****Correction: In the podcast we state that to our knowledge the Hansa HC33's did not have the bronze rudder post access port. After doing more research we found that during 1984 the bronze port became an option on the Hansa boats as well. It should be said that it is correct that all Shin Fa HC33s do have this access port to our knowledge.****
In this episode we go over items to look for/at when buying a Hans Christian 33t. Visit SVPRISM.com to see pictures about each topic.
The topics covered in the podcast are:
The 33 vs the 34 & 36
Hansa vs Shin FA yards
Layout:
Galley pantry
Aft cabin/ nav
Teak decks
Cored vs not cored
The Pox
Below waterline
Above waterline
Bowsprit Rot
Chain Plates
3QM30 Engine
Discontinued in 1981
Parts are $ and hard to find
Tank lids leaking
Actual tank sizes
Listed VS. Actual on Prism:
Fuel 80gal VS. 80 gal on Prism
Water 90gal VS. 120 gal on Prism
Holding 15 gal VS. 25 gal on Prism
Holding talk issues
Rudder- Have to drop rudder to remove shaft
Kenyon Mast- $$ parts
Headliner- can not be removed
Plywood sub-floor
Deck hardware nuts/bolts epoxied in place- no access