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

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A boat survey from three years ago, along with an oil analysis of the engine, generator and transmission are all available. Just send me your email address and I will be happy to forward them to you.
I also had the diesel mechanic who helped maintained the boat for ten years before I purchased her go over the entire engine prior to purchase.
 
SWAN said:
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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By any chance has this boat been imported to Canada?
 
We drove 1000 miles to look at a sister's ship of this boat, in Alabama, the broker was a lying $#@% and the boat was a pos. Cool layout and loved the look
 
Recently viewed this listing as "sold" or "under contract", is she still available?
 
Just showed the boat to another potential buyer and he said this was by far the nicest Trawler he had looked at. This boat is probably underpriced by $40K.
 
Hi Radd, I'd love to have your assessment on the Lehman 355R engine. All research and guidance is that the engine is a one-off with only 120 built and little support and parts. Bluntly, if it's one failure away from a replacement and no rebuild parts available, what are your thoughts regarding the power plant? Love your comments.

She show's as a beautiful boat and I've been watching her for a while. When weather breaks I'd love to look her over with my wife, later this spring if she does not sell soon.
We're off to TrawerFest this week and will chat with you on our return.
Cheers,
~R
 
We've seen 5-6 of these Hans Christian Trawlers over the years of shopping for 5 boats. Our first boat was hull number 1 (1986) of the Hans Christian Christina 52 series, and we saw the trawlers as they first launched at Hans Christians headquarters in Long Beach, CA, and then many later in resale. Swan appears to be extraordinarily well cared for and the electronics well thought out and organized. Good luck.
 
Ron Hopkins said:
Hi Radd, I'd love to have your assessment on the Lehman 355R engine. All research and guidance is that the engine is a one-off with only 120 built and little support and parts. Bluntly, if it's one failure away from a replacement and no rebuild parts available, what are your thoughts regarding the power plant? Love your comments.

She show's as a beautiful boat and I've been watching her for a while. When weather breaks I'd love to look her over with my wife, later this spring if she does not sell soon.
We're off to TrawerFest this week and will chat with you on our return.
Cheers,
~R
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The engine only has 4,200 hours on it and has been exceptionally maintained. The engine will likely outlive the boat. These Ford Lehman 355's go 20,000 hours plus. Some of them were used in tug boats and basically ran forever. In the unlikely event you need a part that is not available it can always be rebuilt which may cost a little more than ordering something off the shelf but is a long way from needing a replacement.
The boat is also priced $40 to $50 thousand under book so any issues could be taken care of if necessary.
 
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