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Hallberg-Rassy 35

Masthead Sloop · Fin Keel · 1967–1978

A shallow-draught fin-keeler with a 1.3-metre draught, built for coastal cruising and ease of access to shoal anchorages

Designed by Olle Enderlein.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Fin Keel

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The Hallberg-Rassy 35, on the water

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Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a narrow beam gives 29 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 29
CoastalBluewater

1.74 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.74
LightHeavy

245 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 245
EasygoingPowered-up

13.7 — modest power for her weight; easygoing rather than lively, and happier with a breeze.

Sail area / displacement 13.7

A capable offshore cruiser with an easy motion when the sea gets up.

  • Draws less than ~96% of boats her size on file
  • Narrower than ~82% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2952 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The Hallberg-Rassy 35, as the fleet has seen it

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The Hallberg-Rassy 35 is a 1967–1978 masthead sloop designed by Olle Enderlein, known for its bluewater cruising capabilities and center-cockpit layout. It features a fin keel, an LOA of 11.1 meters, a beam of 3.0 meters, a draft of 1.3 meters, and a displacement of 5499 kg.20:36 Aboard *Santana*, a 1978 model, the full-length keel provides directional stability and structural protection, while the 45% ballast-to-displacement ratio contributes to stability.20:26 The shallow draft allows anchoring in tight areas, but results in a small rudder that complicates low-speed maneuvering.7:32 The deep center cockpit offers protection from spray and wind. *Santana*'s owners find the side-galley and small salon cramped for two people and two dogs.5:34 The lack of an electrical windlass complicates single-handed anchoring.11:48 Aboard *Lucy*, a 35-ft Hallberg-Rassy, the owners considered downsizing from their 35-foot boat, finding it too large for their liveaboard needs.2:38 The Hallberg-Rassy 35 is considered a bluewater-capable sailboat, offering a balance of comfort and protection.4:32

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

The channels sailing this model, and where they were last seen.

WhiteSpotPiratesNike balances ongoing sailing adventures aboard her sailboat Santana with the extensive restoration and refitting of antique Dutch canal barges in Europe.

Seen 7 times across 3 channels of the fleet.

Basemap © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On the water

The Hallberg-Rassy 35 on video

Boat Check: What Works—and What Doesn’t (Bonus ✨: Floh’s Nerd Corner 🤓)The 35-foot Hallberg-Rassy Santana features a 45% ballast-to-displacement ratio but lacks an electrical windlass for anchoring.WhiteSpotPiratesSailing the Mediterranean in Winter: Our first Overnight Passage with No AutopilotA Hallberg-Rassy 35 completes a 150-mile passage hand-steering after the autopilot fails in 25-knot winds.WhiteSpotPiratesFrom Solo Sailor to Sailing as a Couple: A New Adventure BeginsNika and Flo prepare to sail the Hallberg-Rassy 35 *Santana* from France toward the Canary Islands.WhiteSpotPiratesThe truth about my CHAOTIC SAILING LIFESTYLE: You asked, I answered / A sailor Q&ANike discusses her 35-ft Hallberg-Rassy *Santana*, canal boat projects, and logistics for international travel with dogs.WhiteSpotPirates30] Should We Trade For This Sailboat +$30,000? | Abandon Comfort – Sailing The WorldRyan contacts an Atlantic-crossing owner of a 30-ft centerboard pocket cruiser, who wants to swap for a Hallberg-Rassy.Abandon ComfortVoyaging With Kids (5 of 8)- SV Totem on Boat SelectionA 47-foot center-cockpit monohull provides the necessary three-cabin layout for a family of five to cruise comfortably.Sailing SV DelosBEST Bluewater Boats Under $50kTen bluewater sailboats under $50,000 include the Cal 40, Valiant 40, Tayana 37, and Hallberg-Rassy 35.Be The Captain

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
13.7
Displacement / length
244.7
Comfort ratio
28.5
Capsize screening
1.74
Hull speed
7.1 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1003
Hull
Hull type
Fin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1967–1978
Units built
760
Designer
Olle Enderlein
Builder
Hallberg-Rassy

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Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.

Hallberg-Rassy 38A 1970s masthead cruiser featuring a skeg-hung rudder and a substantial 43% ballast ratio for heavy-weather stabilityHallberg-Rassy 37A German Frers-designed masthead sloop built for offshore comfort with a stiff, stable hull and balanced performanceHallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35A long-keeled cruiser that transitioned from mahogany to GRP construction, offering a stable platform for blue-water sailingHallberg-Rassy 41A masthead ketch designed by Olle Enderlein, offering a split-rig configuration for balanced handling on long passagesHallberg-Rassy 26An Olle Enderlein-designed fractional sloop with a 44% ballast ratio, built for stable and capable coastal cruisingHallberg-Rassy 29An Olle Enderlein-designed masthead sloop with a high ballast ratio, built for offshore stability and cruising comfort

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