SV Pacific Princess

Pacific Princess is a Hans Christian 33T (Traditional) designed by Harwood Ives and is the smallest in the family of sturdy double-enders by Hans Christian Yachts. Like all boats from the Hans Christian line of that era, the HC33T is a heavy displacement double-ender, solid and with a proven ocean going seaworthy record.

She oozes charm and beauty with her traditional feel further enhanced by the extensive use of teak inside and out.

The Hans Christian 33T and boasts a springy sheerline, large bowsprit and a cutter rig that’s become a favorite among blue water aficionados. Overhangs are quite moderate making for a long LWL for her size and a good hull speed of 7.1 knots despite her heavy displacement.

Pacific Princess was first launched in the USA in 1986 and imported into Sydney Australia in the early 2000’s where she spend her first few years before being sailed to Melbourne where I purchased her in October 2006. She has proven herself to be a great ocean going vessel which was reinforced by her solid performance in some big seas when my Farther and I sailed her back up the south east coast of Australia to Sydney where she has been based since 2008.

Both the previous owner and I have invested considerable funds to ensure that this Hans Christian has been maintained to a first class condition and is always ready to take on whatever nature can throw at her with no compromise when it comes to safety and comfort.

If you are looking for a proven blue water seaworthy yacht with a reputation second to none and a vessel that can be easy sailed short-handedly whether that be for blue water cruising, day sailing or short escapes, you need look no further.

Sadly as I am relocating overseas, Pacific Princess is For Sale and is on the market from mid 2012. If you are interested in purchasing Pacific Princess, please contact me through the email form provided on this website.

I am looking for a future owner that will take great care of her and will enjoy hours of sailing in a safe, attractive and comfortable blue water yacht - Hans Christian 33T.

Click on the links and view the various website pages on this site for the extensive history, specifications and list of equipment that is included in the purchase of this Hans Christian 33T and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Designed by Harwood Ives, Pacific Princess was built in 1985 at the Hansa Yachts Und Shifbau, a new yard, at that time, located in Taiwan with state of the art facilities.

The Hans Christian 33 is the smallest in the family of sturdy double-enders offered by Hans Christian Yachts. Like all boats from the Hans Christian line of that era, the HC33 is a heavy displacement double-ender, solid and seaworthy. She oozes the traditional feel with extensive use of teak inside and out.She was one of the more innovative boats at her introduction with an internal layout utilizing every nook and cranny that even today has yet to be surpassed.

Specifications:

LOA: 41' 0″ (including bowsprit)
LOD: 32″ 9″
LWL: 29' 2″
Beam: 11' 8″
Draft: 5' 6″
Displacement: 18,500 lbs.**
Ballast: 6800 lbs. (cast iron encapsulated)

Fuel: 80 US Gal.
Water: 90 US Gal.
Holding: 15 US Gal.

Designer: Harwood Ives
**Given that most owners report haul-out weights in excess of 25,000 lbs, it’s likely factory finished displacement was higher than specified.

Buyers Notes:

HC33's in general have been built well and have stood the test of time. The HC33 has retained its popularity through the years and is readily sought after. Resale value remains high and in some ways the boat has verged on cult status.

References and Further Reading:

Yachting Monthly, Jul 1988, a review of the Hans Christian 33

BoatUS: Hans Christian 33 review by Jack Horner