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 |
| 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. | 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 — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. |
| 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: 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. |