Oceanis 40 vs HR 36
French production volume versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Beneteau Oceanis 40's charter-market depth against Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's offshore finish. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Oceanis 40 vs Hallberg-Rassy 36 — charter scale vs Nordic icon. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Oceanis 40 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 12.15 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.91 m | 3.55 m |
| Production years | 2007–2011 | 1989–2003 |
| Overview | You dive waist-deep into the aft locker of a Beneteau Oceanis 40, fingers searching for the hull-to-deck joint. This model replaced the Oceanis 393 in 2007, and this is where charter fatigue often shows first. | 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: How do I avoid confusing this model with newer Oceanis yachts? A: Match dimensions and designer. The 2007–2011 original is Berret-Racoupeau (12.15 × 3.91 m). If the advert shows 12.87 m or 4.18 m, that is Oceanis 40.1 (Lombard) data. Catalogue years that look open from 2016 do not match this plate. Q: What draft options exist? A: Standard about 1.90 m and shallow about 1.55 m. | 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. |