X-332 vs HR 352
Swedish performance cruiser versus passage pedigree: X-Yachts X-332's sport bias against Hallberg-Rassy HR 352's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
X-332 vs Hallberg-Rassy 352 — advisory helps buyers weigh performance hull vs production comfort on Baltic shortlists. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | X-332 | HR 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.06 m | 10.54 m |
| Beam | 3.18 m | 3.38 m |
| Production years | 1994–2005 | 1978–1991 |
| Overview | The X-332 is one of Northern Europe's most visible Danish performance cruisers. Designed by Niels Jeppesen for X-Yachts at Hirtshals and built from 1994 to 2005 — a fractional-rig cruiser with build quality that still underpins Baltic and North Sea club fleets. | The HR 352 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Olle Enderlein for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1978 to 1991 — the Enderlein bridge between Monsun 31 and the Frers-era HR 34. |
| Typical issues | Q: What deck bedding issues are common on X-332? A: Bedding failure at stanchions and tracks is the most frequent survey finding on X-332 hulls of this era. Budget €600–2,000 per zone for rebedding at Nordic yards if moisture is localized. Q: How often should standing rigging be replaced on X-332? A: Plan replacement at 10–12 years or immediately if terminal cups show cracks. | Q: What deck hardware bedding issues appear on HR 352? A: Bedding failure at stanchions and tracks is the most frequent survey finding; budget 6,000–20,000 kr per zone for rebedding at Nordic yards. Q: What standing rigging age issues appear on HR 352? A: Plan replacement at 10–12 years or when terminal cups show cracks; full standing rigging typically costs 25,000–60,000 kr in Scandinavia. |