Hans Christian 38T Sailboats for Sale

1976 – 1989·Hans Christian Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · long
Rig
Cutter
LOA
37.92' · 11.56 m
Disp.
26,500 lbs · 12,020 kg
First year
1976

The Hans Christian 38T, where "T" stands for Traditional, is a definitive example of the heavydisplacement "doubleender" philosophy that dominated the bluewater cruising consciousness of the 1970s and 80s. Designed by Harwood Ives, the 38T was conceived as a rugged, goanywhere voyager that prioritized safety and comfort over raw speed. With its thick fiberglass layup, massive bowsprit, and abundance of exterior teak, the 38T is instantly recognizable in any anchorage. It represents a period when John Edwards and the Hans Christian brand sought to combine the romantic aesthetics of a bygone era with the modern reliability of GRP construction. While many were built in the Shin Fa and Hansa yards in Taiwan, their DNA is rooted in the "overbuilt" tradition, making them enduring favorites for solo sailors and couples looking to cross oceans in a vessel that feels like a fortress.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 84,900
Asking price · 23 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
23 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-34.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (65.2%) · Australia (13.0%) · Mexico (13.0%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hans Christian 38T listings appear across 5 countries. United States has the most listings with 15 (65.2%), followed by Australia and Mexico.

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

Country view

23 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 80,00015165.2%
Australia$ 100,3073013.0%
Mexico$ 130,0003013.0%
Spain$ 94,467114.3%
New Zealand$ 60,372104.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

6 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hans Christian 4342.62'$ 179,900256
Hans Christian 38TYou are here$ 84,900232
Hans Christian Christina 4039.83'$ 99,000172
Hans Christian 38 Mk II46'$ 84,950143
Alajuela 3846'$ 32,500102
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 242,11971

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hans Christian 38T cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hans Christian 38T over the past 12 months is $84,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hans Christian 38T sailboats are for sale?+
2 Hans Christian 38T listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 23 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hans Christian 38T prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hans Christian 38T is down 34.6% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Hans Christian 38T sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hans Christian 38T listings over the past 12 months are United States (65.2%), Australia (13.0%), Mexico (13.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hans Christian 38T?+
Comparable models include Hans Christian 43, Hans Christian Christina 40, Hans Christian 38 Mk II. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.