The Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a center-cockpit bluewater cruiser designed by Germán Frers and built by Hallberg-Rassy in Ellös, Sweden, from 2002 to 2018, with 162 hulls produced. The 40 is a downsized interpretation of Hallberg-Rassy's signature formula — a hand-laid fiberglass hull, solid teak interior, center cockpit with hardtop dodger, and cutter-rigged sail plan optimized for offshore passage-making by a couple. Between 2016 and 2018, an improved Mk II version was built with refined interior details and updated systems. HR 40s are regular participants in the ARC and ARC Europe, and the model has earned a strong reputation for build quality, seaworthiness, and long-term value retention.
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What is the Hallberg-Rassy 40's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.71. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Hallberg-Rassy 40's comfort ratio?
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 30.09. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Hallberg-Rassy 40 safe for offshore sailing?
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.79. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Hallberg-Rassy 40?
The theoretical hull speed of the Hallberg-Rassy 40 is 8.24 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Hallberg-Rassy 40 weigh?
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 has a displacement of 22,000 and a length overall (LOA) of 40.67.
Who designed the Hallberg-Rassy 40?
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 was designed by Germán Frers, first built in 2002.