48' Hans Christian 48

A truly unique opportunity! We are selling our beautiful 1985 Hans Christian 48T. Liward has been imported to French Polynesia with the duty paid, so she can sail in these beautiful islands as long as desired, even forever! On board, there are adequate spares for all the systems to support extended cruising. Liward is a classic design and receives compliments in every anchorage! Her interior represents the finest craftsmanship with beautiful teak woodwork throughout. Hans Christians are legendary in seaworthiness with excellent motion in all conditions, as well as outstanding performance under all points of sail.
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UNIQUE FEATURES

Liward has many unique and special features that set her apart from other Hans Christians and improve her operation and safety.

Custom davits, arch, and stern pulpit with hard rails to midship (316 SS electro-polished). These davits complement the lines of the boat and provide improved functionality and safety.

Custom built Bow Pulpit (316 SS). Improving the strength and maintenance

Custom built Mast Guards, Boom Crutch (316SS)

Basically, all exterior Stainless Steel, including major rigging components have been replaced. Liwards Stainless Steel is second to none!

Custom built fiberglass, highly insulated separate refrigeration and freezer boxes

Rebuilt, waterproofed, and retiled showers with modern porcelain tile and epoxy grout

Complete rewiring throughout with custom electrical panel, all to ABYC standards. This means Liwards electrical system is extremely reliable and maintenance free. Micarta burn-free material used throughout for all wire and fuse mounting.

Custom Navigation Station. Accommodating all needed instruments, enhancing the saloon esthetics

Two installed and completely redundant autopilots. Provides for long term cruising with a crew of two

Custom built tank lids and fittings for access and maintenance

New solar panels and controllers, D400 Eclectic Wind Generator, Victron Gel Batteries

Export Transformer able to adapt to any shore power supply

Fuel management and polishing system. Dirty fuel is never a problem

Integrated oil change system for main engine and generator making oil changes simple without mess

Neil Pryde Cruise Plus Specification sails and cruising spinnaker in ATN Sock and Tacker

Granite galley countertops. Enhancing the elegant interior

Four Modern Lewmar Hatches with custom built teak hatch throats and screens

Dual main engine/generator blowers, incorporating custom design to exhaust engine room heat outside of cockpit

Significant spares on board to support extended cruising

One owner for over 38 years