Hans Christian Christina 43 Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a used Hans Christian Christina 43 means looking at a Scott Sprague-designed, Hans Christian-built offshore cruiser from the mid eighties, a 43-foot fin-keel cutter with CE Class A ocean certification and a teak interior laid out for three cabins and six berths. She is a serious passage-maker rather than a weekend coastal toy, and the examples you meet will reflect that original intent.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Christina 43's standard arrangement is three cabins with six berths and a galley, finished throughout in teak. Fresh water is carried at 150 US gallons and waste water at 34 US gallons, so even older boats that have not been re-plumbed retain a liveaboard-capable footprint. The fin keel draws 6.50 to 6.80 feet by load, which is the single layout-adjacent fact that most affects where you can comfortably anchor her.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The one engine specification documented for the model is an inboard Yanmar 4JH2-TE diesel at 57 horsepower on a shaft drive, and any buyer should confirm which power plant a specific hull actually carries. Beyond that, the available record does not characterize typical equipment tiers, so inspections should focus on the boat in front of you rather than assumed factory kits.
What to Inspect
A 378-liter stainless steel vessel holds the diesel, and its condition is worth a close look given the age of these hulls stainless steel fuel tank. The fin keel and its attachment to a solid fiberglass hull should be examined for any signs of stress or corrosion at the joint. The teak interior, while period-standard, can hide long-term moisture issues in a boat that has seen tropical service, so check sole and bulkhead bases carefully.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are found in Mexico. For a shopper, the practical checklist is straightforward: confirm the engine and shaft drive installation, survey the stainless fuel tank and fin-keel bond, and assess the teak interior for moisture. A Christina 43 that passes those points remains a certificated ocean-capable cruiser with the tankage and accommodation to go long distances.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hans Christian Christina 43. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $79,900 | — |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $79,900 | 0.0% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $79,900 | 0.0% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $65,000 | -18.6% |
Where they're listed
Hans Christian Christina 43 listings appear across 1 country. Mexico has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $79,900 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
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| Catalina Morgan 43 | 43' | $ 55,000 | 5 | 3 |
| Hans Christian Christina 43You are here | — | $ 79,900 | 4 | 1 |