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Hallberg-Rassy

40C

2020–present
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SA/D
18.5
Moderate
Balanced performance for coastal cruising.
D/L
189.4
Light
Light cruiser/racer, lively motion.
Comfort ratio
28.8
Moderate bluewater
Reasonable offshore comfort.
Capsize screening
1.9
More resistant
Generally considered more resistant to capsize/inversion offshore.

Dimensions

Hull typeMonohull
LOA42.85 ft (13.06 m)
LWL38.52 ft (11.74 m)
Beam13.71 ft (4.18 m)
Draft6.30 ft (1.92 m)
Displacement24,251 lbs (11,000 kg)
Ballast8,047 lbs (3,650 kg)
Sail area (total)970 sq ft (90.1 m²)
Rig typesloop
Keel typefin_with_bulb
Rudder typeSpade
Fuel capacity106 gal
Water capacity137 gal
DesignerGermán Frers

Construction

Sources

Dimensions/displacement/sail area per sailboatdata.com and Hallberg-Rassy specification PDF. Hull type explicitly documented as fin keel with bulb and dual rudders. Resin system per Hallberg-Rassy's own materials: polyester resins throughout, with vinylester used only on the outside barrier coat -- classified as polyester. Standard mast is aluminum (Selden-type); a carbon in-mast-furling mast is offered as a factory upgrade for this model (noted, not used as default). Verified 2026-07-09. [Rudder/tankage/electrical update, 2026-07-16]: Twin rudders, deep and splayed to the quarters (spade-type, standard for a twin-rudder cruiser; construction material not independently confirmed). Fuel ~400L/106gal, water 520L/137gal (three tanks). No holding-tank or electrical-system data found.