Hallberg-Rassy 40
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a Swedish sailboat, that was designed by Germán Frers and first built in 2002. The yacht is a high quality blue water cruiser capable of extended ocean passages. The design is built by Hallberg-Rassy in Sweden and the Mark II version ceased production in 2018.
 A Hallberg-Rassy 40 yacht anchored | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Germán Frers |
| Location | Sweden |
| Year | 2002 |
| Builder | Hallberg-Rassy |
| Name | Hallberg-Rassy 40 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 22,100 lb (10,024 kg) |
| Draft | 6.53 ft (1.99 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 40.68 ft (12.40 m) |
| LWL | 36.23 ft (11.04 m) |
| Beam | 12.52 ft (3.82 m) |
| Engine type | Inboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Rudder | internally-mounted partial skeg rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Masthead sloop |
| Total sail area | 869 sq ft (80.7 m2) |
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a Swedish sailboat, that was designed by Germán Frers and first built in 2002.[1] The yacht is a high quality blue water cruiser capable of extended ocean passages.[2][3]
The design is built by Hallberg-Rassy in Sweden and the Mark II version ceased production in 2018.[1][4]
Design
[edit]The Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a recreational centre-cockpit keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder on a partial skeg controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel with lead ballast. It displaces 22,100 lb (10,024 kg).[1]
The boat has a draft of 6.53 ft (1.99 m) with the standard keel fitted and mounts an inboard diesel engine.[1]
Awards
[edit]The Hallberg-Rassy 40 has won the following awards:
- Cruising World’s Boat of the Year in the Cruising Category in 2004.[5]
- 2004 European Yacht of the Year in the 12-15m category.[6]
- 2004 Best Liveaboard Cruising Boat.[7]
- Sailboat of the Show in Stockholm.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Hallberg-Rassy 40". Hallberg-Rassy. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Hallberg-Rassy 40 Mk II review". UK Boats. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ Robert, Perry. "Hallberg-Rassy 40". Sailing Magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Hallberg-Rassy 40 Mk II". Hallberg-Rassy. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Cruising World and Sailing World Announce Boat of the Year Winners for 2004". Cruising World. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "European Yacht of the Year announced". Yachting World. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Boat of the Year Winners, 1994-2008". Cruising World. Retrieved 14 July 2019.