Hallberg-Rassy 40

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]

Hallberg-Rassy 40
A Hallberg-Rassy 40 yacht anchored
Development
DesignerGermán Frers
LocationSweden
Year2002
Builder(s)Hallberg-Rassy
NameHallberg-Rassy 40
Boat
Displacement22,100 lb (10,024 kg)
Draft6.53 ft (1.99 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA40.68 ft (12.40 m)
LWL36.23 ft (11.04 m)
Beam12.52 ft (3.82 m)
Engine typeInboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Rudder(s)internally-mounted partial skeg rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
Sails
SailplanMasthead sloop
Total sail area869 sq ft (80.7 m2)

The design is built by Hallberg-Rassy in Sweden and the Mark II version ceased production in 2018.[1][4]


Design

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

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]

See also

https://www.sailingtheweb.com/en/sailboat/hallberg+rassy/hallberg+rassy+40==References==

  1. "Hallberg-Rassy 40". Hallberg-Rassy. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  2. "Hallberg-Rassy 40 Mk II review". UK Boats. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  3. Robert, Perry. "Hallberg-Rassy 40". Sailing Magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  4. "Hallberg-Rassy 40 Mk II". Hallberg-Rassy. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  5. "Cruising World and Sailing World Announce Boat of the Year Winners for 2004". Cruising World. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  6. "European Yacht of the Year announced". Yachting World. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  7. "Boat of the Year Winners, 1994-2008". Cruising World. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
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