1986 Hans Christian 43 T
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 4
Overview
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.
Reel Deal Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Intracoastal Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
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Accommodation
Performance
Weight
Tank Capacities
Registration
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Full Details
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.
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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