Hallberg-Rassy 36 was built during 1989 - 2003. A total of 602 hulls were built. Boat No 1-256 from 1989-1994 were the Mark I, No 257-602 from 1994-2003 were the Mark II. Mark II has a developed transom with integrated bathing platform. The Mark II is 30 cm more wider at the transom compared to Mk I. At the same time the aft deck locker was improved from a higher level than the deck on Mark I to flush on the Mk II. The walk deck also got wider, as well as the superstructure of the aft cabin. Inside this has given the newer Mk II model more room, more lockers and wider berths in the aft cabin. Although the hull length was increased with 44 cm (1' 5'') on the Mk II, the maximum sailing waterline was increased by no less than 67 cm (2' 3''). Deck lengths remained the same. Mast, keel, rudder and underwater shape as well as engine configuration also remained the same between Mk I and Mk II. An already good boat got even better and more contemporary with the Mk II version.
The layout is very well laid out and allows for excellent comfort and unimpeded passage from one end of the boat to the other. The sturdy mast support comes together with the main bulkhead and not through the table or sofa. There is a big chart table in the boat's heading direction where you can sit comfortably.
She has surprising performance for her type, the result of very thorough work of the hull parameters and shape by her designer, Germán Frers. The moderate V sections result in a pleasant motion at sea normally found in larger yachts. She has won her class in the ARC over the Atlantic as well as local races.
| Designer | Germán Frers, Argentina |
| CE category | A - Unlimited ocean voyages |
| Hull length | 11.31 m / 37' 1" |
| Waterline at rest | 9.35 m / 30' 8'' |
| Beam | 3.55 m / 11' 8" |
| Draft, empty standard boat | 1.70 m / 5' 7" * |
| Displacement, empty standard boat | 7.5 T / 16 500 lbs |
| Keel weight | 3.4 T / 7 495 lbs |
| Keel type | lead on deep bilge |
| Sail area with working jib | 65 m² / 700 sq ft |
| Sail area with furling genoa | 70.2 m² / 756 sq ft |
| Engine make | Volvo Penta |
| Engine models | MD22P or D2-55 |
| * = Also available as a 25 cm more shallow draft version |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Power at crank shaft, kW/HP | MD22P: 42/57, D2-55: 41/55 |
| Diesel tank | 335 litres / 89 US gallon |
| Fresh water tank | 310 litres / 82 US gallon |
| P measure, mainsail | 12.62 m* |
| E measure, traditional mainsail | 4.45 m* |
| E measure, in-mast furling mainsail | 4.75 m* |
| I measure, foretriangle | 14.40 m* |
| J measure, foretriangle | 4.04 m* |
| Transport height without windscreen | 3.48 m / 11' 5" |
| Transport height with windscreen | 3.86 m / 12' 8" |
| *Sail measurements are always to be checked on the boat |
