Westerly Konsort 29 vs HR 36
British compact cruiser versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Westerly Konsort 29's layout against Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Westerly Konsort 29 vs Hallberg-Rassy 36 — Compare rigging age and deck moisture before you commit. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Westerly Konsort 29 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 8.69 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.28 m | 3.55 m |
| L/B | 2.65 | 3.06 |
| LWL | unknown | 9.35 m |
| Draft | unknown | 1.7 m |
| Displacement | unknown | 7,500 kg (light) |
| Ballast | unknown | 3,400 kg |
| Wetted surface | unknown | 31.3 m², calculated |
| Hulls built | unknown | 602 |
| Designer | unknown | Germán Frers |
| Production years | 1979-1992 | 1989-2003 |
| Overview | The Westerly Konsort 29 is Westerly Marine's most-built model and one of Northern Europe's most recognisable British cruisers. | Oiled teak, the familiar Hallberg-Rassy HR 36 name, a newer plotter - and you already want to believe the boat is ready for July. |
| Typical issues | Q: What osmotic blistering issues appear on Westerly Konsort 29? A: Sandwich deck and hull sections from the 1980s can show osmosis; early treatment beats deferring blisters through a sale. Q: What stanchion base leak issues appear on Westerly Konsort 29? A: Deck-stanchion bedding fails on long-season boats; damp headliners near pulpit and pushpit bases are common red flags. | 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. |