HR 36 vs HR 38
Hallberg-Rassy centre-cockpit ladder: HR 36's compact offshore pedigree against HR 38's larger Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Comparison table
| Category | HR 36 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.75 m | 11.68 m |
| Beam | 3.45 m | 3.6 m |
| Production years | 1982–1997 | 1977–1982 |
| 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 1982 to 1997, roughly 800+ hulls left the yard — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. Wit… | 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, roughly 250 hulls left the yard — a classic Enderlein blue-water cruiser before the Frers era scaled the range. With 11.68 m L… |
| 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 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. Q: What standing riggin… |