Hallberg-Rassy: Sailing Yacht: 37   


The Hallberg-Rassy 37 is a well-built long distance cruiser with great comfort. The centre cockpit is very well protected by the HR typical wind screen. There is a good aft deck, making movement on deck easy. Her interior layout allows for an airy aft cabin, well separated from the saloon, yet easily accessible. The big engine room even allows for installation of a power generator. Her tankage is generous for long range cruising. The woodwork is crafted by experienced boat builders.

The rig is slightly fractional but still forward and aft lower shrouds, combining stability and flexibility. The spreaders do not disturb the mainsail when sailing downwind over the oceans. As an option, it is possible to fly a masthead gennaker from a removable bow sprit.

In the November 2006 issue of Cruising World magazine the Hallberg-Rassy 37 is called a "Built-for-anything beauty," furthermore: "The boat is touted as a well-built long distance cruiser. While others may talk the talk, this one walks the walk. A test sail of the Hallberg-Rassy 37 proves that with this model, the attention to detail is what makes it a delight. The boat's seakindly performance gives the assurance that it can take you anywhere, and once you get onboard, that's exactly where you'll want to go."

The Hallberg-Rassy 37 won "Boat of the Year 2006" in the category Production Cruiser 37-39 ft in the January 2006 issue of Cruising World magazine.

2008 Improvements:
  • Triple spreader rig
  • Engine: Volvo Penta D2-55 / 130 S. Higher power and larger alternator: 115 A
  • More elegant entrance ladder with curved steps and curved side panels
  • More elegant ceiling handholds with softer lines
  • New design for the carpet, with something of the beautiful teak / holly floor visible
  • A mixer will be installed on the hot water calorifier, giving both more safety and improved comfort
  • The steering pedestal is moved forward a little, creating more space for the helmsman
  • Battery capacity upgraded from 225 Ah to 235 Ah


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  • Model Information and Specifications for the 37:

      LOA:   37' 2"     LWL:  33' 6"
      Beam:   11' 8"
      Draft:   6' 3"
    (Also available as a shallow draft version.)
      Displacement:   16 500 lbs
    Engine displacement: 2.19 litres
      Fuel Capacity:   91 US gallon diesel
      Water Capacity:   107 US gallon
      Sail Area:   with working jib: 744 sq ft
    with furling genoa: 833 sq ft
      Mast Height (over water):   ex Windex: 54’11"
      Engine:   From No 170: Volvo Penta D2 55 / 130 S
      Hull / Designer:   Germán Frers
      CE Certification:   A - Unlimited ocean voyages
      Specifications:   Hull and Deck
    Laminate construction of hull: white isophtalic gelcoat and isophtalic polyester is used. Hand lay-up method, insu­lated above water line with Divinycell PVC-foam against heat and cold. Integrated rubbing strake with brass strip. Blue decorative band in gelcoat. Under the mast support there is a metal beam cast into the hull stiffener. Strong under floor reinforcements, bonded with composite. Lead keel with reinforcement bolted on with fifteen stainless steel bolts. The stainless steel rudder shaft is carefully mounted with two self aligning bearings for low friction in all situations. Strong engine foundations of GRP for effective sound insulation. Deck and coachroof areas and also cockpit are of sandwich con­struction, solid in parts, laminated to the hull.

    Deck and deck fittings
    Deck, toerail, cockpit seats, cockpit floor, side trims and bathing platform have top quality teak laid in silicon rubber. Also teak hand rails full length of superstructure. Strong stem fitting with integrated anchor roller, prepared for Original Delta anchor 44 Ibs/20 kg (this anchor is an extra). Stowage beneath for fenders and lines. Two strong cleats for­ward, aft and midships. Double stainless lifelines. Two scuppers on each side which drain rain water overboard just above waterline to prevent dirt strips on the hull. Deck inlets for water and diesel tanks are on opposite sides to avoid errors. Genoa and mainsheet tracks with blocks. Genoa block adjustable from the cockpit. Selftailing genoa winches from Lewmar, size 48 CST. Hatches to forecabin, heads, saloon and in aft cabin. Nine alu­mini­um framed port holes, eight of these are opening. A stainless steel swan neck fitting by the mast for problem free threading of existing and additional mast cables. Pulpit and pushpit have opening for easy access on board. There is a separate gas locker on port with stowage for two 6 kg P6 gas cylinders. Integrated bathing platform in transom.

    Cockpit
    On port side there is a generously sized, dry stowage locker. The cockpit floor is covered with a teak grating. Wheel steering with single lever engine control. Panel for engine instruments in the steering pedestal within easy reach of helmsman. Alcoves in the cockpit coaming. Strong windscreen with side handholds, opening centre section and sprayhood over front part of cockpit. The sprayhood can be rolled away neatly into a protective cover. Sliding hatch of transparent dark acrylic glass with teak handhold. On either side of this sliding hatch there are useful teak covered work surfaces, ideal as chart tables, etc. Chart tables and washboards in natural teak. Two washboards, the upper one louvered for ventilation. The washboards store in the cockpit locker. Two large cockpit drains.

    Mast and rigging
    Triple spreader deck stepped rig by Seldén. The spreaders are swept back only three degrees, in order to improve longships stability at the whole mast length and keeping high athwartship stability. The spreaders do not disturb the mainsail when sailing downwind. The mast is supported by a solid mahogany support and the main bulkhead. Furthermore, there is a metal beam cast into the hull stiffener area under the mast support. Main boom with outhaul and two reefs. Jib furling and reefing system Seldén Furlex. Seldén rod­kicker. Three winches; one for reefing, two selftailing for main and jib halyards. Several cleats for various uses. Spinnaker boom track and preparation for spinnaker boom topping lift are supplied as standard. Generous dimensions of standing and running rigging avoid fatigue during unrestricted ocean sailing. Turnbuckles from Hasselfors, aluminium pro­tection tubes from Seldén. Deck light. Windex wind indicator on mast top.

    Sails
    Mainsail and working jib made from dacron in special Offshore quality with leather reinforcements by Elvström Sobstad. Two reefs in main, battens and coded sail bags.

    Accommodation details
    All interior woodwork in light mahogany matt silk finish. Locker doors with rounded edges and ventilation above. Floor is varnished wood with inlaid holly strips. Saloon ceiling has panelling with maho­gany strips and ceilings in remainder of boat have light lining. Cushions on all berths sandwich foam, 10 cm harder and 2 cm softer on top, totally 12 cm / 5’’ thick and resting on un­varnished, well ventilated boards to avoid condensation. Handholds are in all the right positions. The boat is carpeted through­out, except directly in front of the galley, press studs avoid movement. All portholes are fitted with curtains. Curtains also under the skylights.

    Saloon
    The settee offers comfortable seating. On starboard side an L shaped 2.00 m / 6’ 7’’ long sofa, on port 1.80 m / 6’, with backrests with upper hinges such that the whole width of the berth can be used for sleeping accommodation. Between the settees a strong table with foldable sides. Top opening bar in the table. Headroom in saloon 1.92 m / 6’ 4’’.

    Galley
    Big working surface in white laminate with strong, all round fiddle rail. Carefully insulated icebox with Isotherm electric compressor for chilling and a basket for small items. Extra deep, double sink. Two burner gas cooker with oven, well gimballed with fiddle rails and locking device for oven door and also for the cooker when in use in the marina. Electric lighting of burners, no matches are necessary. Safety switch on gas pipe. Crockery locker and cutlery drawer. Bread board. Room for saucepans and other kitchen utensils. There are special places for the waste bin and other items.

    Heads Compartment
    Bulkheads and lockers in white laminate. Teak grating. Corian wash basin and Corian countertop. There is a large mirror. Shower with curtains. Shower water drained by pump directly overboard without going into bilges. Hand switch for shower pump for utmost safety. Strong, reliable pump action toilet. Stain­less holding tank, emptied by gravity or by deck pump out. Cup­board below the wash­basin. Ventilation through opening porthole deck hatch and electrolux vent.

    Forward Cabin
    The forward cabin has been arranged to allow generous free movement for dressing and undressing. Two 2.12 m / 7’ 1’’ long berths with ample stowage above and below and in addition a number of lockers. Hanging locker and vanity. Infill between the berths. Opening skylight with curtain under.

    Chart Table
    A comfortable chart table seat with spacious chart table. Electric panel to the right of the navigator. There are draw­ers and stowage slots as well as a pencil holder.

    Walkthrough
    There is a larger rubber sealed 2-door access to the engine room off the walkthrough. The access is on the starboard side, the service side of the engine. On starboard of the walkthrough there is a hanging locker.

    Aft Cabin
    Aft cabin has a hanging locker on starboard and two comfort­able berths. Stowage room below and above. There is a mirror fitted. Seat between the berths.

    Engine and Engine Room
    Engine: Volvo Penta D2-55/130S, 41 kW/55 HP 4 cylinder 2.2 Litres cylinder volume. Mounted with four rubber feet on strong foundations and saildrive to reduce vibration and noise. Twobladed folding propeller. Water-cooled rubber exhaust pipe. Fresh­water cooled engine. The hot freshwater circuit is led into a 40 L / 11 US gallon well insulated hot water tank. Due to the good insulation water remains hot for many hours after the engine has been run. The engine is served by a sepa­rate 62 Ah 12 V starter battery. There is a large filter for cooling water. The bilge pump has been installed in a position where it can be cleaned even in extremely bad weather conditions.

    Diesel
    Approximately 340 litres / 91 US gallons in stainless steel tanks, one appx. 225 litres / 61.5 US gallons below the floor in saloon with fuel gauge and another one appx. 110 litres / 29.5 US gallons under the sofa. The tanks are filled through deck inlets. Between tank and engine there is a further large water and coarse filter in addition to the one on the engine. The cruising range in calm waters is approximately 700 nautical miles.

    Water
    Water capacity is approximately 400 litres / 107 US gallons in three tanks; two located under the floor in the saloon, both holding appx 80 litres / 21.5 US gallons, and the forward tank 240 litres / 64 US gallons. There is a water gauge. The water goes to a pump and then on to a 2 litres pressure equalising tank, and from there via a manifold is distributed to a 40 Litres / 11 US gallons hot water calorifier (heated by 230 V supply and the engine’s cooling water) and the cold water system. As soon as a water tap is turned on the water which is under pressure in the pipes starts to flow. As soon as the pressure reduces the electric pump begins to work, and will continue until the pressure is built up again after closing tap. Fill­i­ng of water tanks is through deck inlet. There are two bilge pumps; one manual and one high capacity electric emergency bilge pump that is floodable.

    Electricity
    Two separate circuits, one with 12 Volt and 62 Ah start battery for engine start and one 12 Volt 240 Ah traction batteries for general use on board, the latter being covered by two traction batteries. Charging of batteries is by 115 A alternator from engine. Mainly halogen lighting is used and is located in all the important positions. There are adjust­able stainless halogen lights above berths and settee. 12 V electric sockets at inner chart table and in the cockpit. Electric panel with circuit break­ers at inner chart table. There is a water and diesel meter. International navigation lights and steaming light with switch on the panel for extra safety. The electric panel has provision for additional outlets. A wiring diagram is supplied with each boat.

    Heating
    Webasto Airtop 3500 Diesel, 3.5 kW, with outlets in saloon, forward cabin, heads compartment and aft cabin. As far as possible double heater hoses are used for insu­lation purpose. Also, the hull is well insulated and therefore heating and consequently electric consumption will be minimal. The heating exhaust flue is led outside through the blue deco­rative stripe. The heating unit is installed in the engine room and is easily accessible for servicing. All outlets, except in the saloon, can be regulated separately.

    Refrigeration
    An Isotherm refrigeration with electrical Danfoss compressor unit is fitted for the icebox. The unit is economical to run and is operated from the 12 Volt supply.

    Instrumentation
    Above the sliding hatch instruments Furuno FI-50: two Multi for speed, depth and water temperature and one analogue Wind. Compass, RPM-meter, engine hours counter, oil pressure indicator and voltmeter for engine start at the steering pedestal. Tank meters for fuel and fresh water, located at the electric central above the inner chart table.

    Ventilation
    Four hatches, eight opening port holes, com­pan­ionway washboards, two Dorade vents in the saloon, three automatic electrolux type ventilators on the foredeck, over the head and in the aft cabin.

    Steering
    Wheel steering with leather covered steering wheel. Wire steer­ing with emergency tiller. Illuminated compass and single lever engine control.

    Safety and General
    All outside skin fittings are speedily and securely sealed by using ball-valves with Delrin-sealer. Double hose clips are used under water. For the toilet special non-diffusing hoses are used. All electric cables are, where possible, laid in special tubes and where this is not possible, cables are safely loomed away from the hull. There are large limber holes so that any water can easily drain to the bilge. The bilge is accessible by a re­movable floor panel without having to remove the steps. In­spection hatches for easy access to sea cocks and speed trans­ducer. Three fire extinguishers; one fitted to the saloon table, one in the forward cabin and one in the aft cabin.

    Type of Finish
    The interior is treated with a two component silk finish varnish. The underwater hull has two applications of epoxi primer and two coats of antifouling.

    Certification
    The boat is delivered with a CE certificate and a CE plaquette for category A (unlimited ocean voyages).

    Loose Equipment
    - Flagstaff
    - Boat hook
    - Cockpit table
    - 6 Fenders, 55 cm / 22’’
    - 4 Mooring lines 10 m / 33’, 16 mm
    - 10 kg Breeze anchor for transom use
    - 30 m / 100’ warp + short chain for above
    - Emergency tiller
    - Main sail cover (not supplied if in mast furling is ordered)
    - Two winch handles

    Modifications reserved. Chosen extra equipment may affect this standard speci­fication. Drawings are for orientation only. Measurements are not to be taken from these drawings. Drawings may show optional equipment.