HANS CHRISTIAN 38T (TELSTAR KEEL)

HANS CHRISTIAN 38T (TELSTAR KEEL)

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Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type: Cutter
LOA: 37.92 ft / 11.56 m
LWL: 33.00 ft / 10.06 m
S.A. (reported): 887.00 ft² / 82.40 m²
Beam: 12.33 ft / 3.76 m
Displacement: 27,500.00 lb / 12,474 kg
Ballast: 9,800.00 lb / 4,445 kg
Max Draft: 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Construction: FG
First Built: 1976
Builder: Anderson Yachts Ltd. (TAIWAN)
Designer: Harwood Ives

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 15.64
Bal. / Displ.: 35.64
Disp: / Len: 341.62
Comfort Ratio: 43.44
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.64
S#: 1.37
Hull Speed: 7.70 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 1,453.86 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 49.50 ft / 15.09 m
J: 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
P: 44.80 ft / 13.66 m
E: 15.30 ft / 4.66 m
S.A. Fore: 544.50 ft² / 50.59 m²
S.A. Main: 342.72 ft² / 31.84 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 887.22 ft² / 82.43 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 15.64
Est. Forestay Length: 54.17 ft / 16.51 m

Sailboat Links

Builders: Hans Christian Yachts
Associations: Hans Christian Owners Association
Related Sailboats: HANS CHRISTIAN 38T
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Notes

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.