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 | 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 SWY 390 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Peter Norlin and built from 2010 to 2018, roughly ~90 hulls left the yard — larger Sweden Yachts platform for family cruising. With 11.88 m LOA, 3.55 m beam, and about 6,890 kg displaceme… |
| 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 SWY 390? A: Unknown rigging age is common on SWY 390; budget replacement if invoices are missing. Q: What chainplate leaks issues appear on SWY 390? A: Chainplate bedding failures often show as ceiling stains — moisture mapping before purchase. Q: What deck core moisture issues appear on SWY 390? A: Stanchion bases and tracks concentrate water ing… |