HR 352 vs HR 36
Two Hallberg-Rassy generations in the same buyer bracket: HR 352's compact offshore layout versus HR 36's centre-cockpit pedigree. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Hallberg-Rassy generations — advisory focuses on rigging invoices and deck moisture on two offshore benchmarks. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | HR 352 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.54 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.38 m | 3.55 m |
| Production years | 1978–1991 | 1989–2003 |
| Overview | The HR 352 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Olle Enderlein for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1978 to 1991 — the Enderlein bridge between Monsun 31 and the Frers-era HR 34. | The HR 36 is one of Northern Europe's most traded centre-cockpit cruisers. Designed by Germán Frers for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1989 to 2003 — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. |
| Typical issues | Q: What deck hardware bedding issues appear on HR 352? A: Bedding failure at stanchions and tracks is the most frequent survey finding; budget 6,000–20,000 kr per zone for rebedding at Nordic yards. Q: What standing rigging age issues appear on HR 352? A: Plan replacement at 10–12 years or when terminal cups show cracks; full standing rigging typically costs 25,000–60,000 kr in Scandinavia. | Q: Does the HR 36 suffer from osmosis? A: Yes — pre-1990 hulls built with non-osmosis-resistant polyester resin develop subsurface blistering in the boot stripe. Survey moisture readings above 15% (Tramex) on dry hulls warrant full treatment; typical cost at Nordic yards in 2024–2025 was €4,000–9,000 for hulls 10–11 m. |