Westerly Seahawk 34 vs HR 38
British offshore cruiser versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Westerly Seahawk 34's passage reputation against Hallberg-Rassy HR 38's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Westerly Seahawk 34 vs Hallberg-Rassy 38 — advisory clarifies refit reserves when survey findings differ from listing photos. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Westerly Seahawk 34 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.26 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 3.74 m | 3.48 m |
| Production years | 1984–1988 | 1977–1986 |
| Overview | The Westerly Seahawk 34 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable late-1984s British centre-cockpit cruisers. | 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: What sandwich-deck osmosis issues appear on Westerly Seahawk 34? A: Stanchion bases and deck sections blister on pre-1990 Westerly layup — moisture mapping before purchase; localized treatment runs 25,000–80,000 kr. | 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. |