1986 Hallberg-Rassy 42F
LOA
12.80m (42.0ft)
Beam
3.90m (12.8ft)
Displacement
10,500kg (23,149lbs)
Year
1986–1995
Manufacturer
Hallberg-Rassy
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.80 m | 42.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.20 m | 33.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.90 m | 12.8 ft |
| Draft | 2.00 m | 6.6 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.00 m | 55.8 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,500 kg | 23,149 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg | 9,259 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 78.0 m² | 840 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L | 52.8 gal |
| Water Capacity | 400 L | 105.7 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | German Frers | |
| Country of Origin | Sweden | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.52
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.71 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
21.8
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1986 Hallberg-Rassy 42F
The HR 42F is a spacious aft-cockpit cruiser from the golden era of Hallberg-Rassy. German Frers' design provides a roomy and well-ventilated interior with generous standing headroom throughout.