43' Hans Christian Traditional 1981 - $149000 in Victoria, British Columbia for sale

The Hans Christian 43 is a true bluewater classic. This little ship was designed and built to keep it's crew safe and comfortable in difficult conditions without giving up the speed and amenities expected from today's cruisers. The HC43 Traditional is a full keel design that is as practical as it is beautiful. The manufacturer indicates that it takes 11,000 man hours to create one of these 43s and the attention to detail shows. This particular vessel received a major refit/rebuild that took about 5.5 years from 2004-2010 resulting in all the major systems being renewed or replaced. The purpose of the refit was to take a respected classic design and make it ready for an extended cruise through the South Pacific to New Zealand & back. The vessel has just returned from it's successful voyage and the owners have glowing reviews of the design and this particular boat. Quality equipment such as the hard bimini, solar panels, wind generator and water maker will keep you in comfort while the rebuilt 85 HP engine, new standing rigging and rigid stainless steel lifelines will give you confidence when casting off your lines. If you appreciate classic design and have been looking for a large, comfortable cruiser to take you to distant shores, this 43T should not be missed.