Arcona 430 vs HR 38
Swedish performance cruiser versus centre-cockpit pedigree: Arcona 430's sport bias against Hallberg-Rassy HR 38's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Arcona 430 vs HR 38 — advisory helps weigh survey findings against resale depth. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Arcona 430 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 13.15 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 3.98 m | 3.48 m |
| L/B | 3.30 | 3.32 |
| LWL | 12.05 m | unknown |
| Draft | 2.28 m | unknown |
| Displacement | 9,200 kg | unknown |
| Ballast | 3,600 kg | unknown |
| Hull material | grp | unknown |
| Designer | Stefan Qviberg | unknown |
| Production years | 2007-2017 | 1977-1986 |
| Overview | On an Arcona 430, the person who was just at the helm is usually the first to dive off the stern. | The HR 38 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Olle Enderlein for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1977 to 1982 — a classic Enderlein blue-water cruiser before the Frers era scaled the range. |
| 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: What osmotic blistering issues appear on HR 38? A: Older HR GRP may show osmosis; barrier-coat history should be documented. Q: What chainplate leak issues appear on HR 38? A: Chainplate backing pads need internal inspection for laminate softness. Q: What iron keel corrosion issues appear on HR 38? A: Iron ballast encapsulation should be verified with moisture readings. |