Hans Christian 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Scott Sprague·1985·~30 hulls·Hans Christian Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
47.83' · 14.58 m
Displ.
44,000 lbs · 19,958 kg
First year
1985

The Hans Christian 48, specifically the 48T (Traditional) model, represents the zenith of Harwood Ives’ design philosophy for the Hans Christian brand. Launched during an era when "heavy displacement" was synonymous with ultimate safety, the 48 was built primarily at the Shin Fa shipyard in Taiwan before production later moved. It is a doubleended, fullkeel cutter that prioritizes seakindliness and interior volume over highspeed performance. With its massive bronze portlights, extensive exterior teak, and a "salty" silhouette characterized by a pronounced spring to the sheer line and a robust bowsprit, the 48 is instantly recognizable in any anchorage as a dedicated longrange voyager.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 250,759
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Australia (37.5%) · French Polynesia (25.0%) · Thailand (25.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hans Christian 48 listings span 4 countries. Australia leads with 3 listings (37.5%), followed by French Polynesia and Thailand.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 250,7593337.5%
French Polynesia$ 275,0002025.0%
Thailand$ 70,0002125.0%
United States$ 259,0001012.5%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tayana 4848'$ 330,0003014
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7612612
Hans Christian 4342.62'$ 164,450249
Hans Christian 38T49.02'$ 84,950222
Hans Christian 3332.75'$ 122,500169
Hans Christian 38 Mk II46'$ 80,000112
Hallberg-Rassy 4849.18'$ 575,960117
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Hans Christian 48You are here$ 250,75984
Rival 4848.16'$ 261,65286

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hans Christian 48 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hans Christian 48 over the past 12 months is $250,759. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hans Christian 48 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Hans Christian 48 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hans Christian 48 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hans Christian 48 has decreased by 0.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hans Christian 48 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hans Christian 48 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (37.5%), French Polynesia (25.0%), Thailand (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hans Christian 48?+
Comparable models include Tayana 48, Hallberg-Rassy 38, Hans Christian 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.