Hans Christian 38 Mk II Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Harwood Ives·1978 – 1989·~30 hulls·Anderson Yachts Ltd. (TAIWAN)
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
46' · 14.02 m
Displ.
27,500 lbs · 12,474 kg
First year
1978

The Hans Christian 38 Mk II is a definitive example of the "Taiwanese Ferry" era, a period when heavydisplacement, doubleended cruisers captured the imagination of the bluewater sailing community. Designed by Harwood Ives and built primarily at the Union Yacht Company and later Shin Fa yards, the Mk II is a refinement of the original 38foot hull, characterized by its substantial teak joinery, canoe stern, and massive bowsprit. While the original Hans Christian designs were often credited to Robert Perry, the 38 Mk II is distinctly an Ives creation, optimized for interior volume and heavyweather stability rather than outright speed. It remains a polarizing yet deeply respected vessel, often described as a "teak desert" for its exhaustive use of tropical hardwoods and a "lead mine" for its massive 27,000pound displacement.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 80,000
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-6.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (72.7%) · Canada (18.2%) · Mexico (9.1%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hans Christian 38 Mk II listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (72.7%), followed by Canada and Mexico.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

11 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 79,9508272.7%
Canada$ 106,6812018.2%
Mexico$ 45,000109.1%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7612612
Hans Christian 4342.62'$ 164,450249
Hans Christian 38T49.02'$ 84,950222
Sabre 38 Mk II38.67'$ 59,7501812
Hans Christian 3332.75'$ 122,500169
Hans Christian Christina 4039.83'$ 95,000132
Hans Christian 38 Mk IIYou are here$ 80,000112
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 250,75984
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,79585
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26753
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hans Christian 38 Mk II cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hans Christian 38 Mk II over the past 12 months is $80,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hans Christian 38 Mk II sailboats are for sale?+
2 Hans Christian 38 Mk II listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hans Christian 38 Mk II prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hans Christian 38 Mk II has decreased by 6.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hans Christian 38 Mk II sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hans Christian 38 Mk II listings over the past 12 months are United States (72.7%), Canada (18.2%), Mexico (9.1%).
05Do Hans Christian 38 Mk II listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Hans Christian 38 Mk II listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 33.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Hans Christian 38 Mk II?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 38, Hans Christian 43, Hans Christian 38T. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.