Hans Christian 31.6
Description
The Hans Christian 31.6 is a classic heavy-displacement bluewater cruiser from the early Hans Christian series, built in Taiwan by Hans Christian Yachts (or associated yards like Hansa/Shin Fa) in the late 1970s to early 1980s era, with limited production (exact numbers scarce, but part of the brand's foundational heavy-cruiser lineup). Designed in the traditional double-ender style (likely influenced by Harwood Ives or similar for the brand's early models), it features a long/full keel for excellent tracking and stability, encapsulated ballast, cutter rig (or ketch in some variants), bowsprit, teak decks/exterior wood, and a warm, opulent teak/mahogany interior suited for offshore/liveaboard use (berths for 4–5, spacious saloon/galley, head, and good storage/headroom). It's not a high-volume production boat like the HC 33T (which is more common at ~32.75 ft LOA), but rather a rarer, slightly smaller sibling in the heavy, traditional Taiwan-built cruising family—emphasizing seaworthiness, comfort in heavy weather, and timeless aesthetics over speed (slow but steady, with strong motorsailing capability).
Construction Details
| Designer | Harwood Ives |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hans Christian Yachts (Taiwan) |
| Length | 31.600 ft |
| LOA | 31.600 ft |
| Year Built | 1978 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.90 ft |
| p | 40 ft |
| e | 12.20 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.25 ft | 12.90 ft | 40 ft | 12.20 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hans Christian 31.6 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.2 ft - (3719 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.28 ft - (12582 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.41 ft - (12622 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 243.74 ft² |
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Hans Christian 31.6 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 36.87 ft - (11238 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.84 ft - (5133 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.48 ft - (9900 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.84 ft - (4523 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 273.43 ft² |
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Hans Christian 31.6 - GENOA
| Luff | * 43.79 ft - (13347 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.63 ft - (6288 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.44 ft - (12631 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 423.73 ft² |
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Hans Christian 31.6 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 43.79 ft - (13347 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.22 ft - (7077 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.22 ft - (7077 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 864.28 ft² |
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