Amore

1980 Hans Christian 38 Mark II

Amore

$109,000.00

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Listed Sep 8, 2026 1 day on the market 35 photos Ask a question San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico
Length
38' ft
Beam
12.5' ft
Draft
6' ft
Condition
Good

Description

AMORE is a heavily updated Hans Christian 38 MKII built for serious bluewater cruising that will appeal to buyers looking for a capable liveaboard or long-range cruising yacht without taking on a major refit project.

KEY FEATURES & UPGRADES:

• Repowered with a 36 HP Yanmar diesel
• Original teak decks professionally replaced with fiberglass and modern non-skid
• Complete electrical system professionally rewired to ABYC standards
• 560W solar array with Outback MPPT controller
• Dual upgraded house battery banks
• 2.8kW Outback inverter/charger
• Schenker 30 L/hr watermaker
• Aires wind vane self-steering
• Raymarine chartplotter, radar, autopilot and AIS
• Starlink satellite internet
• Custom Port Townsend mainsail
• Harken furling system
• Heavy offshore ground tackle with 66 lb Bruce anchor, 45 lb CQR and 300 ft of chain
• Lofrans Tigres windlass
• Dickinson Newport diesel heater
• Isotherm refrigeration/freezer system
• Force 10 three-burner stove with oven
• Yamaha 15 HP four-stroke outboard
• Portable Honda generator
• Full stainless-steel safety rail system
• Custom boat cover, dodger and bimini
• New saloon upholstery
• Hookah diving system plus unused SCUBA compressor

AMORE is a proven boat; her owners have sailed more than 10,000 nautical miles on her, including passages from Hawaii to Alaska, through the Inside Passage, down the U.S. West Coast and onward to the Sea of Cortez.

Below decks, she retains the traditional character Hans Christian yachts are known for, with rich joinery and a practical cruising interior. Accommodations include a forward Pullman berth, quarter berth, convertible saloon sleeping, marine head and a proper offshore galley with the model’s distinctive center-island sink arrangement.

For sailors prioritizing offshore capability, self-sufficiency, proven passagemaking and substantial recent upgrades, AMORE deserves serious consideration.

Specifications

Rigging Type Cutter
Hull Configuration Monohull
Keel Type Full Keel
Design Type Coastal Cruiser
Hull Material Fiberglass
Engine Type 1996 Yanmar 3JH2E
Engine Power 36 HP
Fuel Capacity 145 gallons
Water Capacity 170 gallons
Sleeping Capacity 7 people

📍 Location

Approximate area — San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

⚓ True cost of ownership

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