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Hans Christian 41T - Boat Review
September 2, 2024 · 9 min · 51K views
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The Hans Christian 41T is a heavy-displacement, traditional cruising sailboat first introduced in 1985.0:34 Weighing over 40,000 pounds in typical cruising trim, the vessel features a double-ender hull, a massive bowsprit, and a cutter rig.Watch Unlike earlier full-keel designs, the 41T utilizes a split keel arrangement to improve light-air performance and windward ability.1:25 The interior is known for high-quality teak joinery and multiple layout variations, with the Molokai layout—featuring twin heads and double berths—becoming the standard after 1994.5:03 Designed by Scott Sprague with input from founder John Edwards, the boat was built in Taiwan and later Thailand by yards including Pantowie Marine.3:53 While the 41T lacks the speed of modern production cruisers, it offers a sea-kindly motion and robust construction intended for long-distance ocean passages.2:16 Fifty-five units were built, and the model remains available today through special order or the used market, where prices often exceed $200,000.4:47
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