Westerly Fulmar 32 vs HR 38
British production cruiser versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Westerly Fulmar 32's family layout against Hallberg-Rassy HR 38's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Westerly Fulmar 32 vs Hallberg-Rassy 38 — Heritage offshore vs volume value — advisory helps when survey budget is the tie-breaker. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Westerly Fulmar 32 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 9.7 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 3.05 m | 3.48 m |
| L/B | 3.18 | 3.32 |
| Production years | 1979-1992 | 1977-1986 |
| Overview | On the live Westerly Fulmar 32 card the body already names **Ed Dubois**, the British yard and **fin** and **twin** options, and the chips hold **9.73 × 3.33** and **1979-1991**. | 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 | We do not carry FAQ SEK bands as SSOT (**Gap**); we close Best-for twin-only and the chips cut at **1991** while history/registers run to **1992**. | 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. |