Hallberg Rassy 40C For Sale

Hallberg Rassy / Hallberg Rassy 40C

The Hallberg Rassy 40C is a testament to the enduring craftsmanship and design excellence of Hallberg-Rassy. Built with the discerning sailor in mind, this 40-foot yacht offers an unparalleled blend of comfort, performance, and reliability. Its design is the work of renowned naval architect Germán Frers, who has ensured that the yacht not only performs superbly under sail but also provides a luxurious and comfortable onboard experience. The 40C features a solid GRP hull, known for its durability and strength, ensuring a smooth and stable ride in varied sea conditions. Its monohull design facilitates easy handling, making it a favorite for both seasoned sailors and those new to long-distance cruising. Inside, the yacht boasts a finely crafted interior with rich wood finishes and ample natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Accommodations include two spacious cabins, allowing for up to six sleeping guests, and an elegantly designed saloon that provides ample space for relaxation and dining. The yacht is powered by a reliable Volvo Penta D2-75 engine, offering the ideal balance between power and efficiency. With a fuel capacity of 400 liters, the Hallberg Rassy 40C is well-suited for extended voyages. The yacht’s deck layout is optimized for safety and ease of movement, featuring wide side decks and a well-protected cockpit. Whether embarking on a solo adventure or a family cruise, the Hallberg Rassy 40C delivers a seamless blend of performance, comfort, and timeless style.

Length

12.3M

Beam

4.2M

Draft

2.1M

Day Guests

Sleeping

Cabin

Cruise Speed

7KT

Max Speed

8KT

Fuel

400L

Range

500NM

Engine

Volvo Penta D2-75

Naval

Germán Frers

Exterior

Germán Frers

Interior

Hallberg Rassy Design Team

Hallberg Rassy 40C Price

New Starting From

€500,000

High Price Brokerage

€450,000

Low Price Brokerage

€400,000

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A yacht this size rarely settles an argument as cleanly as the Hallberg Rassy 40C does. She beats into a Force 5 and comes out the other side feeling composed rather than battered, proof that compact and capable are not opposites on this hull. Germán Frers drew her as a clear break from the yard’s earlier 40 and 40 MkII, trading a conservative hull for twin rudders splayed to the quarters, a sharper entry and a beamy transom that carries real volume aft. The result handles like something larger while staying easy enough for a couple to manage alone, even when the wind pipes up and the passage turns into a proper sail rather than a motor. At just over 12 metres, with two cabins and sleeping for six, she suits an owner who wants to cross oceans rather than simply look the part at the dock. For a first Hallberg Rassy, or a considered step down from a bigger yacht, she offers the brand’s engineering and seakeeping without the usual size premium.

At Sea

She beats into a breeze with a composure her size does not promise.

Twin rudders splayed to the quarters share the load evenly, giving a steady feel whether she is hard on the wind or running free, and a knife entry forward lets her shoulder through a swell rather than slam across it. Hallberg Rassy quotes a cruising speed of 7 knots and a top speed of 8 knots under the standard Volvo Penta D2-75, numbers that undersell how settled she feels once the breeze builds. Fit the optional Gori Overdrive propeller and she holds her pace under power without the usual vibration through the hull. For a couple sailing two up, that balance between composure and response is the whole point.

Exterior Design

Her lines reward a second look, not the standard brochure glance.

Germán Frers kept the topsides nearly vertical down to the waterline, a trick that trims wetted surface without sacrificing the volume carried above it. A sharp entry rounds into a full forefoot forward, while an integral bowsprit extends the sailplan and keeps the anchor gear clear of the hull. Aft, the transom opens wide enough to expose the twin rudders beneath it, a deliberate signature rather than an afterthought. Beam measures 4.2 metres on a 12.3 metre hull, proportions that read as purposeful rather than bulky from any angle. It is a modern shape built around what the hull does, not simply how she looks moored.

Interior & Accommodation

Two cabins, six berths, and headroom built for people who actually stand up below.

The forward cabin uses those near vertical topsides to good effect, dropping the double berth low in the hull and buying clearance overhead that most 40 footers cannot offer. Aft, owners choose between a centreline double or an offset berth, both set well away from engine noise and anchor chain. The heads carries a separate shower compartment and dedicated space for a washing machine, a detail usually reserved for yachts several metres longer. Stringers running the length of the hull replace the old partial bulkheads, opening the interior into one continuous space without giving up the structural stiffness those bulkheads used to provide.

On Board

Nothing on deck demands a fight to get under way.

Sail controls run on an electric furler, powered sheet winches and an electric outhaul, all routed aft beneath the deck so the cockpit stays clear of running lines. Split shroud bases leave an open walkthrough forward, and the side decks are wide enough in teak to move along in confidence even heeled over. A generous sprayhood shelters the crew, with the helm position raised just enough to see over it in a blow. Forward, a deep anchor locker and a cavernous lazarette swallow fenders, lines and gear that would otherwise clutter the cockpit on a shorter boat.

Ownership & Specification

She is proof that serious ocean capability does not require a serious crew.

Hallberg Rassy’s own engineering team worked from Germán Frers’s naval architecture, fitting a Volvo Penta D2-75 as standard and giving her a 400 litre fuel tank good for roughly 500 nautical miles under power. Eight guests can gather on deck by day, with six sleeping comfortably across two cabins, and she carries no crew requirement at all, a rarity at this size. It is a yacht engineered to be sailed hard by two people for years, not admired for a single season at the dock, and that honesty runs through every part of her specification.

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