Hallberg-Rassy 29 for sale (1990) in Falmouth, ENG, United Kingdom

The Hallberg-Rassy 29, hull number 487, built in 1990, (total 571 built) is a superbly presented example of one of the most admired small offshore cruisers ever built. Designed by Olle Enderlein and built to the exacting standards of Hallberg-Rassy Varv, Sweden, she combines exceptional seaworthiness, fine sailing manners, and remarkable build quality for her size.

This particular HR-29 has been comprehensively equipped for modern cruising, featuring a Raymarine Axiom 9+ multifunction chart plotter, AIS transponder, and Raymarine SeaTalk NG network. Comfort and safety are further enhanced with Eberspächer D1 diesel cabin heating, recent Elvstrom sails (2023) fully battened main, teak deck, and a 4-man Ocean Safety liferaft.

Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, this vessel offers all the refinement and quality of larger Hallberg-Rassy yachts in a manageable 29-foot package ideal for coastal and offshore cruising alike.
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Construction & Dimensions 

LOA: 8.90 m 

LWL: 7.25 m 

Beam: 2.83 m 

Draft: 1.59 m 

Displacement (standard): 3,800 kg 

Ballast (steel): 1,750 kg 

Sail area (with genoa): ~50 m² 

Water capacity (standard): ~120 L 

Fuel capacity (standard): ~60 L 

Headroom (saloon): ~1.80 m 

Hull & Deck: Solid GRP construction, white hull with marine-blue trim (standard HR-29 scheme). 

Deck and hull joined as moulded GRP. Encapsulated steel ballast keel, moulded into hull construction. 

Skeg- hung Rudder blade GRP, bronze rudder shaft, robust bronze fittings. 

Deck core / sandwich structure in deck areas per HR-29 original design (25 mm foam core in superstructure) 

Stainless steel stanchions, guardrails, pulpit/pushpit. 

Opening hatches, Dorade vents, portlights.

Teak deck and teak capping rails Sprayhood & dodgers Anchor locker and chain locker, 35lb galvinised CQR anchor,mooring cleats fore, midships, aft Manual anchor windlass Guardrails, stanchions, boarding ladder and swim ladder, Deck cleats, pad eyes and fuel and water caps, Non-skid deck surfaces (white + contrast panels)

Masthead sloop rig (standard HR-29) Seldon/ Kemp mast and boom, Seldon vang. Spars: aluminum mast & boom Standing rigging: original spec (cap shrouds, forestay, lower shrouds) 1x19 stainless steel wire Running rigging: mainsheet, reefing lines, halyards led aft to cockpit Fully battened mainsail and genoa - Elvstrom - new 2022 Halyards, reefing lines, topping lift, outhaul configured and controlled Main sheet and back stays (new 2022) 2 × primary sheet winches, 2 × halyard winches on coach roof Sail Area: Approx. 50 m² (538 ft²)

Inboard diesel engine Volvo Penta MD 2002 S120B, 18 HP Volvo Penta Saildrive with 2 blade Volvo Penta folding propeller with rope cutter Anodes: Hull anode, saildrive ring anode Fuel system: standard ~60 L diesel tank (stainless) Freshwater: standard ~120 L capacity Exhaust manifold, piping, ventilation, fuel filters as per standard marine installation Bilge pumps: manual + electric bilge pump Heater: Eberspacher D1 diesel warm-air cabin heater. Fuel: ~60 L stainless (standard) Freshwater: ~120 L (plastic, standard) Water systems: manual pumps, gravity drain sinks plumbed to galley & heads Sea cocks, skin fittings, plumbing hoses, fill points, vents Bilge drainage and manual pump systems

12v DC Electrical system + 220v AC Shorepower system 2 × 85 Ah PowerMax house batteries Charging via engine alternator with regulator Wiring upgraded: Raymarine SeaTalk NG network cabling to support modern instruments Distribution panel, breaker protection, AC/DC feeds (shore power, 12V) Auxiliary equipment: stereo (Alpine CD), gas detection (Vetus gas detector). Raymarine Axiom 9+ multifunction chart-plotter / display AIS700 Class B AIS Transceiver Raymarine AIS350 receiver AIS Shakespeare aerial Garmin GPSmap 551 Garmin GPS 152 Philips “AP Navigater” (autopilot display or system component) Raymarine Tridata display (depth, speed, log) B&G Focus wind display B&G Focus multi display Global Display (likely integration hub for NMEA data) Magnetic compass (standard) Radar reflector Cobra DSC VHF radio Integration of these systems via SeaTalk NG backbone Tp300c Tiller Pilot

Bespoke interior typical of HR-29: forward V-berth, saloon seating with table, galley, chart station, aft quarter berth Galley: Optimus 2 burner stainless steel oven, cold box refrigeration, manual water pump at sink, storage Teak and holly soles, joinery of high quality Jabsco manual marine toilet Cabins with berths, lee cloths and storage, including Eberspaecher heating system Good ventilation via deck hatches, portlights, dorades

Safety & Safety Gear

4-person ocean safety liferaft Radar reflector Assorted flares Fire extinguishers and fire blanket Vetus gas detector/ alarm, smoke alarm, Fenders, warps/ropes Spares kit (navigation spares, mechanical spares, rigging bits) Stainless steel stations and guard rails (new 2022)