X-382 vs HR 38
Danish performance cruiser versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: X-Yachts X-382's sport bias against Hallberg-Rassy HR 38's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
X-382 vs HR 38 — advisory helps weigh survey findings against resale depth. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | X-382 | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.7 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 3.73 m | 3.48 m |
| L/B | 3.14 | 3.32 |
| Production years | 1995-2003 | 1977-1986 |
| Overview | On the X-Yachts previous-models page, the X-382 is one line: 1995-2003, 141 hulls, hull length 11.73 m. The sailboatdata note is a different stake: the keel and rudder were redrawn in 1999, and a shallow draft of 5.58 ft is listed beside that. | 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 | The year on an advert does not name the keel. sailboatdata dates the redraw to 1999. Sailguide does not date that redraw. A boat with 1998 on the papers and a boat with 2001 may differ in the keel, or they may not: the sheets do not list hulls. The papers need a note of the updated keel, or the shallow draft, not only a year. Q: Is this the same boat as the X-362? A: No. | 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. |