Comfort 30 vs HR 38
Nordic quality cruiser versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Comfort 30's Baltic following against Hallberg-Rassy HR 38's resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Comfort 30 vs HR 38 — Compare survey scope and refit reserves before you commit. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Comfort 30 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 9.1 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 2.8 m | 3.48 m |
| L/B | 3.25 | 3.32 |
| Production years | 1972-1980 | 1977-1986 |
| Overview | The class rules of 2003 call the Comfort 30 a one-design boat in glassfibre. One-design here means the rules hold the character of the boat as one, not that every hull left a single yard. By those rules the Albinsson brothers designed her in 1969. | 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 | The underwater shape on sailboatdata is not that of the later Comfort 32: a fin keel and a rudder on a skeg, a projection of the hull, not a separate blade. The rig is masthead. The stated sail area is 36.23 m². Lead 1,390 kg. Waterline 7.07 m. | 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. |