HR 29 vs HR 38
Hallberg-Rassy centre-cockpit ladder: HR 29's compact offshore pedigree against HR 38's larger Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
HR 29 vs HR 38 — Compare survey scope and refit reserves before you commit. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | HR 29 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 8.9 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 2.83 m | 3.48 m |
| L/B | 3.14 | 3.32 |
| Production years | 1982-1994 | 1977-1986 |
| Overview | On the live Hallberg-Rassy 29 card the Best for block still says: an early pocket cruiser **before** Monsun and the HR 31 ladder. The yard in Ellös prints something else. Monsun 31 sits in the previous-models table as **1973-1982**, about **904** hulls. | 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 yard offered the 29 **with or without a quarter berth**. Without the berth you get an extra cockpit locker. That is a layout fork under one name, not «another model». Under water sailboatdata reads a fin and a skeg-hung rudder. Monsun has a long keel and a different club memory. | 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. |