The Hans Christian 33 is a classic long distance passage maker and is without a doubt the biggest 33 ft sailboat made. The interior is as spacious as many 40 ft boats and includes features like a queen-size bed and a separate shower, often not found on much larger vessels, making it an ideal live aboard cruiser. Hans Christian build quality is legendary. From the interior joinery to the hull layup, Hans Christian yachts are some of the most reliable and highest quality yachts in the world.
One might expect a 33 ft boat with a capacity of 95 gal fuel and 100 gal water to have very little storage space because of the large tanks. However, the HC 33 carries her fuel and water in the keel leaving all the space under the settees and berths available for storage.
NAKIA is unique among Hans Christian 33s. Built in 1982 and owned for 26 years by a couple who has continuously maintained and upgraded her, she is a prime example of a ready cruising boat. Cruised full time since 2004 in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Pacific she is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. After making seven passages over 2,000 miles you might expect a boat to be weathered and beaten, but NAKIA is in excellent condition and all she needs is food and fuel to be ready to sail to anywhere in the world.
Many Hans Christians have badly weathered teak decks that are a maintenance nightmare. On NAKIA, all teak decks forward of the cockpit have been removed, sealed and coated with non-skid paint. The reduction in maintenance effort of this configuration is obvious, however the largest benefit comes from the reduction in heat absorption. Teak decks get very hot in the tropical sun and that heat can linger long after the sun sets. Thanks to the new deck, NAKIA is cool and comfortable even without large sun awnings.
The teak hatches have been removed and upgraded to Lewmar Ocean series hatches, again reducing maintenance and increasing reliability. An additional Lewmar hatch has been added over the pullman berth giving ample ventilation to a previously stuffy space.
The interior of NAKIA is as individual as her exterior. Two custom cabinets, one over the sink and another forward of the stove provide even more storage for the galley. The interior has been lovingly maintained throughout the years and glows with the rich color of Burmese Teak.
Interior Walk Through
Enter via the companionway into a cozy galley, to port, and main cabin. The galley has a double sink, 3-burner stove, refrigerator and ample storage space for cooking and serving utensils. Continuing forward leads into the queen-size pullman berth on the port side. Forward is the head, shower stall and chain locker. Proceeding aft on the starboard side is a large hanging locker, the navigation station and settee. Aft to starboard is the private double berth. Engine is conveniently located under the companionway stairs.
Here is a partial equipment list. NAKIA is a fully equipped cruising boat and has extensive spares. A complete list can be provided on request.
Engine
Yanmar 3QM30F, 30 HP
Hurth ZF 25M transmission
17" Maxprop
Electrical
Balmar 90 alternator
Qty 2 Kyocera 130 watt solar panels w/ Blue Sky MPPT solar controller
Cruising Equipment battery monitor/regulator
440 amp hours house battery
Group 27 engine starting battery
50 Amp battery charger
Alpenglow lights w/ dual color (white/red) and dual intensity
Electronics
Icom 502 VHF w/ remote mic in cockpit
Lowrance Elite 4-M chart plotter
Furuno 841 36 mile radar
Icom 706 HAM radio
PCT-IIex pactor modem
NASA AIS Radar
Garmin hocky puck GPS (for AIS, computer, and VHF)
Furuno LS-6000 fishfinder
SIMRAD (Robertson) AP11 below decks autopilot
Sharp 19" LCD TV on swing arm mount
Ground Tackle
Lofrans Tigress windlass
55lb Delta primary anchor
Fortress FX-55 storm anchor
Fortress FX-35 stern anchor
Bruce 22 lb 'position'/stern anchor
200 ft 3/8" Proof Coil Chain w/ 100 ft 5/8" nylon, primary rode
300 ft Yale 8 plait nylon rode w/ 75 ft 3/8" chain, secondary rode
200 ft Yale 8 plait nylon rode w/ 10 ft 3/8" chain, stern rode
Sails
Main w/ two reef points w/ Sunbrella cover
Working Jib (95%) w/ Sunbrella cover (needs replacing)
Staysail (hank on w/ boom) w/ Sunbrella cover
Light air jib (110%)
Nylon drifter
Asymmetrical .75 oz spinnaker in launcher bag
Rigging
Cape Horn self steering
316 standing rigging throughout w/ Norseman fittings
Profurl roller furling on forestay
Whisker pole mounted on mast track
Safety
Winslow 6-person offshore raft (2012 inspection good for 3 years)
GPS EPIRB
Solid cockpit railing
Automatic bilge pump
Cockpit mounted Henderson manual bilge pump
Galley
Force 10 3-burner stove w/ broiler
Adler Barbour Super Cold Machine ref. in re-insulated icebox
Custom cabinet over galley sink and fwd of stove
Charts/cruising guides
West Coast US
Mexico (and guides)
Central America
Line Islands
Cook Islands
Tonga (and guides)
Fiji (and guides)
Some New Zealand
Misc
Hardtop dodger
Many, many spares for main engine and other systems (complete list available)
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