Hallberg-Rassy 43 MKII

Exterior photo gallery
Improvements for model year 2012
  • Galley countertop in white composite stone, as already shown on the Hallberg-Rassy 64
  • Teak shower gratings in new design, as already shown on the Hallberg-Rassy 64
  • Reading lights in new design, styling similar to what is installed in the Hallberg-Rassy 64
  • Genoa sheet winches are upgraded from size 54 to size 55
  • All winches in new design ”Lewmar Evo” with stainless top

Tradition and Fresh Ideas in a Tasteful Blend

 

The HR 43 has all the typical Hallberg-Rassy benchmarks. It goes without saying that this is a well-built blue water cruiser. The interior floor is all in one level, there is a seagoing galley, a windshield, a rubbing strake to the hull, big engine, generous tankage and timeless beautiful lines with a natural grace.
Saloon with optional armchairs to the starboard side. Optional teak interior
Interior photo gallery

Improvements for 2011
  • The electrical system is from now on a CanBus system, which is already successfully implemented in the 310, 372, 48 and 54. The light switches for navigation lights are moved to the cockpit on CanBus boats. Dimmers for selected interior lights are also optionally available.
  • The alcoves in the saloon now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.
  • The hinges to the plexi glass shower panels are now more elegant.
  • The cushions in the saloon will be smooth without buttons, as has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 310, 342, 372 and 37.
  • When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.
Press Clips

The Hallberg-Rassy 43 has won not only the American Best Midsize Cruiser but was also elected Overall Cruising Boat of the Year in American Cruising World Magazine.

The Boat of the Year jury consists of professional yachting journalists who have sailed the 30 nominee boats for ten days. The Jury says:
"The German Frers-designed Hallberg-Rassy 43 was the one boat out of this year's fleet of 30 that most effectively brought together all the complementary features that make a seaworthy, ergonomic cruising boat. From gasketed deck lockers that drain to underwater lines that make her "track like a locomotive", the Hallberg-Rassy brought it all together". She's a Divinycell-cored boat, and BOTY judge Ralph Naranjo was impressed with her alacrity under sail compared to older H-R's that he's sailed. "Her performance was that of a Frers pedigree," he said. "On the Hallberg-Rassy, everything seemed so logical to me: where things were placed, where my movement would go," said BOTY judge Carol Hasse. "If I were going to take a boat anywhere around the world, and I mean anywhere, for me it would be the Hallberg-Rassy."

In January the HR 43 also won the German Yacht of the Year award, chosen by the readers of Europe's largest sailing magazine, Yacht.

Data Hallberg-Rassy 43 MKII

Designer

Germán Frers

CE category

A - Unlimited ocean voyages

Hull length

13.57 m / 44' 6"

Waterline at rest

11.75 m / 38' 7"

Beam

4.08 m / 13' 5"

Draft 
(Also available as a shallow draft version)

2.00 m / 6' 7"

Displacement

12 700 kg / 28 000 lbs

Lead keel, weight

4 500 kg / 9 950 lbs

Sail area with jib

95.1 m² / 1024 sq ft

Sail area with furling genoa

110.2 m² / 1186 sq ft

Engine

Volvo Penta D2-75

Cylinders

4

kW / hp at crank shaft

55 / 75

Diesel tank

 395 litres / 104 US gallon
Water tank  650 litres / 172 US gallon
Transport height without windscreen 3.89 m / 12' 10''
Transport height with windscreen 4.30 m / 14' 2''

 

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