With 904 units built, it is the shipyard's best-selling model to date. Nearly forty years later, the numbers alone demonstrate the success of shipyard manager C. Rassy and designer O. Enderlein.
The 312 remains highly sought-after today, thanks to its renowned essential and seaworthy qualities.
Built "under the constant supervision of an external inspector from Lloyd's Register of Shipping," the massive hull, reinforced with stringers, was injection-molded in GRP, while the laminated deck was made of GRP sandwich. The keel is part of the hull shell and was filled from the inside with iron ballast, which was then molded with resin and laminated.
This MK I example is among the first 50 hulls built in 1980! Between 2014 and 2018, she underwent major refits, including a new D1-30 engine, new rigging, epoxy hull treatment, a resurfaced teak deck, and improvements to the onboard instrumentation. Further details will be shared upon request for the detailed technical data sheet.
The vessel is ready for the buoy, with antifouling renewed in 2024, as well as a rigging check and tensioning, engine and saildrive service, including a new Volvo gasket. (All work is documented.) She is flying the Italian flag, with the option of conversion to the "natante" category for sales in Italy according to Italian regulations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
In good overall condition, this HR 312 MKI is the perfect solution for those looking for their first sailboat.
Practical and elegant, it offers comfort and ease of handling, even for beginners. Seaworthiness and safety are the cornerstones of this open cruiser, capable of sailing in all weather conditions thanks to its displacement and generous keel and waterline, which, combined, make this sailing cruiser safe and responsive to waves and gusts.
The boat is ready to sail, obviously with some work to do, but nothing major, such as maintenance of the woodwork on the deck and some aesthetic improvements.
She currently flies the Italian flag, deriving from the German flag of the first previous owner.
To the best of our knowledge, the current owners are third parties.