Hallberg-Rassy 53
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/rudder On Partial Skeg · 1992–2006
A German Frers-designed blue water cruiser balancing a heavy, stable displacement with a powerful masthead rig
Designed by German Frers.
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Ballast
- Hull type
- Fin w/rudder On Partial Skeg
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Character
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At 1.65 she sits well under the 2.0 line — a solidly ocean-capable hull for her size.
269 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.
15.3 — moderate power for her weight; steady, all-round performance.
39% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.
Built heavy and sea-kindly — a boat made to cross oceans and forgive a rough night.
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Seen once across one channel of the fleet.
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