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History of Hallberg-Rassy Yachts

Company History
The Hallberg-Rassy yard existed in the days when boat building still meant wood and individual boats, rather than mass production.

In view of this Hallberg-Rassy have specialized, from the earliest days, in comfortable sailing boats suitable for longer voyages. Hallberg-Rassy have stayed true to the concept of sturdy craft, well protected cockpits, high endurance and good sailing qualities with a high degree of comfort, which means Hallberg-Rassy can build boats with a quality that is affordable. They have adapted to the changing requirements of customers, particularly the demand for better sailing qualities.

Because of Hallberg-Rassy’s strong position in the international market they have been able to establish a collaboration with one of the best-known designers of our time - Germán Frers.

Frers has become well known particularly for the racing success of his designs. However the fact is he comes from a true boat building family. He knows the difference between racing and cruising, and Hallberg-Rassy is proud that this collaboration has come about.

The latest Hallberg-Rassy yachts offer you the best that you can buy for the future with regard to sailing features, comfort and overall quality.

Hallberg Rassy is the result of a merger between two boat yards – one belonging to Mr. Hallberg and the other belonging to Mr. Rassy.

Mr. Hallberg

Harry Hallberg, who lived between 1914 and 1997, commenced his boatbuilding career when he was just 14, by constructing boats made of wood. In 1943 he opened his own yard at Kungsviken on the island of Orust in Sweden.

At first, he built his wooden boats more or less by instinct. Different possibilities were discussed with the customer and solutions pointed out. Blueprints hardly existed at all.
It was said that: "Someone who cannot build a boat without drawings cannot call himself a real boat builder".

The first boat to be built in a series was the Folkboat. He also had good success with Kungskryssaren (Swedish for the king’s cruiser), not to be confused with the Finnish King’s Cruiser which has nothing at all to do with Hallberg-Rassy. The Kungskryssaren was constructed in the mid-50’s. Both the Folkboat and Kungskryssaren were also built by other yards.

Harry Hallberg’s most distinguished contribution was his understanding of the advantages of using GRP and to build boats in a series. In 1963 he was one of the pioneers in serial production of sailboats using GRP. He was the first successful builder of GRP hulls with wooden superstructure in a series. His P-28 was a great accomplishment and in many aspects a forerunner of everything that was to come.

Mr. Rassy

Christoph Rassy was brought up in Bavaria in the south of Germany by a lake named Starnberger See. In his spare time he built models of boats and also real boats. He wanted to learn more about boats and became an apprentice at a small yard for wooden boats in southern Germany.

Soon he wanted to build and sail larger and finer boats and wanted to live by the sea. He thought that Sweden, a large country with lots of water, was bound to build large and splendid boats. Consequently, he wrote to many Swedish boatyards, requesting work.
One yard wrote that they would welcome him, and in 1962 Christoph moved empty-handed and with a bicycle as his only possession to Nötesund, Sweden to build boats for a boatyard that is now out of business.
To stretch his cash flow young Mr. Rassy built boats for himself in his spare time. He raced these boats, won, and sold them at a profit. Soon Christoph Rassy wanted to strike out on his own. As luck had it, this coincided with a leading boat builder's change of premises. This boat builder was Harry Hallberg. In the mid-60’s the yard at Kungsviken had become too small for Mr Hallberg and he built new premises in Ellös, 10 kilometres to the southwest on the island of Orust. When Christoph Rassy started his own business he bought the old Hallberg yard in Kungsviken.

In the years from 1965 to 1972, Harry Hallberg and Christoph Rassy were competitors. At first, Christoph Rassy only built boats on a one-off basis. The first boat that became part of a series was the "Rasmus 35", designed in 1966 by the then leading Swedish designer of elegant yachts, Olle Enderlein. The first two were built entirely in mahogany and took one year each to construct. This boat was in many ways ahead of its time. It was a pioneering, long distance cruiser with a powerful engine and a centre cockpit protected by a windshield. This is a design that has remained with the Hallberg-Rassy yachts to this day. When the Rasmus was presented many eye-brows were raised. Some thought that the boat was much too large. In those days 35 feet was regarded as an enormous boat. In addition, it was a sailing boat with a windshield. This was a combination never seen before. Today it is taken for granted on a good cruising boat. During this time Harry Hallberg was building his boats in Ellös. These were smart, attractive boats at a reasonable price, thanks to serial production and a GRP hulls.

Harry Hallberg retired in 1972 and again, fate intervened; Christoph Rassy was looking for larger premises. Ellös was now producing the "Mistral 33" featuring a superstructure of mahogany, the 1/2 ton "Mistress 32", the best-selling "P-28" and the little yellow "Misil 24", all designed by Olle Enderlein, with the exception of the P-28 which was designed by Harry Hallberg.

In 1972 the Rassy yard in Kungsviken purchased Harry Hallberg’s yard in Ellös. As the Hallberg brand was by far the most well-known with its four designs and the Rassy yard only had the Rasmus; the new company was named Hallberg-Rassy. Harry Hallberg and Christoph Rassy, however, have never been partners.

The first new design under the name of Hallberg-Rassy was the Monsun 31, which was created in 1973. The boat proved a great success, and 900 were built up to 1983.

The next design was the Hallberg-Rassy 41. This quickly became a trendsetter. This was the first boat with a proper walk through to the aft-cabin below deck. The basic principle for the layout, though greatly improved, is used to this day because of its optimal design. The HR 41 had a free passage from stem to stern below deck in one level. The galley was placed at starboard by the stairs, out of the way from any passer-by, providing safety at sea and providing full headroom in the whole galley. The chart table on the opposite side was generous and with a real seat in the boats heading direction. What’s more the HR 41 was a long distance vessel with the keel and rudder separated, and among other things a blue brim around the cockpit, which was slightly elevated, to give room for the passage below deck. The size of the boat and the outfitting was spectacular for its time: Pressured and heated water, shower, electric anchor winch, headsail furling system, two separate heads, a powerful engine, solid and elegant wooden interior and gracious lines. All this is basic, though very much improved, to this day. 105 "HR 41" were built during a short but intense period from 1976 to1979, a few were also built until 1981.

The HR 38, designed in 1976/77, was also a trendsetter with the same interior concept, though a higher freeboard, and was the first boat with the characteristic blue stripe around the hull.

The HR 352 from 1977/78 was a substantial sales success, with more than 800 built until 1989. This was the first time a designer had managed to combine, in a 35 foot boat, a walk through to the aft-cabin with spectacularly elegant lines. The HR 352 offered large- boat characteristics at a moderate price.

In 1983, 16-year old Magnus Rassy built an experimental boat named "Rassker". The hull was built in high tech aramid fibre and Divinycell. This was the first boat built at Hallberg-Rassy to feature an external lead keel and a retrussee stern with a bathing platform. The hull length was 26 ft and the boat won many races.

In 1985 two armchairs were built in to the saloon of a HR 49. This was something no one had seen on a yacht before. Now you can find similar solutions on boats built by yards all over the world, but no armchairs are as comfortable as the original ones by Hallberg-Rassy. In 1987, another boat designed by Magnus was built, the 35 feet "Rassker Magnum". This boat was also raced very successfully. These two boats were nothing for Hallberg-Rassy to put on the market, but a good preparation for future developments.

Today, many of the features are used in the production boats. The Rassker boats provided many new ideas for future Hallberg-Rassy models, as well as offering ideas on what they should not look like at the same time. For example the importance of a proper, deep bilge and an easy to handle rig became evident.

In 1987 HR purchased its first computerised woodworking machine, a CNC-milling machine. Parts could now be cut with an heretofore unheard precision, waste was minimized, and the level of quality further enhanced. In 1987 Hallberg-Rassy also purchased a factory, which for many years had functioned as a subcontractor for the GRP hulls. Since 1987 Hallberg-Rassy Marinplast AB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hallberg-Rassy AB. Hallberg-Rassy is one of the few yards that has full control over the complete construction cycle, both wood and GRP works. Hallberg-Rassy Marinplast has never built hulls for anybody else than Hallberg-Rassy, in spite of rumours to the contrary.

Germán Frers, Naval Architect

In 1988 Hallberg-Rassy began a successful co-operation with Germán Frers (pronounced Herman Frers) from Argentina. Frers is as well known for his Volvo Ocean Race and America’s Cup designs, as he is for drawing cruising yachts with elegant lines. This co-operation has resulted in a new generation of sail-boats, which combine the Hallberg-Rassy renowned good qualities like sturdiness, seaworthiness, comfort, safety, and fine wood-work; with unsurpassed sailing characteristics.

Several victories in the ARC over the Atlantic shows that a modern cruiser does not have to be lacking in performance. Germán Frers has so far made sixteen designs for Hallberg-Rassy, in chronological order the HR 45, HR 36, HR 34, HR 42F, HR 39, HR 31, HR 53, HR 46, HR 62, HR 43, HR 40, HR 37, HR 48, HR 342, HR 54 and now the new HR 372.

So far Hallberg-Rassy has delivered 8,800 yachts, Frers has designed 2800 of these.

Hallberg-Rassy today

Everything started 66 years ago in Sweden. Today Hallberg-Rassy yachts are delivered all over the world. There are Hallberg-Rassy ambassadors in the very cold areas of the world as well as in tropical heat. Many of the features that help to protect against the cold, work just as well protecting against the heat and intensive sunshine. For example the wind screen with sprayhood canopy or the insulated hull.
Hallberg-Rassy is dedicated to world wide cruising. The success confirms that the Hallberg-Rassy concept is right.

Today's bestseller in terms of number of boats is the Hallberg-Rassy 342, but in turnover there are several other models equally important. The company is to 100 % owned by the Rassy family. The Hallberg-Rassy group has been headed by the second generation; Magnus Rassy since 2003.

The Hallberg Rassy Yard
The main Hallberg-Rassy yard is situated at Ellös, an hour by car north of Gothenburg. On the 13 630 square metre plant they build around 160 fine yachts a year to customers all over the world. GRP work is undertaken by the subsidiary company Hallberg-Rassy Marinplast, which is located in Kungshamn, itself an hour's drive north of the main yard. The GRP factory works solely for the needs of our boatyard. Hulls are outfitted and completed in our own harbour at Ellös, ready for delivery.

The Hallberg-Rassy Yacht range

The current Hallberg-Rassy range spans the HR31 Mk II, through to the highly acclaimed Hallberg-Rassy 62 mega yacht.

The high standard of the build quality is valid throughout the whole build process and is evident even to a non-expert; precisely fitted interior joinery; the dimensions and solid feel of the khaya mahogany with its varnished finish, which is smooth to the touch. Even in those areas hidden from view Hallberg-Rassy is leading its competitors. For example the heating hoses are double, in order to minimize loss of heat. The pressure water pump is not just fitted anywhere as an afterthought but in rubber in the already insulated engine room so that noise levels are reduced. All these things are evidence of how determined Hallberg-Rassy is to continually move the limits in an effort to provide their clients with the ideal cruising yacht.

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Popular Hallberg-Rassy Models

Hallberg-Rassy 37 Yacht

The Hallberg-Rassy 37 is a well-built long distance cruiser with great comfort. The centre cockpit is very well protected by the Hallberg-Rassy HR typical windscreen. There is a good aft deck, making movement on deck easy. Her interior layout allows for an airy aft cabin, well separated from the saloon, yet easily accessible. The big engine room even allows for installation of a power generator. Her tankage is generous for long range cruising. The woodwork is crafted by experienced boat builders.

Cruising World magazine commented that the Hallberg-Rassy 37 is a "Built-for-anything beauty" Furthermore: "The boat is touted as a well-built long distance cruiser. While others may talk the talk, this one walks the walk. A test sail of the Hallberg-Rassy 37 proves that with this model, the attention to detail is what makes it a delight. The boat’s seakindly performance gives the assurance that it can take you anywhere, and once you get onboard, that's exactly where you'll want to go."

The rig is slightly fractional but still forward and aft lower shrouds, combining stability and flexibility. The spreaders do not disturb the mainsail when sailing downwind over the oceans. As an option, it is possible to fly a masthead gennaker from a removable bow sprit.

The Hallberg-Rassy 37 won "Boat of the Year 2006" in the category Production Cruiser 37-39 ft in the January 2006 issue of Cruising World magazine from the USA.

Her designer, German Frers, says of the Hallberg Rassy 37 – “Following the success of the HR 36, the new HR 37 is an exercise in all around optimization under HR experienced direction.

“The hull with a much longer waterline takes better use of its hull measurements. This was carefully allocated to different areas of the deck, cockpit, and interior for important gains in comfort.

“The structural layout and lamination were further improved with the use of special glass fabrics attaining a higher glass content of the laminate, thus a stiffer and stronger yet lighter hull and deck.

“A further boost was given to the performance thanks to the new efficient hull lines, having a much longer waterline and an optimum prismatic and mid section coefficients to match very well the power of modern rig and sail geometry.

“All in all the 37 is a safe pleasant nice looking yacht to sail.”

Hallberg-Rassy 48 Yacht

The Hallberg-Rassy 48 is a comfortable long distance cruiser based on the same winning concept the predecessor HR 46 has, but with 18 more years of Frers’ and Hallberg-Rassy’s experience incorporated. The Hallberg-Rassy HR 48 is an all-over new design, starting with a blank sheet of paper.

The hull is just 21 cm longer but offers more living space inside, thanks to better use of the hull length. The waterline is no less than 135 cm longer. The sailing performance is all over up to date. Hull, rig, rudder and keel profiles include Frers latest experience.

With larger side windows, the interior is brighter. These also give greater window area and a better outer view. The aft cabin is wider and more generous. The berths are wider and longer and it is now possible to order a centre line berth with a seat on each side and a make up table to starboard.

The interior design is softened up with panel locker doors with rounded corners and profile-milled frames. The lockers are well ventilated with special grids on top.

The straight sofa in the saloon is 14 cm longer. The galley is 6 cm longer. There is 53 cm more hanging locker length.

These are just some of the improvements and the list goes on and includes the engine being the latest development from Volvo Penta, an efficient 5 cylinder with common rail technology and 20 valves. The Volvo Penta D3-110 develops 81 kW/110 HP. Maximum torque is as much as 342 Nm at just 2000 RPM. The fuel tank capacity is improved by as much as 140 litres to 800 litres. The range is 1 060 Nautical Miles, that's roughly from Hamburg in Germany to Iceland, motoring non-stop!

The standard equipment list is more extensive than on the HR 46. For example Furuno FI-50 Speed, Depth and Wind as well as two holding tanks are included in the HR 48. Items such as teak on deck and coachroof, electric windlass, twin heaters, fridge compressor, antifouling, high gloss varnished teak table on steering pedestal, mainsail and furling jib are standard.

The German magazine "Nautica" says: "The HR 48 is probably the best Hallberg-Rassy ever built. And that's a lot."

Europe's largest sailing magazine "Yacht" says: "The Hallberg-Rassy 48 is the new measure for blue water cruisers"

All in all, the Hallberg-Rassy 48 proves a winning formula

Hallberg-Rassy 54 Yacht

The Hallberg-Rassy 54 Yacht has some exceptional features. For example, the transom is completely closed when the bathing platform is folded up. Folded down, with a wireless remote control, there is an enormous swim platform. There is an elegant sundeck lowered into the coachroof of the aft cabin. This sundeck is completely free from winches, tracks, clutches or vents; even the deckhatch is flush mounted with the teak.

The dorade vents are of a new and innovative type with light balls, which automatically float up and close the vents if too much water is taken on the deck. As soon as the water flows away, the balls sink and open the vent again.
There are many other thoughtful and useful features on deck and an elegant interior offers generous comfort and more thought, for example the entrance ladder has a completely new, more rounded design with substantial and elegant grab rails. The armchairs to port have a new design with a more stylish colour combination and greater comfort. The saloon is wide, bright and airy. The mast support has a rounder shape. All horizontal linings are wide and milled out on the inside creating good handhold everywhere in the yacht. All locker doors have hidden stainless hinges, which also work as an end stopper. The drawers close automatically and quietly. The doorframes have a new design. The 20 inch flat screen TV concealed between the armchairs is controlled up and down at the push of a button.
There are many useful features at the chart table and the well-equipped galley is located on the port side with a great worktop area in Corian. The Hallberg-Rassy 54 has a walk-in engine room, carefully sound insulated and in here, all the technical equipment is found.

The aft cabin is generous and offers a wide centre island berth with a rounded sofa on each side and a make up/work table to starboard. As an alternative it is possible to have two individual berths with a sofa in between. Then the floor area is even more generous. There is a dedicated paper chart locker. In another locker there is a built in minisafe. Inside the shower for the aft cabin the watermaker control is located. The watermaker capacity is 150 litres per hour.

The mainsail is furled out hydraulically and also the outhaul is hydraulically controlled, which means you can handle it even under load. The vang and the backstay are also hydraulically controlled from a panel in the cockpit at the helm position. There is both a genoa and a permanent cutter stay and both are of course hydraulically controlled from the cockpit. The powerful headsail winches are electrically driven with a soft start. The yacht accelerates as soon as the wind fills the sails. The rudder feel is exact and controlled. There is a feeling of total harmony and control. Control over an impressive yacht that will take you anywhere in any weather with the smallest crew.
Only some of the extensive features of the Hallberg-Rassy are mentioned above and many of the features are optional

To conclude, the Swedish Båtnytt magazine says about the HR 54: "The question is if it at all is possible to build a cruiser any better than this"

Hallberg-Rassy 62 Yacht

There are few yards that enjoy such a global acclaim of building long distance cruisers as Hallberg-Rassy. With the HR 62 the tradition is followed; to continuously build easy to sail cruising boats with good performance. The HR 62 also shows a number of significant improvements. The co-operation with the Argentinean top designer, Germán Frers, has been very successful with over 2,400 HR yachts sold since 1989. Hallberg-Rassy is proud that this collaboration has come about, and at the same time though aware of the obligation to build world-class yachts.

The HR 62 won the "Yacht of the year" award in Germany in the largest class, over 50 ft. At the same time, the HR 62 was voted the most popular model of all categories, over all. No other boat got over a third of all votes, as did the HR 62. The award is voted by 40,000 of the readers of the most respected German magazine, Yacht.

Also, the Hallberg-Rassy 62 is presented as "Import Cruising Boat of the Year 2006" in the January 2006 issue of Cruising World magazine from the USA.

You can see why. Characteristic for Hallberg-Rassy layouts are that they are all logical, well arranged and work for long periods on board either at sea or in the harbour. As on all of the HR yachts, the floor in the new 62 is the same level throughout the boat. This contributes to easy access to all cabins. The HR 62 has a very light and airy saloon with big opening side windows as well as opening skylights. The displacement of the yacht is designed not only to give the generous stowage you need for long voyages, but also space for all modern comfort equipment. Access to technical equipment is made easy for service and the yacht has generous tank capacity to undertake serious cruising.

As expected on a Hallberg-Rassy, the cockpit is very well protected, generous in size and offers good all-round visibility. A powerful engine is an important part of a long distance cruiser. It runs at cruising speed (8.2 knots) at a low 1,300 RPM. Furthermore, a two geared three bladed folding propeller with overdrive provides maximum performance under power, an important point which cannot be emphasised enough for extended voyages.

Despite the fact that the boat is built as a top-of-the-range yacht, she can virtually be sailed single-handed. Push buttons located at the steering pedestal allow you to raise and lower the anchor, or set and sheet the sails. "Push button sailing" is no longer just a symbolic expression; it is reality already in the standard version.

Hallberg-Rassy 372

The all-new Hallberg-Rassy 372 builds on the great success of the Hallberg-Rassy 342, of which over 220 sold in less than three years. The aft cockpit Hallberg-Rassy HR 372 is in every aspect an all-new Frers design and is not based on the centre cockpit Hallberg-Rassy 37 and does not replace the Hallberg-Rassy HR 37.

The Hallberg-Rassy 372 is an aft-cockpit coastal sailor with ocean going capabilities. Compared to the Hallberg-Rassy 37, the 372 is only a few centimetres longer, is 5 cm wider and has a fuller transom. The canoe body is slightly shallower and the keel slightly deeper and lighter. The aft and mid sections of the hull are flatter and the bow section sharper. The sheer line is more pronounced. The yacht breathes graceful elegance.

The mast is 1.05 m taller. The modern sail plan is made for easy handling, with its greater mainsail and only slightly overlapping Genoa jib. There is an option of self-tacking jib. A powerful backstay tensioner is fitted as standard. The rig has triple swept-back spreaders, the top shrouds go out to near the toe rail and the lowers are positioned to the superstructure for easy passage on deck. An optional gennaker is flown between the masthead and a removable bowsprit. Frers’ speed prediction diagram indicates that the new Hallberg-Rassy 372 will even be faster than the HR 40, which is recognized as a fast yacht.

The aft cockpit is generous and the leather covered steering is a large 132 cm. The steering is directly linked, for a precise sailing experience. Halyards are hidden under the coach roof and are handled by two winches on the cockpit coaming, not on the exterior chart tables. This solution makes it possible to achieve Hallberg-Rassy typical Push Button Sailing with optional electric halyard and control winches, without disturbing the interior, even with a traditional non-furling mainsail. There are two big exterior chart tables in teak. It goes without saying that the cockpit is well protected by a windscreen that melts perfectly into the lines of the yacht.

The are no less than five large deck hatches, all flush mounted so that the glass is in level with the coach roof. The opening deck hatches to the toilet room and the aft cabin are milk coloured, to allow light but no view into the cabin.

The Genoa jib furler has an under deck mounted drum. The purpose is not gaining more sail area but to get clean deck lines. The forward visibility is yet as good as with an over-deck furler and you may anchor in mud without the foresail being stained by a dirty chain. Also the optional electric anchor windlass is mounted under deck. The distance between the windlass and the chain storage is essential for a self-stowing chain and this is achieved by the HR 372’s special design and layout arrangement.

Below deck the interior is roomy and bright. There are two deck hatches in the saloon. All side port lights are opening and the same large size as on the HR 54. The galley is big, U shaped and seagoing. The galley worktop is in PlexiCore, a solid composite stone material. Both sofas in the saloon are a full two metres long. The roomy head is equipped with a wet locker and has a separate shower with PlexiGlass doors. The forward cabin is extremely large and generous. The v berth is 210 cm long, 68 cm wide at the foot end and 202 cm in the aft end. There is a seat, two hanging lockers and two vanities in the forward cabin. The aft cabin also has a comfortable and unusually wide double berth.

The engine is a generously sized 42kW/55HP with an estimated range under engine of 670 nautical miles at 6 knots, with the optional Gori propeller with overdrive.

The boat was exhibited at the Düsseldorf boat show in January 2009.

Hallberg-Rassy 31 Mk II

The Hallberg-Rassy HR 31 Mk II is a true Hallberg-Rassy, with the same high level of quality and elegance as her larger sisters. The interior woodwork and joinery is done in the selected mahogany that has become a Hallberg-Rassy trademark. The interior is extremely well laid out for her size. A full size navigation table, a spacious galley, saloon, large head and shower compartment, and two private staterooms gives the volume and space in the Hallberg-Rassy 31 Mk II, that you would normally find on a much larger boat. The cockpit is comfortable and easily accommodates guests with its generous capabilities.

Designed by Germán Frers, the Hallberg-Rassy 31 Mk II has excellent sailing characteristics. The boat is well balanced, and gently moves through the water, pointing and going to weather like no other 31-foot performance cruiser. The Hallberg-Rassy 31 is easily single handed, as all lines are lead aft to the cockpit.

A quote from the Swedish yachting magazine Båtnytt:
"Extremely spacious, light and inviting interior. The sailing and sea-going qualities are in a class of its own. Being a cruiser, the speed through water and the angle towards the wind is quite amazing. A modern, safe cruiser that gives its owner great satisfaction."

Hallberg-Rassy 342

The early 90’s saw the almost revolutionary Hallberg-Rassy HR 34 launched. Never before had it been possible to combine so much sailing joy in such a comfortable and elegant yacht. This meant the model became one of the yard’s best sellers with over 500 sold. The Hallberg-Rassy HR 342 is a complete new design that gives a little more of everything and at the same time offers all the good values that made the HR 34 so successful. Sailing performance, timeless elegance, comfort, fine joinery work and ease of handling apply to both models. However, the HR 342 uses its hull dimensions to greater effect. The new Hallberg-Rassy HR 342 is a modern and well performing long distance cruiser who gives her owners great pride of ownership.

Europe’s largest sailing magazine, Yacht from Germany in issue 16 2005 said after testing the Hallberg-Rassy 342:

"Frers has given this bestseller more comfort and more elegant lines. The sailing performance is excellent, even in light airs, but her speed increases effortlessly in response to every increase in wind strength. She reacts instantly to steering commands, but not nervously. From the moment you set sail she edicts a feeling of confidence, a feeling that is retained even in a freshening wind. The hull and deck are completely laminated and cast together with a polyester mixture; the resulting rigidity to the hull gives the boat a more comfortable ride in heavy seas."

Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II

The original HR 43 has been built in no less than 150 units from August 2001. At the traditional Hallberg-Rassy Open House weekend August 2007 a new updated version, the Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II, was presented.

There is a long list of improvements on the HR 43 Mk II including a new slightly taller rig, where the mainsail is a little larger and there is a slight fractional rigging in line with the HR 37, 40, 48 and 54. The rig combines the sturdiness of the masthead rig with the easier trimming facilities of a fractional rigging, improved comfort and the battery capacity has been improved from 450 to 470 Ah.

The new Hallberg Rassy 43 Mk II has been designed by German Frers, he has commented: “The Hallberg-Rassy 43 represents an evolution of earlier models, specially the HR 42. Compared to the earlier design the first thing that becomes apparent is the relatively longer waterline thus a slender hull. This longer waterline would bring immediate improvements in speed and sea-kindliness. The hull construction follows HR current and well proven practice of building solid bottom layup and cored topsides and decks for very good results in strength and longevity. Compared with the 42 the interior layout has been improved, adding a separate shower on the forward toilet, good headroom in the walk-through to the aft cabin and overall polishing of details and layouts.

I expect the new HR 43 to become a classic in her range and style with very good sailing capabilities and volume inside. Clean uncluttered decks and a well protected cockpit, typical of the HR Line.”

Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II - Tradition and fresh ideas in a tasteful blend

Hallberg-Rassy 40

The HR 40 was presented with an alternative classic layout at the Open House weekend in Ellös in August 2005. The new interior offers a wider saloon and headroom in the walk through to the aft cabin. The toilet room forward of the saloon has a separate shower. Floor is in one level throughout the boat and the galley is seagoing. The mast support comes in direct conjunction with the main bulkhead.

The HR 40 has won no less than four attractive awards:
- In January 2003 she was presented European Yacht of the Year in the largest category
- Overall winner in Boat of the Year in USA 2004
- Best Liveaboard cruising boat in USA 2004
- Sailboat of the Show in Stockholm November 2002

The Sailboat of the Show jury says:

“The Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a long distance cruiser of highest quality from the Swedish island Orust. The boat is the result of the yard’s long experience in boatbuilding.
This has in the Hallberg-Rassy 40 been further developed to a discrete elegance. Without looking at trends, this is a modern yacht built to highest standards in respect of equipment and comfort.”

Hallberg-Rassy Misil I

Misil I was built 1964 - 1972. A total of 120 hulls were built.

The Misil I is a fore-runner to the more well-known Misil II. Using the same hull, the Misil I has a mahogany superstructure and a different type of interior. The superstructure is placed more forward on the Misil I than on the Misil II. The Misil hull is very modern for her age and looks attractive even today. Also her superstructure reminds a little of Hallberg Rassy’s largest design, the Hallberg-Rassy 62.

The five first boats of the Misil I were made entirely of mahogany, including the hull. Soon there was a GRP hull with GRP deck available, but the superstructure has always been mahogany.

Hallberg-Rassy Misil II HR24

The Misil II was built from 1972 until 1977. A total of 596 boats were built.

[/b]Misil II[/b] is designed for the young family that wants a quality boat with an elegant design. In its latest model the Misil has a broader stern which gives better sailing performance and higher top speed. Misil has proved to be one of the smaller sailboats to really meet the demands of off-shore sailing. There are Misil owners who have sailed all the way from Sweden to the West Indies. Misil has a practical cockpit layout with the mainsheet easily accessible on a traveller in front of the skipper and with the tiller mounted on the stern deck. Early Misil IIs had the rudder shaft coming out in the cockpit. This was soon changed to outside the cockpit, for improved comfort. Misil II is powered by either an outboard engine or an inboard.

The Misil II was chosen winner of the honourable award "Boat of the year" 1972.

Hallberg-Rassy 26

The HR 26 was built during 1978 - 1985. A total of 469 hulls were built.

In 1978 the Hallberg-Rassy 26 received the honourable "Golden Steering Wheel" award in the Swedish yachting magazine Båtnytt. We quote:

"The Golden Steering wheel goes to Hallberg-Rassy - for the capability to achieve wonderful quality at a reasonable price in their new HR 26. This award goes to the executive of the yard, Christoph Rassy, and the designer Olle Enderlein for their determination to create a boat dedicated to family use. Our opinion is that this boat is built to an exceptional standard, the living space onboard is well used with for example four full length berths, a good kitchen and much more."

Hallberg-Rassy P 28

The P-28 was built during 1955 - 1973 up to construction number 536.

The [/b]P 28[b] has been built in many different versions. In the beginning all hulls and superstructures were built in mahogany and had fractional rigging. At the end of the 50s a masthead rig replaced the fractional rig and the design of the main window was improved to two individual windows. As early as 1963 the revolutionary GRP hull was introduced. At the same time the hull was made a bit wider.

In 1972 the transom was developed adding on her length from 8.61 m / 28' 3'' to 9.04 m / 29' 8''. The deck was from 1972 covered with teak as a standard and the toe-rail was made in teak instead of mahogany. The biggest markets for the P 28 were USA and Sweden. The first 100 boats were all sold to the USA. The P 28 is still today a sought after model.

Hallberg-Rassy HR29

The HR 29 was built during 1982 - 1994. A total of 571 hulls were built. The HR 29 was offered with or without quarter berth. The version without quarter berth has an additional cockpit locker.

Hallberg-Rassy Monsun HR 31

A total of 904 hulls of the Monsun was built during 1974 - 1982.

The Monsun is the best seller of all time by Hallberg-Rassy with no less than 904 yachts delivered to all over the world. Scandinavia and Germany were the most frequent markets. She is a no-nonsense sturdy long distance sailor that has never been modern and will never be unmodern. It is in fact not very surprising that the first GRP boat in a museum was a Hallberg-Rassy Monsun 31.

The Swedish sailor Kurt Björklund's HR 31 Monsun "Golden Lady" has after three and a half circumnavigations been retired into a museum and has become an important attraction in Råå in southern Sweden.

Hallberg-Rassy 312

The HR 312 was built during 1979 - 1993. Totally 690 boats were built.

The HR 312 was a very popular model. Until 1986 the HR 312 Mk I was built, with the windows in the blue stripe in the hull and with or without quarter berth. Models without quarter berth had an extra cockpit locker on starboard.

In 1986 the HR 312 Mk II came. The first visible change is that the windows got larger and were moved up to the superstructure as on today’s Hallberg-Rassy range. This gives a brighter saloon and a greater feeling of spaciousness. The whole superstructure and cockpit was at the same time moved aft, allowing a couple of important extra centimetres in the saloon. The superstructure was also raised, improving the headroom from 1.83 m to 1.85 m, which subjectively feels a lot more than the figure suggests on the paper. The working area of the galley was improved. The newer model was only built with quarter berth. The toilet compartment also got separate, and not all over the beam of the boat as on the previous model. There was a shower basin fitted into the new toilet compartment.

Hull and sail plan remained the same. 485 units were built of the Mk I version and 205 of the Mk II.

Hallberg-Rassy HR 31 Mk I

The HR 31 Mk I is a true Hallberg-Rassy, with the same high level of quality and elegance as her larger sisters.

The interior woodwork and joinery is done in the selected mahogany that has become a Hallberg-Rassy trademark. The interior is extremely well laid out for her size. A full size navigation table, a spacious galley, saloon, large head and shower compartment, and two private staterooms gives you the volume and space in the Hallberg-Rassy 31, that you would normally find on a much larger boat. The cockpit is comfortable and easily accommodates your guest, and has generous capabilities.

Designed by Germán Frers, the Hallberg-Rassy 31 has excellent sailing characteristics. The boat is well balanced, and gently moves through the water, pointing and going to weather like no other 31 foot performance cruiser. She is easily single handed, as all lines are lead aft to the cockpit.

We quote from the Swedish yachting magazine Båtnytt:

"Extremely spacious, light and inviting interior. The sailing and sea-going qualities are in a class of its own. Being a cruiser, the speed through water and the angle towards the wind is quite amazing. A modern, safe cruiser that gives its owner great satisfaction."

Hallberg-Rassy 94 Kutter

The Hallberg-Rassy 94 Kutter was built during 1981 - 1994. A total of 195 hulls were built.

The Hallberg-Rassy 94 Kutter is a charming motor sailor and a departure from the range of other HR yachts. The hull reminds of the beautiful lines of a traditional Swedish fishing boat, but has a more pronounced keel. The 94 has a fuller hull than other HR designs and a canoe stern and a long keel.

The cockpit has a steering house, which has been available in two different versions with different angling of the wind screen.

The sail area is rather moderate for a 31 footer but she sails surprisingly well for her type. She tacks well even in a light breeze without help of the engine. There are HR 94s who have crossed the Atlantic.

The Volvo Penta engine is generous. The interior has four very good berths and ample of stowage.

Hallberg-Rassy Mistress 32

The Mistress 32 was built during 1969 -1974 in a total of 110 hulls.

The Mistress 32 was probably Hallberg-Rassy's most racing oriented model. The Mistress was a successful IOR halftonner and boat number one did very well in the 1968 Half Ton Cup as well as the Baltic Race. Her elegant lines make the Mistress attractive still today.

Hallberg-Rassy Mistral 33

The Mistral 33 was built during 1966 - 1975 in a total of 216 hulls.

The Mistral is a design from the board of Olle Enderlein. Ignoring racing rules, he designed a cruising boat with easy motion in the sea. The cabin has a dinette combined with a berth on opposite side. There are six berths. With its superstructure in varnished mahogany and teak deck, the Mistral is a boat for those who appreciate beautiful lines and lovely woodwork.

Hallberg-Rassy 34

The Hallberg-Rassy 34 was built from 1990 until 2005 in 500 units.

HR 34 with her efficient keel and sturdy fractional rig shows sailing characteristics that should not be possible for a fine cruising boat like this. She has won many races, and at the same time offers great comfort for cruising long distances.

The vast 2.24 m aft cockpit is well protected from the sea by the HR typical wind screen. All halyard and reefing lines are controlled from the cockpit.

We quote from the Swedish yachting magazine Båtnytt:

"The carpentry is excellent with well-made laminated wood edgings and counters, fine doors and louvered cupboard fronts. Also the choice of material - light, smooth mahogany - scores points. The engine installation has good air intake and is well sound insulated. The manoeuvring ability is excellent, as well as the sailing qualities. HR 34 has the touch of a racing boat, heels, speeds up with a comfortable weather helm and has a good response on trimming. A splendid boat for modern cruising sailors."

The Hallberg-Rassy 34 was improved a lot, step by step, during the sixteen years she was in production.

Hallberg-Rassy 37

Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35

The Rasmus 35 was designed by the leading Swedish designer of elegant yachts of the 1960s, Olle Enderlein. 760 boats were made between 1967 and 1978.

The first two Rasmus were built entirely in mahogany and took one year each to construct. From hull number 3 both the hull and the superstructure were made of GRP. The name "Rasmus" is German and means God of Winds. The design of the Rasmus 35 was in many ways ahead of its time. It was the first sailing yacht in the world with a windscreen. That made her centre cockpit very well protected, keeping with elegant lines. The Rasmus 35 also has a powerful engine. All these important basic points, together with timeless lines makes this yacht pleasing still today and she will also be as attractive in 10 or 20 or 30 years from now. In other words, this is a genuine Hallberg-Rassy.

Hallberg-Rassy 352

802 hulls of the Hallberg-Rassy 352 were built between 1978 -1991.

The HR 352 is one of the most sought after model of all categories on the second hand boat market. She features a comfortable interior with walk through to the aft cabin under deck, a big engine, combined with pleasant sailing qualities and nice lines.

Small modifications have been made during the 14 years the boat was in production:

In 1980 the hull was raised a couple of centimetres allowing more headroom in the walk through and in the aft cabin.
From the beginning the HR 352 had the Volvo Penta MD 21 but production of this engine discontinued in late 1984 and was replaced by the Volvo Penta 2003 Turbo.
1984-85 the galley working area was improved, as well as the entrance ladder and the cockpit locker drain. The spring cleat was moved up to the top of the teak toe rail.
Around 1986 the skylight in the saloon was increased in size to give more light into the saloon. The locker doors of the saloon became louvered as on the larger Hallberg-Rassy sisters. Again the hull was raised, but only some cm, in order to get even better volume under deck.
A few boats were built with the bigger MD 22 engine, which was an option.

The boat was built with a standard and a tall rig. In the beginning only standard rigs were sold and in the end almost only tall rigs. The tall rig is easily recognised on the double spreaders and the standard one on the single spreader rig. Boats with in mast furling automatically became the tall rig.

When the HR 352 was presented in 1978 it was described as "A boat with future" which indeed is valid still today. The Hallberg-Rassy yachts in general and the HR 352 in particular will give its owner much pleasure and the yacht will be very sought after the day you like to sell her as well.

Hallberg-Rassy 36

The Hallberg-Rassy 36 was built during 1989 - 2003. A total of 606 hulls were built.

This is our mid-range model. Small enough, yet big enough to go anywhere, any time. Designed and constructed by yachtsmen to combine the latest in technology and traditional standards, it provides comfort and nice lines as you expect from a Hallberg-Rassy.

The layout is very well laid out and allows for excellent comfort and unimpeded passage from one end of the boat to the other. The sturdy mast support comes together with the main bulkhead and not through the table or sofa. There is a big chart table in the boat's heading direction where you can sit comfortably.

She has surprising performance for her type, the result of very thorough work of the hull parameters and shape by her designer, Germán Frers. The moderate V sections result in a pleasant motion at sea normally found in larger yachts. She has won her class in the ARC over the Atlantic and local races.

The HR 36 is one of Hallberg Rassys best sellers with over 600 boats sold.

Hallberg-Rassy 38

In total, 210 hulls of the Hallberg-Rassy 38 were built during 1977 - 1986.

The Hallberg-Rassy 38 was built for pleasant sailing and a comfortable life on board. This thoroughbred cruiser design was a well built yacht for the recreation of family and friends.

The interior is well laid out. She has got the volume and displacement to carry everything a fair sized crew needs to bring for long passages at sea, including plenty of stowage for stores and personal belongings, plus a large water capacity. The high freeboard and low superstructure design gives you good volume below and a large deck.

Olle Enderlein has designed a fine yacht, perfectly balanced under all conditions. With a long keel and separate skeg and rudder, he has combined the traditional long keel and the modern fin keel types. The hull is in solid fiberglass. The HR 38 was built at a yard dedicated to building high quality cruising sailboats. She was built by men with generations of boat building in their blood and who have long lived with the sea an the Swedish west coast.

All the boats are a masterpiece in mahogany and teak. The finish is the trademark of traditional craftsmanship.

Hallberg-Rassy 382

120 hulls of the HR 382 were built between 1984 -1992.

The difference between the HR 38 and the HR 382 is definitely more than one might think at first sight. The HR 382 is a completely new, more modern design. The hull lines are all-new, more contemporary, incorporating eight years more experience. The hull of the 382 is longer, wider, has a sharper entry, a flatter aft section, deeper, shorter and more efficient keel, as well as more efficient rudder design. The 382 also has an encapsulated lead keel, whilst the 38 has an encapsulated iron keel. Lead gives a lower centre of gravity and thus the boat can carry more sail area and generate better speed as well as less heel which means a closer angle towards wind.

The sail area is bigger on the 382, which has a double spreader rig. The HR 38 has a single spreader rig.

The hull of the 382 is insulated with Divinycell foam core as on the current range of Hallberg-Rassys. The HR 38 has stringers and no insulation in the hull.

The well working principal of the interior layout is the same, but the 382 has a more seagoing F-shaped galley and has even finer joinery works with its louvered doors, elegantly rounded edge of the saloon table and more lavishly fitted out upholstery.

All in all, the 382 is a more perfected 38.

Hallberg-Rassy 39

The Hallberg-Rassy 39 was built from 1991 until 2003. A total of 219 boats were built.

This is a yacht with two very generous double cabins and a vast toilet compartment. You often hear that every boat is 1 m too short. This does not apply to the HR 39. There are not too many berths, but the interior is fabulously roomy and allows for excellent elbow space for her crew. Someone said that the HR 39 is the world's most perfect 36-footer. That says a lot about the concept of the HR 39.

The layout offers much storage and provides excellent comfort. The interior allows for some special solutions like the famous Hallberg-Rassy Chairs in the saloon. These were introduced by Hallberg-Rassy in 1984 and many boat yards around the world have tried to copy these. The aft cabin can be built with two separate berths or a queen size berth at starboard and a L-sofa at port.

We quote Cruising World, USA, November 1995 issue about HR 39 :
"...this yacht has the proper makings of an offshore cruising yacht. Below, the mahogany interior is flawlessly joined and meticulously finished, a hallmark of Hallberg-Rassy yachts... Not readily visible are the telltale signs of Hallberg-Rassy's above-average engineering and building methods, lurking unseen behind the fine joinery below. The builder's reputation for excellence translates into good resale value.... My experience with Hallberg-Rassy has convinced me that sailboats can make beautiful, safe homes. If comfortable passages, solid construction, elegance and attention to detail make sense, then so does the Hallberg-Rassy 39."

Hallberg-Rassy 41

The Hallberg-Rassy 41 was built during 1975 - 1981. A total of 105 hulls were built.

The HR 41 quickly became a trend-setter. This was the first boat with a proper walk through to the aft-cabin below deck. The basic principle for the layout, though greatly improved, is used to this day. One can question if this is due to routine or if this represents the optimal interior design of a centre-cockpit boat. On further study it becomes rather evident that this is indeed an optimal design. The HR 41 has free passage from stem to stern below deck in one level. The galley is placed at starboard by the stairs, out of the ways from any passer-by, providing safety at sea and providing full headroom in the whole galley. The chart table on the opposite side is generous and with a real seat in the boats heading direction. The main mast is integrated with the bulkhead in the saloon, and do not pass through the table or the sofa. Further the HR 41 is a long distance cruiser with the keel and rudder separated, and among other things a brim around the cockpit, which is slightly elevated, to give room for the passage below deck. The size of the boat and the outfitting was spectacular for its time: Pressured water, heated water, shower, electric anchor winch, headsail furling system, two separate heads, a powerful engine, solid and elegant wooden interior and gracious lines. 105 Hallberg-Rassy 41s' were built during a short but intense period from 1976 to 1979, a few were also built until 1981.

Hallberg-Rassy 42 Enderlein

Hallberg-Rassy 42 (E) was built from 1980 until 1991. A total of 255 hulls were built. She is admired for her clean flush deck and numeral boats have sailed around the globe. This Enderlein design is not to be confused with the Frers designed Hallberg-Rassy 42 (F) that was built between 1991 and 2001.

Hallberg-Rassy 42 Frers

The Frers designed Hallberg-Rassy 42F was built during 1991 - 2001. A total of 181 hulls were built.

The Hallberg-Rassy 42 F is a very popular and comfortable cruising yacht for which distance is no object. For a yachtsman not interested in the latest regatta gimmicks but in a proper yacht with more than respectable speed, this is the one!

The Swedish Yachting Magazine På Kryss & Till Rors, says:

"Exquisite finish and every detail is well thought out. This boat elicits your confidence from the pervading grid structure at floor level, the lamination of hull and deck, rig, how the keel and rudder is secured to the least little detail on deck as well as inside. Behind each HR boat stands a craftsman, who personally tests every piece of equipment on extended trial-cruises, before taken in to production. Such attention to detail is unusual in boat building, but it shows. We keep looking but there is nothing to criticize......Our conclusion is, that designer Germán Frers' entry to Ellös has resulted in boats that combines the best from two different worlds. The irreplaceable feeling of fine craftsmanship, the unbeatable living standard aboard is still there, as well as the secure feeling of a full-keeled boat with excellent sea-going qualities, especially in rough weather. We have found a whole new idea of cruising yachts realized in this boat....The Hallberg-Rassy 42 makes you feel safe and secure. You may feel like sailing anywhere, anytime, in any weather."

Hallberg-Rassy 45

The Hallberg-Rassy 45 was built during 1988 - 1996. A total of 71 hulls were built.

When the HR 45 was launched in 1988 it was a trendsetter. This was the first Hallberg-Rassy designed by Germán Frers. The HR 45 introduced an external lead keel, sturdy hull stiffener along and across the boat, between the floor and the keel, which reinforces the construction considerably. In addition it introduced a hull insulated with Divinycell foam core, which not only insulates from heat and cold, it also ensures an even firmer hull with a smooth inside, in contrast to the stringers of old days.

The HR 45 combined all Hallberg-Rassy’s traditional hallmarks, like style, sturdiness, comfort, fine woodwork, thorough technical installations and an ample tank capacity with sailing characteristics unsurpassed for a sailing boat of this type. The Hallberg-Rassy 45 claimed overall victory in the ARC over the Atlantic, in competition with a range of vessels from Whitbread boats and racers/cruisers to smaller family style boats.

The HR 45 was replaced by the HR 46

Hallberg-Rassy 46

The Hallberg-Rassy 46 was built in 134 units between 1995 and 2005.

Short-handed sailing is easy in this attractive Frers-designed cruiser. She is both a fairly good performer and seakindly. It is a boat made to go around the world or cruise local waters.

When it was introduced, the Hallberg-Rassy 46 won the Yacht of the Year award in the biggest category in the respected German magazine Yacht.

We quote from Yacht, March 1996, Test-headline about the HR 46: "Ein Schiff
mit dem Zeug zum Klassiker" (A boat with the genes to become a classic)

Yachting World, England, March 1996:

"....The armchairs must be about the most comfortable seats I have encountered on a yacht; after a longish day at the Boat Show it took some time to pry me away....Taking everything into consideration the HR 46 got my vote as the boat best-designed and equipped to sail long distances comfortably."

Yachting World, April 1996:

"Swedish builders Hallberg-Rassy have a global reputation when it comes to setting standards for blue water cruising......Apart from their good manners under sail and power, much of the yachts' reputation is based on the solid build and high quality standard specification - considered by many to be the cruising icon."

Hallberg-Rassy 49

The Hallberg Rassy 49 is a true blue water classic, built from 1982 - 1997 with 89 hulls completed. It is a superb boat for world wide cruising, with ample space for all possible equipment. Her clean flush deck is highly appreciated. In the beginning, she was only built as a ketch. In the end, almost only sloop rigs were ordered.

Hallberg-Rassy 53

The Hallberg-Rassy 53 was built for fifteen years between 1992 and 2006. 88 yachts were built.

Comment by the designer, Germán Frers:

"The Hallberg-Rassy 53 is designed with the cruising connoisseur very much in mind. She follows closely the tradition and philosophy behind my earlier Hallberg-Rassy designs. The hull shape was developed following the significant lessons learned from the intense research program carried out by our design office for the America's Cup.
Racing they say improves the breed. This is certainly the case with the 53 which, though not designed with competition in mind, benefits, particularly when sailing upwind from testing we carried out on keel and rudder shapes.
Her moderate displacement is in line with the yacht's strong construction and high level of equipment carried on board. Sail area too is generous, and coupled with the excellent stability gained from the 53´s special bulb keel, performs well, even in light winds.
The overhangs are rather generous for her type and contribute to give the yacht an aspect of graceful elegance which will be maintained regardless of the passage of time."

We quote the magazine Yacht Premiere:

"Designed by Germán Frers, it combines modern styling and a performance hull but still retains that timeless elegance that is the hallmark of the range, while down below it provides the space and comfort of a luxury floating home. The interior is finished in glowing rich red mahogany, again a Hallberg-Rassy trademark, one of which they are justly proud. Satin finished, smooth, rounded, warm to the touch and soothing to the eye, the interiors of these boats are superb. The layout is designed to allow unimpeded access from bow to stern, in a smooth line with no obstructions. The saloon table has superbly radiussed fiddles that fades away in the corners. The engine room is a full-height, walk-in compartment, with ample room to work around the six-cylinder engine. Also in here is the generator, with room for a water-maker if required, and easy access to all systems. Perforated aluminium linings cover the sound insulation, adding to the high quality feel of the installation."

The HR 53 is not only a comfortable and well built long distance cruiser. She also performs well. Peter Harrison's HR 53 "Russe Noir" won her class in the ARC. Peter Harrison is the man who brought back England to America's Cup. The American Hallberg-Rassy 53 "Solstice" owned by Bernie Jakits and Kate Christensen won the Bermuda Cup.

In 2004 the HR 53 underwent a face lift. For example she got a new transom with a new bathing platform and a new triple spreader rig.