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43 Hans Christian 1986 Boat for Sale

ASKING PRICE: $130,000 Watch Price

Little River, SC

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43' Hans Christian 1986

Terrapin is a classic 1986 Hans Christian cutter-rigged cruising yacht built during the golden era of Taiwanese yacht craftsmanship.

The legendary Hans Christian pedigree is known for exceptional offshore capability, heavy-displacement construction, extensive teak joinery, and timeless lines. The 43 Traditional offers the ideal combination of blue water performance and liveaboard comfort. Hans Christian yachts have earned a reputation for seaworthiness, strength, and enduring value among serious cruisers.

Whether your plans include coastal cruising, extended passagemaking, or living aboard Terrapin is equipped with the systems, modern equipment, upgrades, and accommodations necessary for comfortable and reliable cruising.

 

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Intracoastal Yacht Sales of Little River, SC.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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43' Hans Christian HIGHLIGHTS

43' Hans Christian additional information

Specifications
  • Beam: 13' 10''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Max Draft: 6' 8''
  • Displacement: 31,500 lb
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 120|gallon
  • Holding: 1 x 25|gallon
  • Cabins: 3
  • Heads: 1
Accomodations

Forward Cabin

  • V-Berth / Pullman Berth
  • Hanging Locker
  • Storage

Main Salon

  • Convertible Settees
  • Dinette
  • Navigation Station
  • Extensive Teak Joinery

Aft Cabin

  • Double Berth
  • Storage Compartments


Galley

  • Refrigeration
  • Freezer
  • Propane Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave Stainless
  • Double Stainless Sink


Head

  • Separate Shower
  • Marine Toilet
  • Vanity and Storage

Climate Control

  • Air Conditioning: Cruise Air. 2025 replaced pump.
  • Fans: Throughout Vessel 6 total and spares for parts
  • Ventilation Through Dorades and Opening Ports
Electronics And Navigation

  • Chartplotter: 2024 - AXIOM+ 9 RV Multifunction Display with RealVision 3D
  • Radar: 2024 - Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D Doppler Radar
  • Autopilot: Raymarine Hydraulic Linear Drive
  • Depth Sounder: Raymarine i50 Depth Instrument
  • Speed Log: Raymarine i50 Speed Instrument
  • Wind Instruments:Raymarine i60 Wind Instrument
Engines And Mechanical

  • Nani 4.6 60 HP Diesel Engine
  • ZF Marine Hurth HBW 250-3R Transmission
  • 1.5" stainless steel shaft,
  • Dometic Model 16,000 btu Reverse Cycle Heating and Airconditioning
Decks And Exterior

Canvas

  • Dodger
  • Bimini
  • Connector Panel
  • Cockpit Cushions

Deck Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Davits: Custom made by Kato Marine mounted on Boomkin.
  • Swim Ladder
  • Dinghy Chocks
  • Deck Washdown
  • Outboard Mount
  • Cockpit Table
Electrical

DC Power

  • House Battery Bank: 2026 – 200 AH LiFePO4 Lithium Battery
  • Starting Battery: 2025 – 100 AH Lead-acid battery
  • Battery Charger: ProMarnier for LiFePO4 and Bass Pro XPS for starter battery
  • Inverter: In starboard cabin under bed in hatch 

Charging Sources

  • Solar Panels: 2x 100 watt panels and charge controller
  • Shore Power: 2x 30 AMP one for shore one for AC
Plumbing System

Fresh Water

  • Capacity: 172 gallons
  • Water Heater: 2025- added 6.5 gallon ISOTemp. Also replaced all plumping pipe with Pex.
  • Watermaker: Pickled and ready to explore. Never used but its there

Heads & Holding

  • Marine Heads: Air Head composting toilet (classic)

Bilge Systems

  • Automatic Bilge Pump: 2024 - Johnson Pump and Water Witch switch.
Rigging And Spars

Mast & Boom

  • Deck-Stepped
  • Refitting: 2024 stick was dropped stripped back to aluminum then repainted with awlgrip.

Standing Rigging

  • Age: 2 years
  • Last Replacement: 2024 all standing rigging replaced.
  • Chainplate Inspection: 2024 Chainplate replaced and all bolts replaced
  • Parts: All the original rigging is still around for spares minus forestay which was cut

Running Rigging

  • Halyards: 2024 Main Halyard, and Cutter Halyard replaced
  • Sheets: Replaced 2024
Sail Inventory

Mainsail

  • Type: Tanbark sails throughout.
  • Age: Unknown Sail maker who inspected stated ½ way through lifespan
  • Sail Cover: Green cover serviceable

Headsails

  • Roller Furler: Tanbark sail
Ground Tackle

Primary Anchor System

  • Anchor Type: CQR anchor
  • Weight: 60 lb.
  • Chain Length: 200 ft

Secondary Anchors

  • Type: CQR anchor
  • Condition: Serviceable. Uses a combination of chain and rode.
Safety Equipment

  • Jacklines
  • Harness Attachments
  • Lifesling
  • Fire Suppression Equipment
  • Flares
  • Emergency Tiller
  • Epirb
Recent Upgrades And Maintenance

  • New batteries (Year): 2025 Starter. 2026 House.
  • New chartplotter (Year): 2025
  • Standing rigging replaced (Year): 2024 spares on hand.
  • Bottom paint (Year): 2024 Aqua blasted down to fiberglass. New Barrier coat (tuff stuff) and paint (Trinidad Pro)
  • Cutlass bearing (Year): 2024 replaced.
  • Through-hulls serviced (Year): 2024 all 12 where replaced with Graco
  • Engine service completed (Year): 2024 oil cooler replaced. Injectors replaced.

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