Comfortina 32 vs HR 38
Swedish quality cruiser versus centre-cockpit pedigree: Comfortina 32's build against Hallberg-Rassy HR 38's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Comfortina 32 vs HR 38 — advisory clarifies which refit budget matches your plans. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Comfortina 32 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 9.5 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 3.27 m | 3.48 m |
| L/B | 2.91 | 3.32 |
| Production years | 1982-1998 | 1977-1986 |
| Overview | The advert shows one Comfortina 32 and a length of 9.50 m. The waterline in the papers is sometimes about 7.50 m and sometimes 8.30 m. Sailguide writes that until the end of the 1980s the booklets said 7.50, then 8.30, and the author does not know why. | 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 stern is different from the Comfort 32. Sailguide calls that the main difference: there is no separate stern cabin, the double berth is in its own cabin, and the entrance is from the saloon. The hatch in the raised stern, which the Comfort 32 page talks about, is not what you look for here. The rig on sailboatdata is fractional (the forestay is not at the masthead). | 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. |