This Bluewater Legend Might Be the Wrong Boat – Hans Christian 43T

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:33:56 +0000

Is the Hans Christian 43T a great bluewater sailboat, or is it the wrong boat for the way most people actually cruise today? In this episode, we look at the Hans Christian 43T as a serious ocean crossing sailboat, a classic double-ended bluewater cruiser, and a tempting option for anyone searching for a bluewater sailboat for sale. With its cutter rig, heavy displacement, traditional teak interior, offshore reputation, and world-cruising design, this is exactly the kind of sailboat shoppers dream about when they start looking for an ocean sailboat, passage-making sailboat, liveaboard cruising sailboat, or capable offshore cruiser.
But buying a bluewater boat is not just about finding the most salty-looking sailboat on YachtWorld. The real question is whether a boat like the Hans Christian 43T makes sense for modern liveaboard cruising, coastal cruising, island hopping, ocean passages, and everyday life aboard. We talk about what makes this kind of classic cruising sailboat so appealing, where it shines, where it compromises comfort, cockpit space, light, speed, and livability, and why the best ocean crossing sailboat may still be the wrong boat for the wrong buyer.

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