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1979 Hans Christian 38t

Lacombe, Louisiana

$29,500

For those of us who can only dream about owning a blue-water classic, Odyssey is here to make your dreams come true. This is an unbelievable opportunity to get a true blue-water boat.

The Hans Christian Traditional (HC38T) is being offered for sale "as is/where is".

The current owner, an engineer, has spent years updating her and making repairs; however, due to health issues, he must part with her.

Odyssey will need new sails and a new bottom job. The following sails are available as templates for the buyer's new sails:
Mainsail, Yankee Sail and Staysail

Odyssey features the following:

New standing and running rigging.
The mast and boom were pulled, stripped and Awl-gripped
New LED lights
RayMarine Quantum Radar Dome installed.
Chainplates were replaced with new ones made by Garhauer Marine
New Raymarine NMEA 2000 Backbone installed, but electronics are new-in-box waiting for the new owner.
Two stainless fuel tanks are empty but have been internally cleaned.
PSS Dripless shaft installed.
new stainless-steel lifelines and hardware installed
steering bearings and bulkheads have been replaced with new cabling
Manual windlass with 3/8" chain rode attached to 3/4" Nylon rode.
CQR and Bruce anchors
new Bimini with 1" stainless steel frame.
Bimini-mounted solar panels (in progress)
Teak steering wheel and bronze binnacle with cover
Monitor windvane (not currently installed).
Propane marine stove/oven -- never used; so, owner cannot attest to condition.
Top and front-loading ice box. It has been configured for refrigeration, but not currently installed.
NEW 16K Marine AC with digital control panel
New ICOM 506 Marine VHF with AIS
New microwave
12 v fans throughout cabin
new Racor fuel filter with a vacuum gauge installed and fuel supply/return hoses replaced.
new Raymarine wind instruments
Yanmar 4JHE (44hp) engine (has not been cranked in about six years)
Pressurized water hot and cold
2000 watt inverter

Much of the wiring has been updated.

Odyssey is berthed at the owner?s home on the bayou. NO hurricane damage!

The owner has the following items in storage, and they will convey with the boat:

Raymarine GPS Receiver RS130 (sn: 0340789) New in box
Raymarine E95 Multifunction Display (sn: 0640127) New in box
Raymarine 170 Color Helm Displays (total of three) (sn: 0850397, 0720566, 10301830 New in box
Raymarine DST Triducer Multisensor (sn: 01003828) New in box
Icom SSB Microphone and cables
Jib sheets New in box
Traveler line
Anchor snubber Line
45lb CQR Galv anchor
45lb Bruce Galv anchor
Inflatable bumpers (2)
Monitor Windvane
Icom T-120SSB Antenna Autotuner
Original wooden sail blocks
Miscellaneous teak and canvas accessories
Dodger frame and red canvas are available to the buyer, but the owner cautions that may need to be adapted to fit Odyssey
New Blue Sky Electrical Panel installed.

This one won't last!

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Odyssey
Make: Hans Christian
Model: 38t
Year: 1979
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Other Keel

Dimensions

Length: 38 ft
Length Overall: 37'11 ft
Waterline Length: 33 ft
Beam: 12'4 ft
Max Draft: 6 ft
Cabins Count: 1

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: Yanmar 4JHE
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 44hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 1979
Cruising Speed: 7.7 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 100 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Cutter

Contact

John Dixon
Whelton Marine Brokerage

Office

Whelton Marine
700 Mariner's Plaza Drive, Ste 707
Mandeville, LA, US, 70448
Tel:985-727-7902
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.