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1989 45' Hans Christian Trawler in the Great Lakes: price reduction to $239,900

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SWAN

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PRICE REDUCTION to $239,900

SWAN is a beautiful example of a Hans Christian 45 trawler. It is a classic trawler that is recognized around Lake Superior for its distinctive look. This freshwater trawler is cruised on Lake Superior and stored in the winter in heated storage in Washburn, Wisconsin on a cradle that will be included in the sale. With its bullet-proof design and fine teak throughout it is a sturdy cruiser and spacious liveaboard.

The Hans Christian Trawler is an aesthetically very beautifully designed vessel offering 2 staterooms, 2 heads, a full-beam main salon and a spacious galley creating a great living platform. The semi-displacement hull with its full keel provides exceptional prop protection for the single Ford SP355 turbo and great sea keeping capabilities. With a low bridge clearance, it’s the perfect boat for the Great Loop.
 
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Nice find for someone. Good luck with the sale.
 
Hi I'm not clear on the freshwater history. Has it always been fresh water? If not how long. That is a huge plus...I've always thought these are super cool boats. Very "shippy"...
 
Awesome vessel! I've long admired them. Hans Christian did not make very many trawlers, IIRC.

The assistant harbormaster there in Washburn, Toni, is our #2 daughter (out of 4 girls). Tell her we said "Hi, sweetie!" That should surprise her... :giggle:
 
SWAN was on the east coast for the first 4 years of her life, but was always hauled out in the winter so only in salt water for 24 months. Since then always in fresh water and always stored inside heated storage in the winter. So the boat was only being used half the time. Very light use the last 10 years. You have to see her to believe how nice this boat is.
 
SWAN is #12 of 17 Hans Christian Trawlers made. Then they also made them under the Cherubini name but basically the same boat for another 10 or 15 years.
 
SWAN is a beautiful example of a Hans Christian 45 trawler. It is a classic trawler that is recognized around Lake Superior for its distinctive look. This freshwater trawler is cruised on Lake Superior and stored in the winter in heated storage in Washburn, Wisconsin on a cradle that will be included in the sale. With its bullet-proof design and fine teak throughout it is a sturdy cruiser and spacious liveaboard.



The Hans Christian Trawler is an aesthetically very beautifully designed vessel offering 2 staterooms, 2 heads, a full-beam main salon and a spacious galley creating a great living platform. The semi-displacement hull with its full keel provides exceptional prop protection for the single Ford SP355 turbo and great sea keeping capabilities. With a low bridge clearance, it’s the perfect boat for the Great Loop.
 
Saw one in Long Point Cove in the North Channel summer of 2022.. It was beautiful. . Were you there then?
 
SWAN was not in North Channel in 2022. I think that was Ted's boat which is a sister ship to SWAN. I met Ted when I was on my sailboat in 2017 in Lake Superior, great guy with a nice boat.
 
No offense at all to OP, but SLOW HAND is a boat I would buy without a survey if Ted said all is good. If SWAN is as good as SLOW HAND, your wait should be short indeed.
 
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Just checked out Boats.com and she is a great looking boat!
 
SWAN is a beautiful example of a Hans Christian 45 trawler. It is a classic trawler that is recognized around Lake Superior for its distinctive look. This freshwater trawler is cruised on Lake Superior and stored in the winter in heated storage in Washburn, Wisconsin on a cradle that will be included in the sale. With its bullet-proof design and fine teak throughout it is a sturdy cruiser and spacious liveaboard.



The Hans Christian Trawler is an aesthetically very beautifully designed vessel offering 2 staterooms, 2 heads, a full-beam main salon and a spacious galley creating a great living platform. The semi-displacement hull with its full keel provides exceptional prop protection for the single Ford SP355 turbo and great sea keeping capabilities. With a low bridge clearance, it’s the perfect boat for the Great Loop.
Could you produce some kind of useful link? I love this boat but couldn't find it searchable as is. Please provide a link.
 
Hi everybody, I had the privilege of looking over Swan in person last Friday. The photos, good as they are, do not do her justice. She's a fantastic vessel in absolutely great condition. I've had an unexpected health issue develop, which is the only reason I'm not buying her on the spot. The owners are lovely people and have clearly cherished her as she is practically spotless. I'm absolutely gutted not to be moving forward with her. If you're looking for a Hans Christian or Cherubini, this is a superb pick.
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