1978 Hallberg-Rassy 38

The Hallberg-Rassy 38 is widely regarded as a high-quality, capable offshore cruising yacht. Designed by Olle Enderlein and introduced in 1977, it helped establish the brand’s reputation for robust bluewater boats with excellent craftsmanship and comfortable interiors. These yachts feature solid GRP construction, skeg-hung rudders, and relatively heavy displacement, giving them a reputation for safety, stability, and reassuring handling in challenging conditions. The centre-cockpit layout and the innovative walk-through to the aft cabin was advanced for its time. Performance is moderate rather than fast, particularly in light winds, but they are built for comfort and reliability over long distances rather than racing. Overall, they are considered very good boats, especially for serious cruising, and many remain highly sought-after decades later due to their durability and build quality. This is hull number 009, and is now being sold through probate, she is in need of some cosmetic and electrical restoration as shown in the details and photos There is a very extensive set of extras and spare parts (too many to list here) Westerbeke 4-cylinder, 4-cycle marine diesel engine52hpHours on guage - 2589Shaft drive3 bladed propellor 5 x 12v batteries - untested Battery monitor - BM12 x Solar Panels on cockpit frame Chart tableVHF/DSC - Icom IM M601Radar - Furuno CockpitGPS - ClipperAutopilot - Cetrek Pilot 730Wind - Raymarine ST60Multi Screen - Raymarine ST60 GraphicMulti Screen - Raymarine iseriesSpeed Raymarine ST60Depth - Raymarine ST60Heading compass - AutohelmDepth - Horizon All untested due to current wiring Mast currently unstepped and available for inspectionFull height mast stepsStanding rigging - Age unknownSpinnaker PoleJib Pole Sails - Age and condition unknown2 x Mains1 x Genoa2 x Jibs 8 berths in 2 cabins plus saloonPressurised hot and cold water - untestedWebasto hearting system - untestedUpholstery - requires replacing1 x heads and showerForward facing chart tableGalley with oven grill and 2 ring burner Forepeak with Vee berthAft cabin - U shaped sleeping and option to infill with 2 x brand new, unused mattresses Wheel steeringTeak decking - screwed and gluedTeak cockpitAnchor and chainWindlass2 x Lewmar 3 speed 46 winches2 x Lewmar 30 ST winchesDavitsBoarding ladderDeck-mounted 8-person Viking Liferaft - needs servicing Evidence of 5 years clear title - Bill of Sale from 2003Evidence of VAT status - Import receipt 2006Evidence of UK location on Dec 31st 2020Evidence of RCD status - Confirmation of original supply in EUSSR Certificate - Expired