1983 Hans Christian 43 T

1983 Hans Christian 43 T - USD 140,000

Introducing the Hans Christian 43T, a seasoned globe-trotter known for its robust design and global presence.  Meet VELELLA HC 43, recently returned from her Indian Ocean adventures, now offered as a turnkey opportunity, fully prepared for ocean sailing.  This yacht embodies the pinnacle of safe, comfortable passage-making, with every detail intelligently designed for sea-keeping and onboard comfort.

VELELLA HC 43 boasts a comprehensive array of features that cater to the cruiser's wishlist: top-notch refrigeration, a reliable engine, an extensive sail inventory, and a substantial reserve of spare parts. Her documented service and refit history underscore her meticulous maintenance and readiness for new adventures.

Notably, VELELLA HC 43 excels in challenging conditions, consistently surprising with impressive daily runs.  Owners attest to her ability to thrive even in adverse weather, making her a reliable companion for ambitious voyages.

Inspection by appointment with YBC.

Boat Name	VELELLA
Location	Langkawi, Malaysia
Year Launched	1983
Registered	Australia
Designer	Harwood Ives
Builder	Hans Christian (Ta Shing Ltd.)
Length	12.99 m
Max Draft	1.83 m
Beam	4.22 m
Fuel Type	Diesel
Hull Material	Fiberglass
Keel Type	Traditional full
Displacement	14,288 kg (Dry Load)
Ballast	5,579 kg
Total Sail	894 ft²
Engine Brand	Perkins
Year Built	2004
Total Power	85 hp
Engine Hours	3800
Propeller Type	3 Blade
Propeller Material	Bronze
Fuel Tank	2 x 200 L (Stainless Steel)
Fresh Water Tank	2 x 200 L (Stainless Steel)

Accommodation:

The owners cabin forward has a Queen size double, great stowage, shelving and opening ports.   Moving aft, the head and shower is to port with large hanging lockers opposite. The main saloon has white leather upholstered settees which double as sea berths. A Dickenson diesel cabin heater is located on the forward bulkhead. Moving aft, the galley is to port and the improved navigation station opposite. The accommodation is completed by the double guest cabin to port. Behind the navigation station is a cubby storage space which goes all the way under the cockpit seating. No access from the cockpit, ensuring completely dry space. This cubby is used for bulk storage and the fixed genset is housed at the back.  Interior finishing throughout is beautiful solid teak. The sole is teak and holly throughout. Headroom 6'6''. Also in 2016, four new CAFRAMO 12v fans were installed, a new stereo system with additional FUSION cockpit speakers. The interior is cooled by a marine airconditioning system, one compressor and cabin outlets.

Galley:

• Double sinks c/w hot and cold pressurised water.  Drinking water double filtered before a carbon filter to tap.  Additional manual hand pumped fresh water.


• Two burner gas stove and oven (2020)


• Separate fridge/freezer OZ Fridge, new 2022, -8 to -18C range, Eutectic SS storage plates, air cooled with fresh water booster cooling.


• Bread maker (2023)


• All kitchen utensils, tableware, pots and pans etc.

Showers:

One hot and cold in bathroom.  Hot water heater has 230VAC heating element or engine heat exchange.

Heads:

One JABSCO electric c/w holding tank.  A new motor has just been installed July 2024.

Electronics & Navigation:

• SIMRAD autopilot c/w JEFFA Pancake Drive (The combination of the flat wound (pancake) electric motor with the ultra efficient planetary gearbox results in an extremely efficient drive unit to keep the battery charging time to the minimum )


• B&G ZEUS chartplotter (Replacement required) c/w charts for Asia and Indian Ocean (2020)


• Selection of paper charts


• SIMRAD radar (2020)


• ICOM VHF radio (2022) Plus one new as spare


• ICOM HF radio


• Forward looking sonar / depth sounder


• MATSUTEC AIS transponder


• IRIDIUM GO Satellite weather system

Batteries & Electrics:

• The yacht's AC system is 220VAC, shore power inlet, distribution and cabin outlets.  VICTRON 2500 watt inverter / charger c/w phone app for control/monitoring (2021)


• The yacht's DC system is 12VDC.


• Batteries;
  
  
  
  • 12 volt house bank is 4 x TROJAN Gel T105 6v totaling 860 amps (2022)
  
  
  • 1 x TROJAN start battery (2022)
  
  
  
  

Additional charging by four 80 watt solar panels c/w solar controller, main engine alternator and 3 KVA fixed diesel genset (2023).  Genset not yet commissioned.

2 electric bilge pumps.

Machinery:

PERKINS 85 hp main engine with 3500 original hours, a new installation in 2004, extensive service history.  In 2023 new engine mounts, all new hoses, new turbo, new mixing elbow, heat exchanger removed for thorough cleaning.  A new ZF25 gearbox c/w Python Drive bearing in 2024.  The shaft was new in 2018.  MaxProp folding propeller.

Mast & Rigging:

Original alloy factory rig.  The whole rig was pulled in 2019 for full repaint plus new spreader lights, nav lights and lightning deflector. All standing rigging was replaced in 2020.  Chainplates were replaced in previous ownership, new bolts and resealed in 2021.

Masthead strobe.  Wind indicator.  Wind instrument.  Radar reflector.

Sail Inventory:

• Fully battened DOYLE mainsail c/w lazy jacks and stackpack


• Partially battened DOYLE mizzen c/w lazy jacks and stackpack


• DOYLE genoa on SCHAEFER furling gear


• DOYLE staysail on SCHAEFER furling gear


• Drifter c/w sock


• Parachute (2022)


• Storm jib


• Storm trysail

Spare sheets and halyards.  New rolls of 8mm and 100mm nylon.  All running rigging replaced progressively and in good condition.

Deck Gear:

• MAXWELL winches


• GARHAUER high load blocks, tackles and deck gear


• Bowsprit rebuilt in 2018


• Teak deck boxes rebuilt 2022


• Granny bars


• Boom gallows


• Dinghy davits (dinghy deck mounted for offshore passages)


• Running lights


• Diesel Jerry cans, 6x20 litre, 3x30 litre


• Petrol Jerry cans, 1x20 litre, 1x5 litre, 1x3 litre


• Water Jerry cans, 2x20 litre


• Rain water catchment system direct to tank from gunwale when switched from overboard discharge. 


• 5 fenders, 2 fender boards


• Mooring / dock lines (2024)


• CAPE HORN windvane steering

Safety Gear:

• Four person life raft (out of service)


• Danbuoy


• Life sling


• 4 x pfd's, 2 with location beacons


• Tethers


• Search light


• Sea anchor


• Drogue


• EPIRB


• Thru hull wooden plugs


• First Aid kit


• Grab bag


• Emergency tiller

Ground Tackle:

• MUIR CHEETAH electric windlass (2023)


• 100m of 3/8 chain (2023)


• 45 kg SARKA (2023)


• 55 kg SARKA


• FORTRESS aluminium folding


• 150m of nylon rode

Hull & Deck:

The hull is a traditional long keel design.  Last surveyed in 2018, report available upon request, it remains in good condition, last haulout June 2024. 

The teak decking to the side decks was removed some years back and replaced with a non slip grp surface, new teak panels on the coachroof were put on in 2018.  All ports had new glass and were resealed that year.

All through hulls are bronze GROCO and fully serviced.

The hull was peeled and re glassed by the WEST EPOXY System in a previous ownership and has not exhibited any osmosis since.

Covers & Awnings:

• Max size SUNBRELLA bimini with joining section to SUNBRELLA sprayhood c/w Lexan clears and dropdowns.  Additional side and back shade mesh panels.  The bimini has been raised to extend standing headroom to 6'3''.


• Stem to stern sun shades (2022) Fwd section can act as an air scoop for interior.  Water catchment with hose to water tanks.


• Complete set cockpit cushions

Dinghy & Outboard:

• 10' WALKER BAY c/w full sail kit, 2 sets oars, 2 anchors


• TOMATSU 3.5hp


• YAMAHA 10hp (2023)

Inclusions / Spares Inventory:

Under FWD Berth:

Holding Tank. Storm Sails. Hoses various sized spares. Rigging cable. Filters; Air 1x Engine washable, 1x Generator, Oil Filters, 3 x Engine, Fuel filters, 10 x Primary Raycor. 3 x Secondary Perkins, 1x Generator supply raycor. Transmission filters ZF25, need stock

V Berth Floor Storage:

Deck wash pump, shower sump pump. Fuel additive concentrate x 4, Emthy oil containers for next oil change. Coolant concentrate x 3

Under Floor Storage, Mast Base / WC:

Oil, Engine, Transmission, generator, coolant, winch gear oil, funnels, siphon, manual pumps x 4 and grease guns x2

Port Settee Back Rest:

Electrical spares, switches, joiners, heat shrink, lights, test cables+++, spares mast sliders, winch pall springs, prop screws+++, large SS screw collection, small misc bolts, nuts washers. Under cupboard, lift out panel to deep storage, Alternator, diesel heater flue, spare water pump, bitumen tape, main swb breaker switches, lightning projector, engine starter motor solenoid, light fittings, bronze wire mesh, Linen, multiple sets bedding quality linen, Donah x2, water proof bags.

Port Settee Under Seat:

Water maker, spares, chemocals, hose clamps, extensive collectioin all sizes. Sail repair kit, globes, locks, plumping fittings, hose fittings, solder / irons, Vee belts x5+, water filters x 10+.

Starboard Settee:

3 parts SS fracture test spray bottles, painting equipment, paints, rust treatment, primers etc. Extensive ss bolt / nut / washer collection. Door hardware, Impellers x8 for main engine raw water cooling, spare anchor, winch gypsy, Groco through hull valve parts NB all through hull valves and fitting are bronze, all through hull valves as new in 2019 and regularly checked, bildge pumps, Domestic water pump, raw water pump parts, winch parts, another alternator & 2x controller, cutlass bearing x2, cleats x8, computer fans x4. windlass solenoid, spotlight globe, nav & mast head lights, non slip roll, water heater parts, radiator cap, outboard spare parts, Raymarine depth gauge set.

Nav Station Under Seat:

Tools, NB remove drawer to access large hammer and dorade screw in blanking plates.

Aft Cabin Starboard:

Wardrobe, Various lubrications and grease products, burner torches, misc parts and sealants, some tools. Gas regulators and parts x3, gas refill bottle connection rig, rigging turnbuckles, vice, Yamaha propeller and multiple regular spares / seal kits. Large bolts, gasket material, scrapers, 2x diving weight belts, chain plate bolts, orange container, glue gaskets, hamess webbing(bag), green bag, fishing equipment, reels, hooks, lures, lines, trawing rod, upper locker, SS threaded rod, SS sheet metal strips, various timbers and wedges.

Aft Cabin Port:

Wardrobe, spray lubricants and greases, contact cleaner++, extensive supply of Yamaha 2 stroke fuel oil, hull scrub equipment, settee, sealants, sillicones, electrical leads, charger, associated electrical components.

Lazarette:

Spare halyards / sheets, roll 6mm rope, half roll 10mm nylon rope, roll 12mm rope, aluminium fortress fold up anchor, tiller steering shaft and arm, dighy fuel drums x2, refueling equipment / baha filters, deep storage. air conditioning control board, mixing elbows engine and genset.