Arcona 430 vs HR 36
Swedish performance cruiser versus centre-cockpit pedigree: Arcona 430's sport bias against Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's offshore finish. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Arcona 430 vs Hallberg-Rassy 36 — performance deck vs heritage security. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Arcona 430 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 13.15 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.98 m | 3.55 m |
| Production years | 2007–2017 | 1989–2003 |
| Overview | On an Arcona 430, the person who was just at the helm is usually the first to dive off the stern. | Oiled teak, the familiar Hallberg-Rassy HR 36 name, a newer plotter - and you already want to believe the boat is ready for July. |
| Typical issues | Q: Why does my Arcona 430 have one wheel when the brochure shows two? A: This is a known error in the shipyard's PDF materials: the description for the 410 was accidentally inserted into the 430 model section. | Q: Is the HR 36 name in the ad headline enough? A: No. Look at how the stern is built in the photos and whether a hull number is listed; do not trust a length figure alone. Length in the headline is marketing shorthand, not a series proof. Q: Does osmosis risk remain? A: Osmosis is moisture that lifts blisters under the outer plastic skin. |