HR 412 vs HR 38
Hallberg-Rassy size step on the used market: HR 412's aft-cockpit offshore layout against HR 38's centre-cockpit Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
HR 412 vs HR 38 — advisory helps weigh survey findings against resale depth. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | HR 412 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 12.61 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 4.11 m | 3.48 m |
| L/B | 3.07 | 3.32 |
| Production years | 2011-2021 | 1977-1986 |
| Overview | At the helm of a Hallberg-Rassy 412 there is no fashionable pair of small wheels: one 122 cm rim sits on a wide pedestal and keeps a direct link on about 11 t. | 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 — a classic Enderlein blue-water cruiser before the Frers era scaled the range. |
| Typical issues | Q: Is the Hallberg-Rassy 412 a centre-cockpit model? A: No. The yard built it as an aft-cockpit cruiser (2011-2021, 41 hulls) and calls it the longest aft-cockpit HR. Do not cross-shop it as a sister layout to HR 36 or HR 43 centre-cockpit living. Q: Which years and how many hulls should I verify? A: Yard production is 2011-2021 with 41 completed boats. | 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. |