About This Vessel
This 1986 Hans Christian 43 T, measures 43 ft, and is located in Little River, South Carolina, powered by Nanni Diesel 4.6 60.00HP.
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. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Accomodations
Forward CabinV-Berth / Pullman BerthHanging LockerStorageMain SalonConvertible SetteesDinetteNavigation StationExtensive Teak JoineryAft CabinDouble BerthStorage CompartmentsGalleyRefrigerationFreezerPropane StoveOvenMicrowave StainlessDouble Stainless SinkHeadSeparate ShowerMarine ToiletVanity and StorageClimate ControlAir Conditioning: Cruise Air. 2025 replaced pump.Fans: Throughout Vessel 6 total and spares for partsVentilation Through Dorades and Opening Ports
Electronics and Navigation
Chartplotter: 2024 - AXIOM+ 9 RV Multifunction Display with RealVision 3DRadar: 2024 - Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D Doppler RadarAutopilot: Raymarine Hydraulic Linear DriveDepth Sounder: Raymarine i50 Depth InstrumentSpeed Log: Raymarine i50 Speed InstrumentWind Instruments:Raymarine i60 Wind Instrument
Engines and Mechanical
Nani 4.6 60 HP Diesel EngineZF Marine Hurth HBW 250-3R Transmission1.5" stainless steel shaft,Dometic Model 16,000 btu Reverse Cycle Heating and Airconditioning
Decks and Exterior
CanvasDodgerBiminiConnector PanelCockpit CushionsDeck EquipmentStainless Steel Davits: Custom made by Kato Marine mounted on Boomkin.Swim LadderDinghy ChocksDeck WashdownOutboard MountCockpit Table
Electrical
DC PowerHouse Battery Bank: 2026 – 200 AH LiFePO4 Lithium BatteryStarting Battery: 2025 – 100 AH Lead-acid batteryBattery Charger: ProMarnier for LiFePO4 and Bass Pro XPS for starter batteryInverter: In starboard cabin under bed in hatch Charging SourcesSolar Panels: 2x 100 watt panels and charge controllerShore Power: 2x 30 AMP one for shore one for AC
Plumbing System
Fresh WaterCapacity: 172 gallonsWater Heater: 2025- added 6.5 gallon ISOTemp. Also replaced all plumping pipe with Pex.Watermaker: Pickled and ready to explore. Never used but its thereHeads & HoldingMarine Heads: Air Head composting toilet (classic)Bilge SystemsAutomatic Bilge Pump: 2024 - Johnson Pump and Water Witch switch.
Rigging and Spars
Mast & BoomDeck-SteppedRefitting: 2024 stick was dropped stripped back to aluminum then repainted with awlgrip.Standing RiggingAge: 2 yearsLast Replacement: 2024 all standing rigging replaced.Chainplate Inspection: 2024 Chainplate replaced and all bolts replacedParts: All the original rigging is still around for spares minus forestay which was cutRunning RiggingHalyards: 2024 Main Halyard, and Cutter Halyard replacedSheets: Replaced 2024
Sail Inventory
MainsailType: Tanbark sails throughout.Age: Unknown Sail maker who inspected stated ½ way through lifespanSail Cover: Green cover serviceableHeadsailsRoller Furler: Tanbark sail
Ground Tackle
Primary Anchor SystemAnchor Type: CQR anchorWeight: 60 lb.Chain Length: 200 ftSecondary AnchorsType: CQR anchorCondition: Serviceable. Uses a combination of chain and rode.
Safety Equipment
JacklinesHarness AttachmentsLifeslingFire Suppression EquipmentFlaresEmergency TillerEpirb
Recent Upgrades and Maintenance
New batteries (Year): 2025 Starter. 2026 House.New chartplotter (Year): 2025Standing 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 GracoEngine 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.
