Sophia

1979 Hans Christian 38 Mark II
Hull ID: XSA004080479
Hull # 08

LOA: 46′ 0″
LOD: 37′ 9″
LWL: 33′ 0″
Beam: 12′ 6″
Draft: 6′ 0″
Displacement: 27,500 lbs
Ballast: 10,300 lbs
Sail Area: 536sq. ft
Fuel: 120 US Gal.
Water: 150 US Gal.
Holding: 25 US Gal.
Designer: Harwood Ives
Builder: Hai-O/South Coast/Sahaisant
Years Produces: 1978 - 1989

"The MkII was only available with a full keel, the Telstar Keel was  not an option for financial reasons. On early models (1979, start of 1980) the teak strip did not extend to the bow. Several boats did not have the “island” style sink. According to Craig Beckwith (the HC Yacht guru!) they only made 3 or 4 like this but it was not a popular style so they were discontinued. So far I have identified four boats (Sugata ‘79, Sophia ‘79, Endurance ‘84, Denali ‘85)." 


Thanks to www.svsyrah.com for their great work on the history of Hans Christians, from where we have pulled the general information above.

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