After the HR53, which was the first model of their collaboration, in 1991 Germán Frers and Hallberg Rassy renewed the great workhorse that had been the HR 42 designed by Olle Enderlein. The new arrival, called the 42F by Frers, more than fulfilled its mission and opened up the Swedish shipyard to the Mediterranean markets of southern Europe, reluctant until then to give success to a range that seemed too much focused on ocean sailing, with constant winds. The truth is that Frers achieved with this model such a perfect balance between the Hallberg Rassy traditions (comfort, safety at all times, smoothness of movement, course stability) and the new demands for greater performance that many owners who moved on to later models still yearn for their "old" 42F. For example, the 42F Mk II flies 5 sq. m. more mainsail than the 42E. Its sail/displacement ratio and hull speed increased to 16.90 and 7.81kn, respectively, compared to the previous model, while maintaining the stability and safety of a conservative ballast/displacement ratio that results in moderate listing, excellent upwind performance and overall seakeeping comfort. Between 1991 and 2001, 181 units were built, divided between the initial Mk I version (53 units) and the final Mk II (128 units). The main difference is a tramson stern without jupette and the one with the built-in jupette of the second version. Otherwise, there were no structural changes, demonstrating the success of the initial design and its virtues. Elbian is hull number 82 of Hallberg-Rassy’s successful 42F Mk II series. She was launched in December 1997. Since then, she has had only three owners and has been successively based in Kiel (Germany), Hamble (UK), Barcelona and Menorca (Balearics, Spain) which is her current home port. Over the years, she has safely logged many thousands of blue-water miles, including a two-way Atlantic crossing. The boat is in magnificent structural condition, with recent and technological sails, engine overhauled and cared for, complete and working electronics, rigging in order... Ready to sail. The Selden in-mast mainsail and the twin furler-rigged 135% genoa and jib (both by Furlex), in combination with Lewmar electric primary winches, allow for safe and low effort sailing by a couple. In normal conditions, the 42F makes about 6 to 7kn in 15-16 knots of apparent wind while the overdrive on its 3-bladed Gori folding propeller delivers average motoring speeds of 6.5Kn at only 2,200 RPM of its 76hp Volvo Penta turbodiesel fed from a 425l. stainless steel fuel tank which allows for a 650nm range under power alone. A bowthruster, along with the Gori’s excellent grip in reverse, facilitate in-port maneuvering.An Adverc alternator to battery charging system and two large solar panels ensure quick charging of the 600Amp service AGM battery bank when motoring, making the need to run the engine compartment-mounted 4.5 Kw Fisher Panda generator infrequent. LED lights throughout and an efficient Danfoss/Frigoboat refrigerator contribute to limit recharging during prolonged periods at anchor. Elbian has been regularly maintained by all her three owners and is in sail-away condition. Standing and running rigging are current as are her Epex suit of sails and her Raymarine electronic suite (cockpit-mounted 12-inch plotter/radar/AIS-B monitor with a 24-inch chart table repeater; wind, speed, depth and Multi repeaters; Icom DSC Vhf radio; Iridium satphone and ocean-rated autopilot, etc). She is equipped with a 2.70 m Highfield aluminum RIB, two outboard motors (one 3.5 hp for short trips, one 15hp for planning speeds), a big bimini, a full cockpit closing and reclining deck cushions which add to comfort both under way and at anchor. The interior layout is typical of Hallberg Rassy. The forward V-berth cabin (with inset) is two meters deep, with an overhead hatch, abundant lockers and two closets. The forward shower and head are spacious. The whole section is separated from the saloon by a folding door to ensure privacy for guests. The saloon has two opposing settees and a large folding centre line teak table that comfortably sits six adults. The settees double as wide and safe sea-berths while both the backrests can be raised to create two additional berths for children. There are lockers and bookshelves on both sides, port-holes (two of them opening) and an overhead hatch which ensure abundant daylight and ventilation. A 32-inch flatscreen TV is mounted on the portside forward bulkhead and is connected to a CD-Rom and Blueray unit. The U-shaped galley is offset to starboard and ensures safe bracing when cooking under way. It is equipped with an Eno butane cooker and oven, a capacious fridge, numerous lockers and drawers for tableware and cutlery and a Nespresso coffee machine. Fresh water capacity is 600l stored in a stainless-steel tank below the saloon deck. A full-size chart table and drawers are offset to port and provide space for charts as well as a suite of bulkhead mounted navigation, communications, weather and electronic instruments (Navtex, battery and solar panel monitors) and an 18-inch screen and remote station for the Raymarine E120 plotter and rada. The 12v electric panel and battery switches are immediately aft of the nav station and are placed above an additional locker (which a new owner can convert to a deep-freeze unit) and additional lockers for tools and spares. The extremely well insulated engine compartment is accessed through two doors and is spacious enough to crawl in for repairs if needed. The compartment houses the main engine, the sound-proofed 4.5Kw genset, the inverter and battery charger, pumps, filters and the hot water heater. The aft owner’s cabin is furnished with wide, 2m-deep twin-berths separated by a seat; twin-closets; numerous lockers and a mirrored dresser with additional lockers for foot-ware. The en-suite head has a separate shower stall with a seat. All eight berths on Elbian are equipped with lee-cloths and 12v Hella fans in the cabins and saloon. Elbian if offered with Solas-certified life-jackets (two of them self-inflating); a 6-pax Solas life-raft, tools and spares, kitchen and household items, six fenders, high-quality mooring lines, a Fortress kedge anchor, a teak pasarelle plus other assorted lines, buckets, canvas awnings, a rope and pulley crane to lower the outboard and by a pair of stainless steel Simpson dinghy-davits (not currently. fitted). Only a few aesthetic details are missing to be absolutely perfect: thorough cleaning of the most hidden areas and polishing of the deck gel-coat.