What the fleet has seen
The Hallberg-Rassy 40, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a German Frers-designed masthead sloop built by Hallberg-Rassy from 2002 to 2015, featuring a fin keel with a rudder on a partial skeg. With an LOA of 12.4 meters, a beam of 3.8 meters, a draft of 2.0 meters, and a displacement of 9,999 kg, it is considered a heavy-displacement cruiser with a conservative sail plan. This design contributes to its high ballast ratio and moderate proportions, which help resist heeling and provide a steady motion, as noted by *Practical Sailor*. Aboard *Halcyon Yachts - International Yacht Delivery*, a Hallberg-Rassy 40 demonstrated stability and balance during an 800-mile delivery from Santander, Spain, to Bruinisse, Netherlands, maintaining speeds of 8 knots in favorable conditions. *SEILmagasinet* noted the Hallberg-Rassy 40's price point, with new models starting at nearly 8 million NOK.2:13 Leon Schulz of *Reginasailing* detailed specific techniques for operating the in-mast furling system, including boom angle adjustment and backstay tension management, to prevent jamming and ensure smooth furling.1:39
