Contessa 35 vs HR 36
Side-by-side specs generated from published model data. For curated analysis, see our pre-built comparisons or book advisory.
Comparison table
| Category | Contessa 35 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.82 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.48 m | 3.55 m |
| L/B | 3.11 | 3.06 |
| LWL | unknown | 9.35 m |
| Draft | unknown | 1.7 m |
| Displacement | unknown | 7,500 kg (light) |
| Ballast | unknown | 3,400 kg |
| Wetted surface | unknown | 31.3 m², calculated |
| Hulls built | unknown | 602 |
| Designer | unknown | Germán Frers |
| Production years | 1974-1985 | 1989-2003 |
| Overview | You duck into the Contessa 35 saloon and instinctively lower your head - headroom barely reaches 1.80 m. | 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: Which designer, builder, and years should I verify first for the Contessa 35? A: Doug Peterson for Jeremy Rogers Ltd in Lymington, UK, production 1974–1985. | 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. |