Hallberg-Rassy
HR 352
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Last reviewed: - Vadim Nareyko
You stand in the narrow walk-through that made the Hallberg-Rassy 352 a yard sensation in 1978. Your shoulder brushes the teak bulkhead on the way to the aft cabin; under the sole sits nearly half the boat's weight in encapsulated iron ballast - about 3 t in a 6.7 t displacement - and beside it sits the iron tax: the original mild-steel fuel tank buried deep in the bilge. Either it was already cut out for stainless at the cost of half the interior, or it is still waiting to own your first refit budget.
Christoph Rassy and Olle Enderlein built this centre-cockpit cruiser in Sweden from 1978 to 1991 and finished 802 hulls - the first roughly 35-foot Hallberg-Rassy with a real under-deck passage to the aft cabin. Treat yard plate figures as hull length 10.54 m, beam 3.38 m, and standard draft 1.67 m. Reject catalogue copy that still prints 1977–1989 or dims 10.7×3.35 m near 5.8 t, and do not credit Germán Frers for this Enderlein-era boat; the later Frers HR 36 is a different line.
On Blocket, Scanboat, and German boards these hulls still turn. Buyers are usually choosing between a documented stainless tank and deferred bilge work, not between brochure romance and a blank survey. The blue stripe on the topsides reads as entry to the major league only when the walk-through, the tank, and the plate years all reconcile on the same hardstand visit.
For Nordic ownership the 352 works as a couple or small-crew Baltic boat when berth, insurance, and a tank-and-deck reserve sit beside honest wire age. Plan annual baseline costs on the order of the ownership table on this page; a tank campaign or deck recore sits outside that band.
When you shortlist a hull, confirm 1978–1991 identity and the 802-era walk-through layout, smell and probe for steel-tank corrosion under the soles, map deck bedding at chainplates, and score rudder bearings under load. Cross-shop Monsun 31 or HR 36 only if size and era still open; reject Frers-line marketing sold as if it described this Enderlein 352.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Production
- 1978-1991
- LOA
- 10.54 m
- Beam
- 3.38 m
- Model
- HR 352
Key takeaways
- Best for: Rassy/Enderlein HR centre-cockpit Baltic classic (1978-1991, 802)
- Common issue: stanchion bedding failure and deck-core moisture at chainplates
- Typical price: mid-premium Baltic band; reject fixture years 1977-1989 / 10.7×3.35
Technical data
- Length overall (LOA)
- 10.54 m
- Beam
- 3.38 m
- L/B
- 3.12
- Production years
- 1978-1991
Calculations and ratios
Brochure numbers need matching units. Open a FairHelm formula page for the classical form, rule of thumb, and limits before you compare listings.
Design history
Hallberg-Rassy built the HR 352 with Christoph Rassy and Olle Enderlein as the yard scaled centre-cockpit owner cruisers before the Frers collaboration. Production ran 1978–1991 with 802 completed hulls per the yard previous-models page (retrieved 2026-08-30).
Continuous yard changes matter more than a single brochure year. In 1980 the hull was raised a few centimetres for walk-through and aft-cabin headroom. Engines moved from Volvo Penta MD 21 to 2003 Turbo after 1984, with MD 22 as a late option. Galley and cockpit locker work improved around 1984–85; saloon skylight and further headroom gains arrived around 1986. Standard single-spreader and tall double-spreader rigs both exist; in-mast furling boats took the tall rig.
A very few hulls took a hardtop with a deeper cockpit and lost the under-deck walk-through to the aft cabin. Treat that as a rare option, not a separate model. Do not credit Germán Frers for the 352, and do not keep catalogue years 1977–1989 or dims 10.7×3.35 m with about 5.8 t displacement.
Unknown without the seller file: which seasons the boat sat wet under a soft cover, whether stanchion and track bedding were renewed in campaigns, and which engine and rig package is actually aboard.
Typical problems
Buyer FAQ
- Which Hallberg-Rassy 352 years and hull counts should I verify first?
Yard production is 1978–1991 with 802 hulls (Christoph Rassy / Olle Enderlein). Reject catalogue copy that still prints 1977–1989 or dims 10.7×3.35 m at about 5.8 t. Confirm plate identity on the hardstand before you negotiate.
- How serious is the original mild-steel fuel tank?
The tank sits deep in the bilge. Corrosion and replacement that needs interior dismantling are the signature survey risk on this model. Ask for stainless-upgrade invoices or plan a haul inspection under the soles.
- Does the HR 352 still show osmosis risk?
Early gelcoat and long wet winters can still produce elevated moisture. Take readings after a dry haul-out, not after a wash-down. Local Nordic treatment bands sit far below a full barrier job when drying time stretches.
- How serious are deck bedding and chainplate issues?
Failed bedding at stanchions and tracks, plus deck-core moisture at chainplates, remain common hardstand findings on 1978–1991 hulls. Soft deck and interior staining are actionable before cosmetics.
- What standing-rigging lifespan should I assume?
Industry practice is roughly 10–12 years for wire, with immediate replacement if terminal cups crack. Many club boats lack invoices; treat unknown age as a negotiation item, not a surprise after the deal.
- What diesel packages appear on HR 352 hulls?
Early boats used Volvo Penta MD 21; later production moved to 2003 Turbo, with MD 22 as a late option. White deposits at hose joints and undocumented raw-water paths show up more often than high-hour mechanical failure on short Baltic seasons.
- What are realistic annual ownership costs in the Baltic?
Plan insurance, winter storage, rigging inspection, and deck bedding reserves beyond purchase price. Nordic resale for HR 352 stays deep versus mass-market peers, but condition drives spend more than the badge. See the ownership table on this page and cross-shop Monsun 31 or HR 36 if size and era still open.
Annual ownership costs
| Cost item | Low (SEK) | High (SEK) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina berth | 22,000 | 48,000 | ~10.5 m class, Stockholm/Gothenburg |
| Insurance | 10,000 | 24,000 | Agreed value and cruising area |
| Haul-out + winter | 14,000 | 30,000 | Yard package varies by region |
| Antifouling + hull care | 7,000 | 18,000 | Materials and labour |
| Engine / drivetrain | 6,000 | 18,000 | MD21 / 2003T / MD22 service cycles |
| Rigging reserve | 8,000 | 22,000 | Standing rigging age |
| Deck / structural reserve | 7,000 | 25,000 | Bedding and moisture follow-up |
| Total annual | 74,000 | 185,000 | Excludes major refit years |
Planning ranges for routine Baltic ownership of HR 352 from Nordic yard practice and survey notes, not a quote for your marina. Major deck recore, full standing-rigging replacement, or osmosis barrier years sit outside the annual band.
Calculators for this boat
Indicative figure for weekend use. The country supplies berth and winter. The insurance line stays the Swedish planning band - not a Danish, German, or Dutch premium. Maintenance stays Swedish too. Not a marina quote.
- Netherlands (annual contract)€4,480 - €7,571
- Sweden (planning bands)€6,000 - €10,300
- Denmark (two harbours, season)€4,590 - €7,497
Antifouling
Litres need waterline length and draft. This page only has length overall and beam, so litres are not calculated here.
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Pre-purchase survey checklist
Pre-purchase inspection checklist: Hallberg-Rassy HR 352
Hull, keel and underwater body
- Moisture-map the underwater hull after a dry haul-out; document any barrier-coat history on 1978–1991 gelcoat.
- Confirm hull length near 10.54 m and beam 3.38 m against the plate; reject 10.7×3.35 brochure stubs.
- Inspect encapsulated keel stub and rudder bearings under load on sea trial.
Centre cockpit, deck and chainplates
- Probe stanchion, track, and winch bedding; soft spots and failed sealant are recurring survey themes on this era.
- Open chainplate access and check deck-core moisture; rust on backing plates is a stop sign before cosmetics.
- Confirm walk-through to the aft cabin under deck unless the rare hardtop option is documented.
Rig and sail systems
- Demand standing-rigging invoices; treat undocumented wire on 15+ year-old terminals as near-term replacement.
- Identify standard versus tall rig (single vs double spreaders) before comparing air draft or sail inventory.
- Operate furling and reefing under realistic load.
Machinery and systems
- Review Volvo Penta cooling, exhaust elbow, and impeller history (MD 21, 2003 Turbo, or MD 22 packages).
- Cycle original seacocks through their full travel at haul-out; seized valves are a find.
- Audit batteries, charging, and owner-added electrical work for safe fusing.
Expert verdict
FairHelm rating: 8.3/10: Rassy/Enderlein HR centre-cockpit (1978-1991, 802); survey deck bedding and chainplates; reject 1977-1989 / 10.7×3.35 drift.
Vadim Nareyko, FairHelm Editorial, Last reviewed: 2026-08-30
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