BROKER’S COMMENTS
The Hallberg-Rassy 48 stands as a true blue water classic, crafted by the renowned Hallberg-Rassy shipyard on Sweden’s Orust Island. Evolving from the highly regarded Hallberg-Rassy 46, the 48 model maintains its predecessor’s spirit while incorporating key enhancements. Produced between 2004 and 2020, a total of 90 hulls were delivered. Though only slightly longer overall, the 48 benefits from a 1.35-meter increase in waterline length, significantly boosting sailing performance.
Designed for ease of handling by a small crew, the yacht features a signature center cockpit that is both safe and well protected. A fixed windscreen, along with a sprayhood and optional extension, ensures excellent shelter even in challenging weather. The enlarged coach roof windows brighten the interior and provide improved visibility to the outside.
Inside, the layout offers generous accommodations including a spacious aft owner’s cabin, a longitudinal galley, a well-appointed navigation station, and two guest cabins forward. Two separate heads, each with a dedicated shower area, complete the layout, ensuring comfort and practicality for extended cruising.
Hallberg-Rassy 48 BLUE is Mk II version which was introduced in 2013 and improved on 15 points compared to the highly acclaimed predecessor 48. Hallberg-Rassy 48 BLUE was delivered in 2020 to its first owner and was purchased by its current second owner in 2023 specifically for the ARC in 2024. BLUE got several updates and additional equipment in order to be ready for the rally, which it successfully finished in December 2024. After a few months of cruising in the beautiful Caribbean and a professional yacht transport (onboard transport vessel) back across the Atlantic, BLUE is now back in Sweden, located at her original home, at the Hallberg-Rassy yard in Ellös.
If you are looking for a super nice and fully capable ocean cruiser you should not miss Halberg-Rassy 48 BLUE!
Key Facts:
• 6 berths in 3 cabins.
• In-mast furling main sail, hydraulic.
• Furling genoa, hydraulic.
• 4 x Electric winches.
• Parasailor – 2024.
• Code Zero.
• Hardtop.
• 2 x Autopilots.
• Hydrovane.
• Lithium batteries.
• Solar panels.
• Generator.
• Isolation transformer.
• Watermaker.
• 3 x MFD – 2024.
• Satellite communication.
• Air conditioning.
• Passerelle.
• Ultra 45kg anchor.
• 100m stainless steel chain.
OWNER’S COMMENTS
Blue was acquired with the sole purpose of an Atlantic crossing with a small family crew. Being delivered during Covid (2020) she was very lightly used and relatively well equipped, but as an experienced and extremely conservative owner / skipper a comprehensive preparation process was started professionally supported by Orust Yacht Service in Sweden and Rolnautic in Las Palmas.
No expense was spared to prepare for a safe and comfortable crossing. The renowned HR 48 (Mk II) delivered fully to expectations taking the crew across to St Lucia in 19 days. With several alternative sail configurations including wing-on-wing main/genoa, Parasailor and CodeZero, the boat basically sailed itself across through a range of changing wind and wave combinations. Whether you are planning an ocean crossing or cruising in local waters, Blue will keep you and your crew/family safe and comfortable, and she comes highly recommended and ready to cast off on any adventure including a circumnavigation.
She is offered for sale as family- and work situation does not allow for another trip anytime soon, and the owner already has several other boats with limited usage. Unused after return from the Caribbean and will be rigged down, stored and taken exceptionally well care of at Orust Yacht Service until she is sold.