1981 Hans Christian 38 MK II Boat in Souris, PE CA

The Hans Christian 38 (primarily the iconic 38T "Traditional Cutter," with variants like MkII and Telstar keel) is the undisputed flagship and bestseller of the Hans Christian lineup-over 200 built (167 38T + ~87 MkII)-making it the most produced and beloved heavy-displacement, blue water cruiser from the brand's Taiwanese golden era. Designed by Harwood Ives and built by Shing Fa Boatbuilding (Taiwan) from 1976 to 1989, The Hans Christian is known for its canoe-stern, lavish Burmese teak interiors, bronze ports, and bulletproof hand-laid fibreglass hulls. Hundreds of these yachts have sailed the seven seas and completed countless circumnavigations.

Hans Christian sailboats are easily recognizable by their classic, traditional design. They often feature a canoe stern, clipper bow, and a lot of teak woodwork, both inside and out. The Hans Christian 38MKII is a classic blue-water cutter-rigged, full-keeled boat (10,000 pounds of ballast) with a reputation for being extremely solid, well-constructed, and sea-kindly, built to last. Hans Christian Yachts are often referred to as "blue water cruisers" because of their ability to handle long ocean passages safely and comfortably. It is the kind of boat that inspires its owner to explore new horizons. Hans Christian Yachts are known for their heavy displacement, which contributes to their stability in rough waters. This makes them slower in light wind conditions but more comfortable in heavier seas. Anchored in tradition and crafted for the open seas, Hans Christian Yachts' models are the quintessential mariner's vessels, blending old-world craftsmanship with blue-water performance, making every horizon a new adventure for the salt-blooded sailor. Hans Christian boats are hand-built. The interior is made by highly skilled craftsmen using the finest materials. The interiors of Hans Christian yachts are often noted for their warm, cozy, and traditional feel, with extensive use of teak and other high-quality materials. All interior joinery work is select-grade solid teak. Due to the traditional nature of a Hans Christian yacht, a large amount of custom bronze fittings are used, all manufactured by the builder. Bulkheads and interior walls of all cabins and lockers are planked with solid teak. The countertop in the head is marble. Every interior detail has been well thought out to give her owners the best in a completely seaworthy and beautiful vessel. There are twelve bronze opening ports, a forward hatch over the shower area in the bow and a large hatch in the salon area. In addition, there are six stainless-steel, cowl deck vents. The forward staterooms are midship, to the port side. It is a large queenside berth with ample storage underneath. To the starboard side is a huge hanging locker. The salon is L-shaped and dominated by a large, gorgeous teak table amidships. The single settee to the starboard side pulls out to make a wide single berth if need be and a twelve-volt fan is mounted above each berth. A U-shaped galley with a large centreline. stainless steel sink and brass fixtures for hot and cold running water, using a double hot water system with a 110-volt or engine water heating system. A pressure water system and foot pump supply the galley with water. There is a counter refrigerator, a gimbal propane Force 10 stove with 3 burners and an oven. A built-in waste bin is practical and concealed under the sink.

The boat was commissioned in 1981 by Hans Christian Yachts, Belgium The cost new on this date was $375,000 U.S. During its life, the Black Pearl has had various upgrades, including a second Yammer engine. The hull is a female mold, handled fibreglass, with mat and roving cloth, with gelcoat exterior finish. West System seal-coated hull seals the bottom, covered by five coats of epoxy primer barrier coat. There is no sign of any blistering, softness or delamination and the anti-fouling paint is in good condition. Three coats of AWL Grip and three coats of AWL Grip Black primer spray above the water line, and three coats of AWL Grit Blacktop coat, primer, and top coat on the deck and coach roof.

The teak overlay on deck is in excellent condition. In the cockpit is located a large a pedestal helm and an emergency tiller. A Monitor wind vane is an efficient, non-energy-consuming steering aide. There is also a NAV COM autopilot connected to the rudder post. The shaft is stainless steel, 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The propeller is fixed, three-bladed bronze. (18 inches.) Deck hardware is solid bronze. Stainless steel bow and stern rails, double lifelines with S/S stanchions. Through hulls and valves are all bronze. Hall and cabin ventilation consists of large cabin top hatches, six large S/S Dorade vents, twelve opening portholes and companionway. The boat has two one-hundred watt solar panels mounted on the dodger roof, a Bimini top and enclosure. A VHF interior is inside, and a handheld VHF is included. Two 12-volt bilge pumps are easily accessible, and a manual bilge pump operates at the helm. The The speeder lights are LED. There is a mast ladder and a bosun chair. Heavy-duty stainless steel side stanchions, life-lines, and a man-overboard pole. Three Halcyon fire extinguishers. Canvass covers for mainsail, stay-sail, wheel and binnacle, cockpit seat and deck box.One full-size head (toilet) with a bladder-type holding tank and off-shore, overboard discharge. Anchoring. The anchor and tri-colour are well visible on top of the mast. Two bow sprint rollers One roller has a 65-po.und CQR anchor with 200 feet of 3/8" BB galvanized chain, and one roller has 70 feet of 3/8 BB galvanized chain and 200 feet of 5/8 nylon rode.

Anchor windlass. Fortress FX23 on 100 feet 5/16" chain and 200 fee 1/2 inch rode One Paratech sea anchor with hardware and line. One Swilik offshore six-person life raft Flares and a flare gun One inflatable dingy, with a 2 hp Honda outboard. Winches. There are five large self-tailing winches on the mast, one large electrical winch ( Lewmar) in the cockpit for the mainsail sheet. Also in the cockpit are two oversized Barient 32 winches for the jib sheets and one smaller winch for the staysail sheet. ( Their model and type will be sent soon.) All winches are self-tailing.

Sails Jiffy reading system Main Halyard leads to the cockpit Cast bronze bridge-type traveller Lazy Jack system Spinnaker pole. One full batten main sail One Yankee jib on a ProFurl roller furling, one staysail on it's own boom, one storm try-sail, and one storm jib.

Engine. Yammer 56 hp 2011 4JH3E flexible coupling, Dripless shaft seal. A high-output alternator with a regulator to set charging parameters for the different types of batteries. Two 70-gallon steel fuel tanks.

The Black Pearl has navigated in the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, Lake Ontario, the Saint Lawrence River, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. Its home port is Havre-Aubert. Magdalene Islands, and the boat is currently on the hard at Souris P.E.I.