cruiser. Hans Christian build quality is legendary. From the interior joinery to the hull layup, Hans Christian yachts are some of the most reliable and highest quality yachts in the world. Having recently returned from a voyage involving two Atlantic Ocean crossings, Grace is up for sale and ready to be cruised anywhere you’re willing to take her.

Equipment: Engine Yanmar 3GM30F - Rebuilt 2016 Kanzaki Gear Box/Transmission installed 2019

Rigging Standing Rigging 5/16 1x19 Sta-Lok 2016 All running rigging replaced within the last 18 months Dodger -2019 Sail Cradle (stackpack) 2019 Monitor Self Steering Wind Vane - serviced with replacement parts 2019 (best crew member on the boat…doesn’t eat, sleep, or whine. It just keeps steering)

Electronics 400 Amp Hour House Battery Bank ProMariner ProSport 3 Bank Battery Charger Two 140 Solar Panels mounted aft with MPPT Charge Controller Garmin Chart Plotter 742xs with all US, Bahamas, Europe, Canaries, and Caribbean charts Garmin Radar GMR 18 HD R EPIRB 406MHz Global Fix V4 model 2831 registration current

All Electrical replaced 2016-2017 New Blue Sea Systems Panels and sub-panels VHF Standard Horizon GX2200 with AIS/GPS

Ground Tackle 55 lb Lewmar Delta anchor (oversized) 35 lb Bruce anchor 20 lb Danforth Mantus chain swivel 170’ of 3/8 chain 300’ of 5/8 rode

Galley Seaward Hillerange LP Stove/Oven with LP Gas Control System in galley Dometic Adler/Barbour Cold Machine and Evaporator - 2018 (makes ice in the tropics!) Whale Gusher Foot Pump at Galley Sink from 60 gal freshwater tank Airhead Composting Toilet Three 12V fans

Life Raft Elliot 4 person 2020

Spares: The old Kanzaki gearbox/transmission for parts Spare Starter for Yanmar 3gm30F Hundreds of feet of Extra Line Too many spares and parts to name

Removed teak decks 2018

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Designed by Harwood Ives and introduced in 1980, the Hans Christian 33 is the smallest in the family of sturdy double-enders offered by Hans Christian Yachts. Like all boats from the Hans Christian line of that era, the HC33 is a heavy displacement double-ender, solid and seaworthy. She oozes the traditional feel with extensive use of teak inside and out.

At first glance you’ll notice the springy sheerline, large bowsprit and a cutter rig that’s become a favorite among blue water aficionados. Overhangs are quite moderate making for a long LWL for her size and a good hull speed. Below the waterline is a full keel with an aggressively shaped forefoot cutaway and a large rudder that’s hung at the very aft extremity of the boat. Compared to previous Hans Christian boats, the turn of the bilge has been tightened up and the HC33 carries more shoulder in the underwater sections which has resulted in more form stability (righting effort).

She was one of the more innovative boats at her introduction with an internal layout that utilized every nook and cranny that even today has yet to be surpassed. Ives, having designed the previous 38T , 38MkII and 43 moved the interior furniture outwards closer to the hull. The galley was located below the deck and molded fiberglass tankage (both water and fuel) was located in the keel cavity for stability.

What separates the HC33 from the larger boats in the Hans Christian line is her exceptional ease of handling, we’ve heard of a 90 year old skipper who sailed from San Francisco to Turkey with only one crew in tow. Given this and the massive amounts of cruising gear the HC33 can swallow, as much as the HC38 and even the HC41 , it’s believable to hear of older owners offering straight swaps of their larger Hans Christian model for the HC33.

Under sail, she’s seakindly without the tendency to bounce or bob over waves and owners report hoving-to in relatively high comfort when the going gets rough. Fully laden at over 25,000 lbs in typical cruising trim there can be no expectation for fast passages yet the HC33 can perform well, you can expect easy 125 mile days in the trades and we’ve heard of a 7 knot overall average from Mexico to San Francisco via Haiwaii. On the lighter end of the wind spectrum, when Yachting Monthly took a factory fresh model for a boat test in flat water and 5 knots of true, they reported slipping along at 3 knots managing to tack through 95 degrees of angle and making 4.4 knots on a reach with 8 knots of wind.

The HC33 was commissioned by Hans Christian Yachts founder John Edwards around 1979 to replace the Hans Christian 34 and her unauthorized stretched sibling, the 36. Various disagreements over the two boats, not only with designer Bob Perry (who did not receive royalties for the bootleg 36 stretch) but also the Union boatyard that owned the molds meant a new 33 would be the easiest path out of strife for Edwards.

By then, Edwards had engaged a new designer, Harwood Ives, described as creative with an uncanny eye for lines, and shared Edwards’ love of traditional boats. Having designed the 38T, 38MkII, and the 43T in the direction set by Perry, the HC33 became Ives’ most technical design challenge to date, resulting in many clever innovations which helped set the course for many boats in what has been described as the “Golden Age” of Taiwanese boatbuilding. For Ives’ work on the Hans Christian boats, it’s interesting to note his payment was his own HC33 from the factory.

The first boats were built at Hansa Yachts Und Shifbau, a new yard located in Taiwan with state of the art facilities. The yard itself was built by former Hans Christian employee Herbert Guttler (a German engineer noted for his genius as a boatbuilder) and his Taiwanese wife, Susan. Hansa continued construction from 1980 through to 1987, the year Hans Christian Yachts ownership passed to its new owner Geoffrey White. Shin Fa Industries, a boatyard located in Taipei, Taiwan took over production in 1988 and these boats, although good, never match the exceptional quality attained by Hansa.

In 1990 Hans Christian operations shifted to Thailand in search of lower costs under the twin pressures of a recession and a Taiwanese luxury tax. In Thailand, Edwards set up a company with the lofty name of Dutch East Indes Trading Company (DEITC) to carry on Hans Christian production for its new owner. We believe one HC33 was constructed in 1992 before production properly recommenced in 1996 under Andersen Yachts Ltd, the boatyard that had essentially risen from the ashes of DEITC.

By 2003 when Andersen’s owner sought retirement, its production manager, a Kiwi by the name of Jack Hall migrated production to his new facilities in Pattaya operating under his own company, Pantawee Marine Ltd. Pantawee presently manufactures all boats from the current Hans Christian line and the Hans Christian 33 is available for purchase at the base price of $297k USD.

In all 155 boats have been produced with the last recorded build in 2009 which shipped to a European dealer.

Buyers Notes

HC33’s in general have been built well and have stood the test of time. Signs of osmotic blistering in some boats are common but none have been structural. The boats built by Hansa up to 1987 are of higher quality. One owner who has owned both for example has noted solid fiberglass decks in the earlier build and plywood coring, more susceptible to water damage, in the later. Additionally a change was made to through-bolted chainplates over the original monolithic joint embedded in epoxy. We believe the last Hansa built hull was HIN#131.

The HC33 has retained its popularity through the years and is readily sought after. Resale value remains high and in some ways the boat has verged on cult status.

Links, References and Further Reading

» Yachting Monthly, Jul 1988, a review of the Hans Christian 33 » BoatUS: Hans Christian 33 review by Jack Horner » Hans Christian Owners Association , owner information and discussions

Thanks goes to Craig Beckwith for providing the extensive history of Hans Christian Yachts, its boats and its people. Craig Beckwith joined Hans Christian Yachts in 1979, was involved with overseeing construction in Taiwan, and served as VP of Sales.

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HANS CHRISTIAN 33 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of HANS CHRISTIAN 33. Built by Hans Christian Yachts and designed by Harwood Ives, the boat was first built in 1980. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 9.98. Its sail area/displacement ratio 13.78. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on Diesel.

HANS CHRISTIAN 33 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about HANS CHRISTIAN 33 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the hans christian 33.

HANS CHRISTIAN 33 was designed by Harwood Ives.

Who builds HANS CHRISTIAN 33?

HANS CHRISTIAN 33 is built by Hans Christian Yachts.

When was HANS CHRISTIAN 33 first built?

HANS CHRISTIAN 33 was first built in 1980.

How long is HANS CHRISTIAN 33?

HANS CHRISTIAN 33 is 8.89 m in length.

What is mast height on HANS CHRISTIAN 33?

HANS CHRISTIAN 33 has a mast height of 10.36 m.

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Assuming price is not a factor, I suggest you purchase the HC 33. Chances are you will enjoy this fine vessel for many years. In the future, however, should you decide to sell her to move up to a larger boat ( or for some other reason ) you will find that prospective buyers will be more attracted to the better known name of Hans Christian. Lord Nelson is a fine boat but most buyers are not familiar with the name. Whether deserving or not, the HC 33 will be easier to sell and more likely to hold its value.  

There really isn't much difference in the boats but the Lord Nelson looks to have more sail and would probably be better under sail. I would pick based on the actual boats you are looking at. Which is the best value?  

Bob, Thanks!! marcvet  

I agree that either boat is a good choice. I am now on my second HC33. If I could've found a LN available, and close by, I would've definitely given serious thought to buying it. IMHO you should look for an HC with a hull number below 137 or somewhere there abouts. Those were made before they switched yards. Having owned one of that vintage and one of the newer ones, the older one was a better quality boat. The older one had solid decks, the newer one doesn't and I am in the middle of replacing the deck coring and teak. What fun.... There are other slight differences but none worse than the deck issue. Also might want to check out the HC owners site, lots of good info. If you want to know more, just ask.  

I own a lord nelson 35 Hi there, read your note and have some advice. i have owned and sailed a Lord nelson 35 around the globe for the past 11 years. I can highly recommend this yacht for any type of sailing. As compared to a HC 33, there is no comparison, the LN is larger sails faster and above all does not hobby horse as many HC 33 owners can attest to. the LN is more comparable to a HC 38 with the pullman berth. The lenght and sailing characteristics are more similar buit due to a lighter weight the LN outperforms the HC38 especially in lighter winds. At one point I thought about selling mine but after looking around i cant find anything in the price range to compare in either safety , comfort, sailability, looks and price let me know how you made out in your search, hope this was helpful bill  

I have the Union Polaris 36. The 36 is a much larger boat than the 33. I woud not trade it for the 33.  

I hope to find a Lord Nelson 35 under 85,000! I understand the last one sold in North America in October 2009 for 85,000 Any leads, please send them my way.  

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