HR 36 vs Bavaria 36 Cruiser
A classic Baltic shortlist fork: Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's offshore track record versus Bavaria 36's layout value and wide used-market availability. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Classic Baltic fork — compare standing rigging age and resale depth before you stretch budget for pedigree. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | HR 36 | Bavaria 36 Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.87 m | 11.4 m |
| Beam | 3.55 m | 3.6 m |
| Production years | 1989–2003 | 2002–2004 |
| Overview | 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, roughly 800+ hulls left the yard — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. Wit… | The Bavaria 36 Cruiser is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by J&J Design and built from 2002 to 2004, roughly ~440–1160 hulls left the yard — Bavaria 36 Cruiser high-liquidity family cruiser on Baltic listings. With 11.40 m LOA, 3.60 m be… |
| Typical issues | 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. Q: How serious are chainplate problems on HR 36? A: Deck core moisture around… | Q: What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Bavaria 36 Cruiser? A: Unknown rigging age is common on Bavaria 36 Cruiser; budget replacement if invoices are missing. Q: What chainplate leaks issues appear on Bavaria 36 Cruiser? A: Chainplate bedding failures often show as ceiling stains — moisture mapping before purchase. Q: What deck core moisture issues appear on Bavaria 36 Cruiser? A: Stan… |