HR 36 vs SWY 390
Swedish quality cruisers with different DNA: Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's bluewater reputation versus Sweden Yachts SWY 390's performance heritage. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Swedish quality cruisers — advisory focuses on rigging invoices and deck moisture on two offshore benchmarks. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | HR 36 | SWY 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.87 m | 11.88 m |
| Beam | 3.55 m | 3.87 m |
| Production years | 1989–2003 | 1991–1998 |
| Overview | Oiled teak, the familiar Hallberg-Rassy HR 36 name, a newer plotter - and you already want to believe the boat is ready for July. | When a mechanic opens the engine bay of this Sweden Yachts 390, their gaze bypasses surface polish and settles on the foundation and saildrive flange. Peter Norlin drew this model as a cruiser-racer, and the installation reflects that balance. |
| Typical issues | Q: Is the HR 36 name in the ad headline enough? A: No. Look at how the stern is built in the photos and whether a hull number is listed; do not trust a length figure alone. Length in the headline is marketing shorthand, not a series proof. Q: Does osmosis risk remain? A: Osmosis is moisture that lifts blisters under the outer plastic skin. | Q: How do I read the year if a table says 2010–2018? A: Match the year on this boat's builder plate to the contract. Model window for this hull is 1991–1998; a catalogue line may not match the plate. |