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The Hallberg-Rassy 69 represents a significant departure from the shipyard’s smaller models, shifting the construction focus from 70% joinery to 70% technical systems.1:25 Building the 69-footer requires 20,000 labor hours, double the time needed for a 50-foot vessel.1:59 The design incorporates vacuum-infused laminates to maintain structural integrity while reducing weight, and it features complex onboard systems including waterborne heating, air conditioning, and hydraulic winches.4:29 The interior finish includes high-gloss woodwork with 12 layers of lacquer applied in dust-free environments.3:23 The vessel layout provides eight berths across multiple cabins, four heads, three showers, and dedicated office spaces equipped with CAN bus control systems.8:29 Power management relies on a large battery bank charged by extensive solar arrays integrated into the coachroof and hardtop.9:58 The current maximum size for the yard is constrained by the mast-furling system’s righting moment rather than production facility dimensions.3:52

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