Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II


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Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II:
Tradition and fresh ideas in a tasteful blend

The original HR 43 has been built in no less than 150 units. As model year 2008, a new updated version, the Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II, was presented.

There is a long row of improvements on the Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II:

  • New slightly taller rig, where the mainsail is a little larger and there is a slight fractional rigging in line with the Hallberg-Rassy 37, 40, 48 and 54. The rig combines the sturdiness of the masthead rig with the easier trimming facilities of a fractional rigging

  • All new deck mould

  • New winch steps, which not only look great, it allows easier step into the cockpit and better height of the winch, giving improved accessibility

  • Rounder curving between the superstructure roof and superstructure side

  • The blue stripe around the cockpit will be in gelcoat and laminated into the deck

  • The frames of the deck hatches for the saloon and v cabin are lowered

  • The deck hatches of the aft cabin and the forward heads are lowered completely into the teak

  • The aft deck locker lids are moved more aft, being better positioned over the actual locker for better access

  • The cockpit teak is lowered into the level of the gelcoat, giving both better comfort, better looks and easier cleaning

  • The alcove in the cockpit is lowered into the coaming, no frame disturbs the comfort when sitting here

  • The seating comfort of the cockpit is improved by a better shape of the coaming, in line with the HR 54 and HR 342

  • Improved shape of the windshield coaming gives better looks

  • Larger locker lid for the gas bottles, allowing PK6 composite bottles

  • The entrance ladder has a completely new design, with rounded steps and rounded side panels, improving the looks and the comfort when being used in a seaway

  • New improved design on the handholds on the ceiling

  • Bookshelf alcoves also in the v cabin

  • Improved looks of the bookshelf alcoves

  • Lowered division between the seat and the vanity in the v cabin, which gives a more open and airy feel in this area

  • If armchairs are ordered, these are improved to both better looks and better comfort

  • The upper ends of the bulkheads between saloon-nav table and saloon-galley are lowered, giving a more open feel

  • In the galley, the fridge is improved to the same as used in the Hallberg-Rassy 48. That means built in evaporator, automatic light and three baskets in order to easier organize the small items

  • The bulkhead between the galley and the saloon is shortened a little towards the hullside

  • That makes it possible to increase the work top area in the galley a little, without sacrificing space in the cockpit locker or the saloon

  • If a deep freezer is ordered, this is improved to the same size as in the HR 48, with a basket, built in evaporator and automatic light

  • The fiddle around the vanity in the walk through to the aft cabin is improved to the same as used in the Hallberg-Rassy 48, meaning built in grabrail

  • New improved design of the carpet, where more of the beautiful teak and holly floor is showed at the ends

  • Improved comfort for the navigation table seat

  • Battery capacity is improved from 450 to 470 Ah

Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II - Tradition and fresh ideas in a tasteful blend

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Data
Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II

Designer

Germán Frers

CE category

A - Unlimited ocean voyages

Hull length

13.57 m / 44' 6"

Waterline at rest

11.75 m / 38' 7"

Beam

4.08 m / 13' 5"

Draft 
(Also available as a shallow draft version)

2.00 m / 6' 7"

Displacement

12 700 kg / 28 000 lbs

Lead keel, weight

4 500 kg / 9 950 lbs

Sail area with jib

95.1 m² / 1024 sq ft

Sail area with furling genoa

110.2 m² / 1186 sq ft

Engine

Volvo Penta D2-75

Cylinders

4

kW / hp at crank shaft

55 / 75

Diesel tank

 395 litres / 104 US gallon

Water tank  650 litres / 172 US gallon
Air draft, without antennas/Windex 20.2 m / 66' 4 ''
Transport height without windscreen 3.89 m / 12' 10''
Transport height with windscreen 4.30 m / 14' 2''
   
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