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1981 Hans Christian KetchSold

$74,900

Used
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Boat in Bellingham, WA 98225 US

builtBuilt in 1981
Year the boat was built
model

Ketch

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Isuzu)

Engine type and count
length

43 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

"Argonaut" is a classic rigged ketch. She has a full keel with a cutaway forefoot. She is ready for a day sail or around the world cruise. Meticulously maintained and kept under a full cover in the winter months. Ready to sail away to start your cruising adventures. Three berths and a head with a tiled shower. A pilot berth with a lee cloth for those overnight passages. A very cozy and warm interior and classic teak decks and coaming. "Argonaut" is a classic, sturdy, sea kindly sailboat that will keep you safe no matter what the weather may do. Many Hans Christian sailboats have circumnavigated the world and are known for their robust construction & rigging.

Nominal Length
43ft
Length Overall
49.25ft
Length at Waterline
36.83ft
Length on Deck
42.58ft
Beam
13.17ft
Max Draft
6.08ft
Cabin Headroom
6.25ft
Dry Weight
32000lb
Ballast
3000lb
Cruising Speed
7kn
Max Speed
7.5kn
Range
250nmi
Cabins
3
Heads
1
Max Passengers
10
Seating Capacity
6
Fresh Water Tanks
208gal
Fuel Tanks
60gal
Holding Tanks
20gal
Windlass
hydraulic-windlass
Electrical Circuit
110v
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Isuzu
Engine Model
Four cylinder
Total Power
60hp
Engine Hours
7788
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1981
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Teak Cockpit
✓
Teak Sidedecks
✓
Outboard Engine Brackets
✓
Radar Reflector
✓
Swimming Ladder
✓
Bow Thruster
✓
Electric Bilge Pump
✓
Oven
✓
Manual Bilge Pump
✓
Microwave Oven
✓
Marine Head
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Battery Charger
✓
Depthsounder
✓
Log Speedometer
✓
Wind Speed And Direction
✓
Dvd Player
✓
Mainsail Cover
✓
Genoa Cover
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Battened Mainsail
✓
Upgrades and equipment added

2004 Fuel tanks polished and cleaned w/ inspection plate installed. 2005 Oversized hydraulic pump and electric clutch on windlass installed. 2006 Bow thruster added with 8.9 hp Max Power and battery & charger. 2004 Covers for brightwork, sail covers and dodger. 2010 New Garhauer mainsheet traveler and blocks. 2010 New Barient 10 & 23 model winches at mizzen, staysail and jib sheets. 2010 Transmission rebuilt. 2011 Airsep installed on engine. 2011 Manifold and heat exchanger replaced. 2012 Primary winches rebuilt. 2012 Steering quadrant replaced. 2012 Standing rigging inspected and some replaced. 2014 New chainplates installed. 2014 New Force 10 stove installed. 2014 Crevice corrosion on rig was replaced that was found on survey. 2015 Lohman full cover for entire boat. 2016 New Vulcan anchor with 300' of 3/8" chain installed. 2018 New horizontal propane tanks installed at deck box. 2019 New 3) Lifeline 8D AGM house batteries installed. 2020 New fuel injectors and fuel pump installed. 2021 New raw water pump installed. 2022 New Magma BBQ installed w/ exterior tank. 2022 Seacocks serviced. 2022 New Espar boiler installed. 2022 New start battery installed. 2022 Micron CSC Bottom paint applied. Spare parts: starter, alternator, raw water pump, inverter Raymarine C80.

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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/29/26Initial price$74,900

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