Saga 34 vs HR 36
Side-by-side specs generated from published model data. For curated analysis, see our pre-built comparisons or book advisory.
Comparison table
| Category | Saga 34 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.36 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.35 m | 3.55 m |
| Production years | 1975–1985 | 1989–2003 |
| Overview | The Saga 34 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Robert Perry and built from 1990 to 2005 — Norwegian Saga pocket cruiser with Baltic presence. | 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 standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Saga 34? A: Unknown rigging age is common on Saga 34; budget replacement if invoices are missing. Q: What chainplate leaks issues appear on Saga 34? A: Chainplate bedding failures often show as ceiling stains — moisture mapping before purchase. | 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. |