Hallberg-Rassy 35

The Hallberg-Rassy 35, designed by Olle Enderlein and built by Hallberg-Rassy from 1967 to 1978, is a 11.1-meter masthead sloop with a fin keel, known for its bluewater capabilities. Its 1.3-meter draft allows access to shallow anchorages, though its small rudder can complicate low-speed maneuvering.7:32 The boat features a deep center cockpit, which offers protection from spray and wind, and a 45% ballast-to-displacement ratio for stability.14:12 Aboard *Santana*, a 1978 Hallberg-Rassy 35, the WhiteSpotPirates crew noted the full-length keel provides directional stability and structural protection.3:51 However, the absence of an electrical windlass makes single-handed anchoring challenging, and the lack of a solid railing reduces security on deck.11:46 The interior, with a side-galley and small salon, can feel cramped for two people and two dogs.5:34 The WhiteSpotPirates sailed *Santana* 150 nautical miles from France to Spain in 20-25 knot winds with a failed autopilot, requiring constant hand steering until reefing the mainsail reduced helm load.watch They also completed a 300-nautical-mile passage from S'Espalmador to Melilla, encountering steep Mediterranean swells and light winds that required an asymmetrical spinnaker.2:34 Ryan and Kelsey, living aboard their Hallberg-Rassy 35 *Lucy*, considered downsizing from their 35-foot boat, finding it larger than their preferred living space and noting that a smaller boat would reduce maintenance and slip fees.10:14