Hans Christian 39 PH Buyer's Guide
The Hans Christian 39 Pilothouse is a Harwood Ives-designed cruiser from Hans Christian Yachts, first produced in 1978 on the shared hull of the HC 38 MKII. For a buyer scanning the used market, the appeal is a heavy long-keel cutter with a protected pilothouse and serious tankage — but the boat's age and traditional construction mean a viewing should focus on structure and systems rather than cosmetic trim.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example follows the pilothouse cruiser format: a raised interior helm and saloon over the HC 38 MKII hull, with a 46-foot overall length and 37.75-foot length on deck. The 33-foot waterline and 12.5-foot beam give a traditional-volume interior, and the as-built specification includes generous tankage rather than later owner additions.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Onboard gear should be treated as owner-dependent. The consequential items to verify are the cutter rigging (main plus 120% genoa on a 15.54-meter I), the original forestay and chainplate arrangement, and any added power or navigation systems. Focus your survey on whether the pilothouse windows, cabin sole, and tankage remain original or have been renewed.
What to Inspect
The solid fiberglass hull with a long-keel attached rudder anchor is the structure to examine first. Verify the cutter rig's standing rigging and the 120% genoa furler, and confirm the fuel and water tanks are sound. Check the hull shared with the HC 38 MKII for any prior repair history and confirm the 46-foot LOA and 37.75-foot LOD match the specification.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Before committing, walk through this short checklist:
- Inspect hull-to-deck joint and bulwark for cracks
- Check keel-hull union and rudder pintles for movement
- Verify cutter rigging and genoa furler condition
- Test fuel and water tanks for integrity
- Confirm pilothouse windows and sole original or renewed
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hans Christian 39 PH. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $49,000 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $99,000 | +102.0% |
Where they're listed
Hans Christian 39 PH listings appear across 2 countries. Mexico has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by United States.
Country view
2 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $99,000 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| United States | $49,000 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
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6 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallberg-Rassy 39 | 38.88' | $ 182,459 | 30 | 9 |
| Hans Christian 43 | 42.62' | $ 119,000 | 23 | 2 |
| Motiva 39 | 39.34' | $ 95,158 | 9 | 3 |
| Nicholson 39 | 39' | $ 101,955 | 8 | 3 |
| Ta Shing 40 Pilot House | 39.83' | $ 100,000 | 7 | 0 |
| Hans Christian 39 PHYou are here | — | $ 74,000 | 2 | 0 |