Hans Christian Christina 43 Just Listed

Boat Overview

The Hans Christian Christina 43 is a highly respected bluewater cruising yacht known for its solid construction, classic lines, and excellent offshore performance. Designed by Scott Sprague and built by Hans Christian Yachts in Taiwan during the mid-1980s through the early 1990s, the Christina 43 has developed a strong reputation among long-distance cruisers who value both seaworthiness and comfort.


Specifications

This sailboat measures:

Length Overall: 43 feet

Beam: 13 feet 4 inches

Draft: 6 feet 5 inches

Displacement: 30,640 pounds

Ballast: 11,000 pounds


The hull is constructed of fiberglass and features a traditional full keel and skeg-hung rudder, contributing to its reliable tracking and strong performance in rough conditions. It is cutter-rigged, offering versatility in sail plans that accommodate a wide range of wind conditions.


Interior Features

The interior of the Christina 43 reflects the craftsmanship Hans Christian Yachts is known for, with rich teak joinery and thoughtful layouts designed for comfort at sea. Most versions include:

Two to three cabins

A forward Pullman berth

An aft stateroom

One or two heads with enclosed showers

A spacious salon with a large dinette and cozy seating areas

A U-shaped galley with generous storage and modern amenities

Power and Performance

Under power, the Christina 43 is typically fitted with a diesel engine in the 60 to 90 horsepower range, enabling cruising speeds around 6 to 8 knots. The sail area is around 823 square feet, allowing for solid performance under sail in various conditions. Many owners have upgraded their vessels with modern navigation systems such as GPS chartplotters, autopilots, radar, and VHF radios. Some also equip their boats with satellite communications for offshore use.


Upgrades and Maintenance

Due to their age, many Christina 43s on the market have been upgraded with:

New standing rigging

Sails

Engines

Solar panels

Lithium batteries

Improved electrical systems

Regular hull maintenance, including barrier coatings and bottom paint


These upgrades keep the yacht competitive and reliable for extended offshore use.


Community Support

The Christina 43 enjoys strong community support, especially among members of the Hans Christian Owners Association. It has proven itself time and again as a capable, liveaboard-friendly cruising yacht with enduring appeal to those who want to explore the world's oceans in a vessel that combines traditional beauty with serious capability.


Additional Information


Accommodation


(2) Spacious cabins to port and starboard of companionway with queen beds

Storage throughout

Fully equipped open concept galley to port

Saloon and interior cabinetry are finished in teak and are varnished.

Forward owner's head with Raritan

Manual fresh water flush toilet

Washbasin with brass period faucet and a shower

Forward berth is elevated and offset to the port side

The starboard side of the cabin has storage closets

Stateroom in main saloon with table to port

Large "C" shaped settee with custom cushions

Large head in forward v-berth area

Interior Comforts and Amenities


Gimbaled Dickinson marine (2) burner stove

Stainless steel double sink

Gas stove

Hot and cold water

Refrigerator

Water pump

Vented propane locker

Fume detector

Retractable cockpit table

Smoke detector

(8) USCG Type 1 Life Jackets

(1) USCG Type 1 Life Jackets - Child

(12) Snorkel sets

(2) Linens and pillows for 2 beds

(10) Towels

(2) Cotton blankets

(1) X-large yeti cooler

(4) Silicone 16oz cups

(6) Melamine bowls

(6) Melamine 11 dinner plates

Other various cups and bowls

(1) Large ryobi fan

Shower sump box with a Rule 750gph pump and float switch

Manual bilge pump

Electronics and Navigation


Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF radio

Cockpit & Helm Pedestal:


Raymarine ST60+ series instruments for wind, speed and depth

Raymarine ST6000+ autopilot

Garmin GPSMAP 741XS colour plotter

Ritchie magnetic binnacle compass

Engine panel

Chart Plotter

Depth Sounder

GPS

Raymarine Autopilot

Magnum inverter/charger 2017

360watts solar on davits 2020

New Raymarine Auto pilot 2023

Garmin 7" GPS/chartplotter 2020

Electrical Systems


Magna Sine 110vAC 12vDC battery charger and inverter

(4) motive T-105 Marine house batteries

Battery charger

(4) Electric rule bilge pump

Shore power cord

Solar charger

Solar panels

Tricolour mast headlight

Top load fridge/freezer

Deck and Hull Equipment


Cockpit cushions

EPIRB

Emergency steering

Emergency tiller

(5) Fenders

(3) Fire extinguishers

USCG required safety package

Gas detectors

Life lines

50 Pounds CQR anchor

40 Pound Danforth anchor

100 Feet of 5/8 chain

(2) Winch handles

Wooden steering wheel

Sails and Rigging


Standing

Running rigging

Head sail

Storm jib

Boom vang

Doyle fully battened main sail 2017

Stack pack 2022

(2) Barient 17 self tailing winch

(2) Barient 32 self tailing winches

(1) Lewmar 44 electric winch

(1) Lewmar self tailing winch

Lewmar main sheet halyard traveler

Mechanical Equipment


Dinghy davits

Dinghy lift

Swim ladder

New alternator 2023

New engine battery 2023

New starter motor 2023

New oil sensor 2023

New fresh water pump 2023

New heat exchanger 2022

New prop shaft and coupling 2022

New drip less seal 2022

New cutlass 2021

Mast Sails and Rigging:


Rigging replaced 2021

Head sail Rolly Tasker 2019

Max folding prop

Engine Info


Main Engine: Beta Marine 4 Cylinder Diesel

Model: K34623

Year: 2016 (installed)

Ser No. : 7FJ5146

Hours: 2647.0hrs.

Rated: 60hp@2,700rpm

Tankage


(2) Rectangular stainless-steel diesel tanks

Approximately 120-gallons located under each of the aft cabin berths

Owners Comments and Boat History


Vessel was used as a day charter boat

The website and business comes with the boat at no additional costs

The boat has run a successful charter business in the US Virgin Islands for years

This boat has been looked after by all its prior owners

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.