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Neptune's Pride
Loaded with crusing gear
Keel and rudder; construction
Foredeck, windless and sampson post
Bronze jib sheet self tailing winch
Main companionway and instrument turtle
Engine
Head with entrance to anchor locker
Pullman Berth
Salon table
Electrical panel
Force 10 Propane Cabin heater |
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Beam: 11' 8" Displacement: 18,500 lbs Draft: 5' 6" Bridge Clearance:49' 3"
Engine(s): Yanmar HP: 30 Engine Model: 30FG30 Hours:8240
Tankage Fuel: 80 Water: 80 Holding: 15
Introduction
The legendary Hans Christian 33 was born of the rugged North Sea waters, designed for strength of hull, efficiency of sail on all tacks, and safe handling by short handed crew. The freat design carries through to the interior, providing comfort and practicality below for living aboard and spending long periods at sea and at anchor; to the excellent ventilation for tropical anchoring, and to the outstanding storage capacity for provisiong for long passages and favorite cruising.
On the Hard
This 33' hull displays the lines and strength she was built for. The deep, full keel, with fuel and water tanks within, provides good stability in heavy seas and winds, and with the easily balanced sail plan provides good tracking over long distances. The cutaway forefoot combines with the 'barn door' rudder to provide quick, responsive steerage both forward and reverse in tight quarters.
On deck
On deck the 7' bowsprit, giving real meaning to the term "cutter rig", permits increased sail area for the driving force necessary to break through serious seas, convenience in anchoring and anchore stowage. A 1.5" SS bowsprit pulpit gives full working protection for crew. From cockpit to bow the 6" and 13" high bulwarks around the deck provide excellent protection for crew and equipment working in the seaways and act as strong, solid attachment point for tall, double lifeline stanchions. Six bronze hawspipes with horns offer over-built size and strength for large docklines and anchor accessories. Two anchors adequate for 30 to 40 knot weather in good holding fit on the sprit, attached to 3/8" hi-tensile chain attached to 5/8" rode. The powerful 1000 watt Lofran Tigree windless, with attached cleat, is controlled by a foot-operated button on deck. Handrails are placed the length of the cabin top for good security while walking the side deck.
Amidship the cutter-positioned mast reaches about 50 feet above the
water, topped by a whip antenna and wind instruments, with single
spreaders, oversized 3/8" upper shrouds, and 5/16" lowers. Mast steps
provide easy and quick access to all points on the mast. 1.25" SS mast
pulpits on each side give the crew working support at the mast and
belaying pins for line attachment. Three number 22 2-speed, self tailing
Barient winches, two on port and one on starboard side of the mast, make
easy work of halyards. Two similar winches are under the dodger for
auxillary uses.
Non-skid decks provide good footing and reflect and dissapate the
sunshine, keeping the interior cooler and more comfortable. The three
opening hatches and six bronze dorades (with bronze closure plates for
really foul seas) keep below decks fresh.
Forward of the mast, the staysail boom can be pushed aside for
unencumbered cabintop space which invites lounging, admiring tropical
sunsets, star gazing, and wondering and dreaming.
Cockpit
The cockpit carries two #28 Barient, dual speed, self tailing jib sheet
winches, well oversized for a 33' boat, making jib handling in heavy
weather "a breeze". The cockpit is small, befitting a blue water boat, with
a rounded aft section befitting a double ender.
The binnacle supports a large wheel and sits in a small footwell with low
seawater capacity. There is a standard helmsman seat on center but a
removable, higher, full across bench seat has been installed for two
persons to sit more comfortably for better visibility and less strain.
A propane locker holding two 10# aluminum tanks is located on the
starboard side, and a door to the lazarette is on the port side. The steering
cables and quadrant, the Alpha 300 autopilot and the DC refrigeration
compressor and water pump, plus room for stowage, is accessible below.
The cockpit enclosure is of burgundy Sunbrella, new in 2007, consisting of
a dodger, bimini, and weather cloths. Instrumentation is in a turtle under
the dodger, with a GPS located on the binnacle. Engine meters include voltage, temperature, oil pressure, RPM, and hour meter.
Sailing instrumentation includes wind speed and direction, and depth
sounder. Two removable, solid teak doors cover the companionway
entrance. SS security bars are removable for all hatches.
Sailing Away
Seven Barient winches are two speed and self tailing, while the reefing
winch is smaller. All Barient winches are oversized for the boat for added
strength and ability in heavy weather.
Sails include: Genoa 100%, tanbark with burgundy Sunbrella sacrificial
cover; Genoa 120%, tanbark with burgundy Sunbrella sacrificial cover;
Staysail, loose-footed on boom, 1 reef, tanbark with burgundy Sunbrella
cover; Mainsail, tanbark, 2 reefs, burgundy Sunbrella cover attached to
boom.
A Profurl system controls the Genoa. Jacklines drop the mainsail easily into
the slot and a top zipper encloses the sail for sun protection while at
anchor or dock. All sails are in excellent condition. The mainsail is 4 years
old; all Sunbrella is one year old. Dodger, bimini and weathercloths give
good protection from hot weather, bad weather and sloppy seas, yet are
easily opened for good weather and cool, refreshing breezes.
Neptune's Pride sails comfortably and effectively on all tacks. With the
staysail added she drives powerfully on close haul and close reach. She is
at her optimal on close reach and beam reach, and her canoe stern is, of
course, designed for easy movement in following seas.
Foreward below deck
Begining in the forepeak the commodious anchor locker with overhead
light can be entered through two louvered doors by most persons for
working needs within the locker. The locker stretches forward from the
doors about 4' to the bow peak, and from deck to about a foot below
waterline; enough room to hold several extra anchors and many, many
feet of extra chain and rode. Chain and rode are fed below by the
windless and through a chain pipe to the lowest point.
Aft of the anchor locker is the manual head, set amidship for least motion
and encased in beautiful teak cabinetry. To portside is a wet locker and
the stand-up/sit-down shower with hot and cold fresh water. To the
starboard is the single sink set in attractive cultured marble countertop,
with louvered, sliding-door shelves behind and louvered cabinet below. All
vertical cabinet and locker doors on the boat are louvered for fresh air
ventilation and each door is removable and self latching. For privacy a
solid teak door closes the head area from the rest of the accommodations.
Midship below deck
Aft of the head is a holly and teak passageway, with the raised, double sized
berth entertainment equipment, large storage compartments beneath, and 6
drawers passageway. On the opposite side is a large hanging locker with shelving above, with shelving to the right as well as under. A remote controller for the single side hung in the quarterberth for space efficiency) is located at the chart table. The table, with good wiring access through the hanging locker. Hung opposite the centrally located to distribute heat forward or aft with use of fans. Portside a stationery dining table with room for 4. Under the settee is storage. Under the dining table is a large locker used for provisions. To starboard is a full length settee facing the
table which is also suitable as a bunk, with shelving and storage behind and below.
Under the floorboards, encapsulated in the keel, is the 80 gallon fuel tank, and
forward of that is a 50 gallon fresh
water tank. There is also a 30 gallon fresh
water tank in the keel under the engine. Each tank is fiberglass with a
SS inspection plate. Tankae placed in the keel keeps distribution of the heavy weight down low for a comfortable
motion and stability, and leaves massive amounts of space open for storage.
A butterfly hatch above the salon opens to each side deck to funnel refreshing
cross breezes below. Six bronze
dorades, one each for the head, shower area,
pullman berth, salon area, galley and quarterberth, compliment the
air movement provided by numerous fans and 6 lovely oval bronze opening ports and 2 round opening ports of
classic Hans Christian design.
The salon is the centerpiece of the cabin, and is appointed, as are all the rooms, with varnished fine teak walls,
cabinetry and woodwork which engender feelings of luxury and comfort.
Galley
Aft of and facing the salon on the port side is the L-shaped galley. When facing
forward working at the double sink
set in cultured marble countertop, there is a
deep locker to port, reaching down to the hull, and behind that is a
small cabinet. Aft of this cabinet and along the hull side back to the aft wall of the cabin is a long spice rack above
and behind the stove, which faces the centerline. The Force 10 gimballed stove is fueled by propane, has 3 top
burners, an oven and a broiler. Alongside the stove on the port hull is the SeaFrost, R12 refrigerator, which is toploading
and deep. It is cooled by a cold plate, frozen deep by an engine driven compressor, then temperature
maintained by a DC, watercooled compressor. Under the cabin aft wall on port are 3 drawers for galley utensils.
Above the drawers isplate storage and space for a microwave. Below the sink is storage for pots and pans, and
the membrane for the 18 gallon/hour watermaker.
Quarterberth and Engine Room
Centerline of the galley is the companionway, with 3 steps up to the cockpit. These steps are part of a removable
cabinet which surrounds the forward end of the engine room, and the top of each step is hinged, with storage
space below. The engine is a 20,000 hour, 30hp Yanmar, which has performed flawlessly throughout her years.
Hung beneath the engine and above the deep bilge is the CAT pump for the watermaker. A 120 amp Balmar
alternator is controlled by a smart regulator. Complimenting the alternator output are three 75 watt solar panels
and a 15 amp wind generator above the bimini.
To starboard is the double quarterberth stretching back under the cockpit. Hung on the aft wall at the berth foot is
a 1000 watt inverter, which runs all AC equipment on board when without a land line. Alongside and above the
berth is a shelf, and at the head is a shelved locker, shelves removable. The head of the Single Sideband
transceiver hangs from under the side deck. A SSB copper grounding ribbon is imbedded within the fiberglass
hull. Quarterberth privacy is provided by a solid teak door.
Conclusion
The Hans Christian 33, is a boat for a couple who have dreams of adventuring
beyond close waters; of living
aboard; of sailing to, anchoring among, and exploring islands and coastlines of the Caribbean, South America,
Europe and beyond in safety, comfort and style. She is designed and engineered to be a safe and enjoyable home
at sea, at anchor, and at dock with a comfortable and elegant interior, with massive amounts of space for
provisions and the amenities important for enjoyable cruising. She is easily and comfortably sailed by 2 persons on
long, bluewater passages; is strongly built for safety, for good tracking, and for a comfortable, easy motion in a
seaway. You will seldom find her with rail down. Under sail she can glide along nicely in winds under 10 knots,
likes 10-20 knots best, and can average 7 knots and over in 18 knots of wind and over.
During her 12 year cruise throughout the Caribbean with a retired couple she has been equipped and customized
for ease of sailing and long term comfort for living aboard. She is an elegant, superb and fun-enhancing bluewater
passagemaker, coastal cruiser, day sailor, and Home, all in one powerful and handsome vessel. This listing write-up
by the vessel owner.
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.
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