World premiere for the new Hallberg-Rassy 342 was at the Open House weekend at Hallberg-Rassy in Sweden 26-28 August 2005. The HR 342 gives a little more of everything and at the same time offers all the good values that made the HR 34 so successful. Key words such as sailing performance, timeless elegance, comfort, fine joinery work and ease of handling are valid for both models. But the HR 342 uses its hull dimensions to greater effect. The HR 342 is a modern and well performing long distance cruiser who gives her owner great pride of ownership.
The high standard of the build quality is valid throughout the whole build process and is evident even to a non-expert. It is not only the precisely fitted interior joinery, the dimensions and solid feel of the khaya mahogany with its varnished finish which is smooth to the touch. Even in those areas hidden from view Hallberg-Rassy is leading its competitors. All these things are evidence of how determined Hallberg-Rassy are to continually move the limits in an effort to provide their clients with the ideal cruising yacht.
It is easy to fall in love with the 342 just because she has so many better details than other yachts in this segment of the industry. But it is not just the attention to detail, it is the great overall concept where she scores points. At 10.32 x 3.42 m (33’10’’ x 11’3’’) she has the best layout on the market, ideal for a crew of four.
Model Information and Specifications for the HR 342:
LOA:
33' 10" LWL: 29' 10''
Beam:
11' 3"
Draft:
6' 0" Also available as a shallow draft version.
Displacement:
11,684 lbs
Fuel Capacity:
44 US gallon
Water Capacity:
71 US gallon
Sail Area:
with genoa jib: 646 sq ft
Engine:
Volvo Penta D1-30
Hull / Designer:
Germán Frers
CE Certification:
A - Unlimited ocean voyages
Specifications:
Hull and Deck Gelcoat colour: white. Laminate construction of Hull:
isophtalic gelcoat and isophtalic polyester resin is used. Hand lay-up method,
insulated above water line against heat and cold. Integrated rubbing strake
with brass strip. Blue decorative band in gelcoat. Strong floor reinforcements.
Deep bilge. The boat has a bolt on lead keel with 12 stainless keel bolts. Deck,
coachroof areas and also cockpit are of sandwich construction laminated to the
hull to form a one piece construction. Cockpit length 2.41 m.
Deck and
deck fittings Deck, toerail, handrails, cockpit seats, integrated bathing
platform with folding ladder, cockpit floor and side trims in quality teak.
Strong stainless steel cleats forward and aft. Spring cleats and fittings for
spinnaker blocks fitted on toe rail. Two skylights, 70 x 70 cm. Totally ten
opening portlights in aluminium frames. The toilet compartment and aft cabin
each have two opening portholes. Pulpit and pushpit guard rails. Two Lewmar 40
CST selftailing sheet winches. Windscreen with handholds and sprayhood. The mid
section of the screen opens. Easy view compass in instrument console above
sliding hatch. Genoa tracks with floating blocks and return pulleys to sheet
winches. Stainless steel ruddershaft with two self alligning bearings for low
friction in all situations. Tiller steering. Two Dorade ventilators on coach
roof. Chain locker forward with space for fenders and chain. Strong stemhead
roller on which a Delta anchor can be fitted. Deck scupper drains to avoid hull
marking. Space aft for two 6 kg PK6 composite gas cylinders.
Mast,
rigging and sails Fractional rig by Seldén with strong backstay tensioner
for trimming of mast. Headsail furling and reefing system Seldén Furlex 200S.
Running backstays are not necessary. Double spreaders. Mainsail &
genoajib in Offshore version with special leather reinforsements from Elvström
Sobstad in Denmark. Main sail cover. Halyards and lines lead into cockpit
through 8 jammers to two Lewmar 16 C winches under the wind shield. Single line
reefing system to the cockpit. Seldén Rodkick. Aluminium protective tubes for
rigging screws. Main boom supplied with outhaul and two reefing lines.
Spinnaker track for stowing pole on mast. International Navigation Lights. Deck
light.
Accommodation Interior tastefully finished in mahogany
with two-component matt silk varnish. Interior locker doors with rounded edges.
Wooden inner frames for the skylights. Well positioned lighting. No fiberglass
visible. High quality upholstery. 12 cm foam cushions, all in two densities for
great comfort. Side curtains and skylight curtains. Floors are in wood with
inlaid holly stripes and varnished. Inspection openings in floorboards for
easier access to valves, speed transducer, bilge etc. White headlining
accentuated with mahogany inlays.
Saloon Two sofas, on port
side a 1.90 m long L-shaped sofa and on starboard side 2.15 m with berth
extension under the chart table. Lockers above the sofas and stowage space
underneath te starboard side saloon sofa. Bookshelfs on port and starbord
side. There is a strong saloon table. Opening portlights. Headroom 1.91
m.
Galley and chart table On port side cooker with oven and two
extra deep double sinks. Ample stowage room, chopping board, drawers and waste
bin. Fridge: well insulated box with basket and cooling unit with an electrical
Danfoss Compressor. Chart table with space for instruments. Here is also the
electric switch panel. Opening windows over both galley and chart
table.
Forward cabin Generous double berth 2.14 m long and 2.07
m wide at the widest part. Footend 57 cm wide. On both sides there are lockers
above and generous stowage (no tank) below the berth. Big hanging locker on
starboard side and various lockers on starboard side. Vanity to port. Two
opening portlights. Door leading to saloon.
Aft cabin 2.16 m
long berth, 1.76 m wide at widest part. Footend 1.11 m wide. Spacious hanging
locker. Lockers above berth and stowage below. Door leading to saloon. Two
opening portholes ensure good ventilation.
Heads
compartment Interior lining and cupboard in white matt Resopal.
Watertight shower stall with teak grating. Robust manual pump toilet. Stainless
holding tank, to be emptied by gravity or deck pump outlet. Corian wash basin
and Corian countertop. Stowage above and below. Wet locker. Large mirror. Two
opening portholes for ventilation.
Engine, electricity and
fuel 3 Cylinder Volvo Penta D1-30 engine with sail drive and a two bladed
folding bronze propeller. Carefully soundinsulated. All parts easily accessible.
The engine is fresh water cooled. Engine hours counter. 12 Volt starter battery
62 Ah dedicated for engine start only. House batteries 240 Ah 12 v flat plate
type. Charging of batteries is by 115 A alternator from engine. Switch panel
with fuel and water gauges, voltmeter and automatic circuit breakers. Lighting
strategically placed throughout. 12 v outlets at inner chart table and above
sliding hatch in cockpit. International Navigation Lights. Capacity of Diesel
tank 165 l, located under part of the sb side sofa.
Water Pressurised fresh water system with a two litres
pressure tank. Freshwater tank 265 litres, located under part of the ps saloon
sofa. Manual bilge pump as well as an emergency bilge pump.
Instrumentation Furuno FI-50 Digital with Triducer for Speed,
Depth and water temperature. Magnetic compass. Engine panel with RPM-meter and
engine hours counter. Tank meters for fuel and fresh water are located at the
electric central above the inner chart table.
Ventilation Two
hatches, ten opening port holes, ventilation in companionway washboard, two
Dorade vents in the saloon. Most of the interior lockers are
ventilated.
Certification The boat is CE certified by
Germanischer Lloyd and delivered with a CE certificate and a CE plaquette for
category A (unlimited ocean voyages).
Underwater hull finish and loose
equipment The underwater hull is treated with two coats of epoxi primer
plus two applications of antifouling. 4 Fenders 4 Mooring lines Boat
hook 10 kg Breeze-anchor, short chain and 30 m anchor line Flag
staff Mainsail and furling genoajib in coded sail bags Windex Two
winch handles Two fire extinguishers Spare bulbs
Modifications
reserved. Chosen extra equipment may affect this standard specification.
Drawings are for orientation only. Measurements are not to be taken from these.
Drawings may show optional equipment.
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