Hallberg-Rassy 45

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"Trendsetter"

Hallberg-Rassy 45 was built during 1989 - 1996. A total of 71 hulls were built.

When the HR 45 was launched in 1989 it was a trendsetter. This was the first Hallberg-Rassy designed by Germán Frers.

The HR 45 introduced an external lead keel, sturdy hull stiffener along and across the boat, between the floor and the keel, which reinforces the construction considerably. In addition it introduced a hull insulated with Divinycell foam core, which not only insulates from heat and cold, it also ensures an even firmer hull with a smooth inside, in contrast to the stringers of old days.

The HR 45 combined all Hallberg-Rassy’s traditional hallmarks, like style, sturdiness, comfort, fine woodwork, thorough technical installations and an ample tank capacity with sailing characteristics unsurpassed for a sailing boat of this type. The Hallberg-Rassy 45 claimed overall victory in the ARC over the Atlantic, in competition with a range of vessels from Whitbread boats and racers/cruisers to smaller family style boats.

The HR 45 was replaced by the HR 46

Data Hallberg-Rassy 45
Designer	Germán Frers
Hull length	14.12 m / 46' 4"
Beam	4.32 m / 14' 2"
Draft	1.88 m / 6' 2"
Displacement	16 000 kg / 35275 lbs
Sail area with jib	94.57 m² / 1018 sq ft
Engine	Volvo Penta TMD31A
Cylinders	4
kW / HP	69 / 94
Speed under power	8.5 knots
Diesel tank	590 litres / 156 US gallon
Water tank	1000 litres / 264 US gallon
Transport height without windscreen	3.90 m / 12' 10"
Transport height with windscreen	4.33 m / 14' 2"

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Sailplan

Side view

Original sales brochure, PDF 2.2 MB

HR 45 comfort and function below deck

Below deck the HR 45 is a cozy home. Lean back in the comfortable upholstery and enjoy the soft sheen of the selected mahogany. The interior concept, typical for Hallberg-Rassy, has been thought through in every detail.
It has resulted from our experiences and the experiences of our customers.
The HR 45 is a yacht one can live on.
The quality of life on board is considerably improved if the interior layout is functionally correct. Many details on our yachts reflect this concept.

Take the galley for instance. Located where there is least activity yet plenty of light and fresh air - by the companionway. On either side of the cocker and the sink are useful worktops. Cooking at sea will not be a problem.

The WC/washrooms are directly accessible from the sleeping accommodation fore and aft, ideal to step straight into your shower after your sleep.

The navigation area - sufficient room to walk past without disturbing the navigator.
The walkthroughs are positioned in such a way to allow privacy in fore and aft cabins without having to close the door.

The attention to details makes it a perfect long distance sailing cruiser

The cutter-rig

The best solution in combination with a Furling genoa.
In hard weather you load use a small jib on the cuttersaty. When using the checkstays you do not need to losen them when tacking. When not using the cutterstay and checkstays, you keep them close to the mast.

The companion way

Port and starboard of the companion way there are two chart tables with fiddles for your charts etc. As the cockpit is so deep, you will have very easy access to the accommodation from the cockpit.

The stern

The HR 45 has a positive angle transom giving a great aft deck and easy access to the stowage space below. It also makes the docking and the passage ashore easy.

Anchoring

The under water shape is so designed that she will ride at anchor without yawing. When recovering the anchor the electric windlass will pull the anchor right up to the stowed position in the stem head fitting.
The deep chain locker has a capacity for 80 m chain (250 ft).