Hallberg Rassey 34
Description
The Hallberg-Rassy 34 is a highly regarded Swedish bluewater pocket cruiser designed by Germán Frers and built by Hallberg-Rassy Varv in Sweden from 1990 to 2005, with 484 hulls produced—making it one of the yard's best-selling models and a benchmark for quality, seaworthiness, and timeless appeal. This fractional sloop features a fin keel with spade rudder for responsive handling and excellent pointing ability, combined with HR's signature solid fiberglass construction (lead ballast on deep bilge), teak decks, protected cockpit, and a well-balanced hull that delivers a comfortable, dry ride in offshore conditions while surprising with lively performance (especially in light to moderate winds). It's ideal for single-handed, couple, or family coastal/extended cruising or even ocean passages (CE Category A rated), with a spacious, high-quality interior (mahogany or teak joinery, berths for 4–6, practical galley/head, good headroom and storage)—often described as a "revolutionary" step forward for HR with more modern lines and better sailing dynamics than earlier models.
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hallberg-Rassy Varv AB |
| Length | 33.730 ft |
| LOA | 33.730 ft |
| LWL | 28.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.220 ft |
| Displacement | 11684 lb |
| Ballast | 4630 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.070 ft |
| Year Built | 1990 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47.57 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.78 ft |
| p | 41.41 ft |
| e | 14.60 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.57 ft | 13.78 ft | 41.41 ft | 14.60 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hallberg Rassey 34 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 41.41 ft - (12622 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.6 ft - (4450 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.15 ft - (13152 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.43 ft - (13237 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 311.08 ft² |
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Hallberg Rassey 34 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 39.62 ft - (12076 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.97 ft - (5477 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.93 ft - (10647 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.84 ft - (4828 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 313.77 ft² |
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Hallberg Rassey 34 - GENOA
| Luff | * 47.05 ft - (14341 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.02 ft - (6712 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.54 ft - (13576 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 486.22 ft² |
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Hallberg Rassey 34 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 47.05 ft - (14341 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.74 ft - (6931 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.29 ft - (13195 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 802 ft² |
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