Three versions of the HC 38 were produced though basic dimensions were similar. One version was designated the ‘Traditional Cutter’ or HANS CHRISTIAN 38T. Another version, usually referred to as the HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MKII (introduced in 1978 and built at another yard), has a slightly different hull shape, rig and interior. A few of both versions were delivered with a ketch rig.
This version has a new underbody (with separate rudder on skeg) called the ‘telstar keel’ and was introduced in 1984. (Available on HC 38T only.) See HANS CHRISTIAN 38T for more details.
Altogether, it is thought that around 210 HANS CHRISTIAN 38s were built.
Thanks to Steve Cleary for providing corrections.
Evolution Non-BR
Discount Sails
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
Hull: Fin with rudder on skeg
Finn w/sep.skeg rudder
Shoal Keel 1.6m/5.25′
Displacement (Shoal keel) 15330kg/33726 lb
DS (deck salon) version.
LOA w/bowsprit: 42.0′
It is thought that at least 90 have been built.
Similar to NAJAD 380. By this time the Aphrodite brand is owned by Najad and boats built at the Najad yard.
First called APHRODITE 38 and then APHRODITE 380 after 2009.
shallow draft: 1.65 m /5.41′
See NAJAD 380.
aka ROYAL PASSPORT 44
Shallow draft options:
6.0′
5.33′
Aft and center cockpit versions.
Available as a sloop or ketch.
Sail area:
Sloop rigged-
-Main: 242 ft² / 22.5 m²
-Fore triangle: 263 ft² / 24.4 m²
Ketch rigged-
-Main: 210 ft² / 19.5 m²
-Fore triangle: 236 ft² / 21.9 m²
-Mizzen: 94 ft² / 8.7 m²
aka OFFSHORE 32. See OFFSHORE 32.
Bruntons
Electric Yacht
