Marketing Description
The Hallberg-Rassy 42E is widely regarded as one of the finest blue-water cruising yachts of her era, combining legendary Scandinavian build quality with exceptional offshore capability, comfort and ease of handling. This 1984 centre cockpit ketch is a proven passage-maker that has been extensively cruised and meticulously maintained by her experienced owner, benefiting from significant investment and upgrades in recent years. Now available for sale at Conwy Marina, she boasts an impressive inventory including a modern Beta 60hp diesel engine, renewed standing rigging, new sails, Fischer Panda generator, and a comprehensive navigation suite featuring GPS chartplotter (MFD), radar, autopilot plus wind, depth, and speed displays. Her spacious centre cockpit layout, generous accommodation and renowned seakeeping qualities make her equally suited to extended offshore cruising or comfortable liveaboard life. A rare opportunity to acquire a well-equipped and highly capable Hallberg-Rassy 42E that is ready for her next adventure.
Mechanical
Kubota Beta B60 60hp diesel inboard engine (New in 2011), conventional shaft drive to a Feather Stream folding propellor. 3500 hours run - may increase as actively in use.Beta engine controlsFischer Panda 3KVA Generator (New in 2016)Diesel-fired heatingEngine spares plus a spare fixed propellor.
*Cutlass bearing replaced in 2024.
**Engine serviced by owner - last serviced in March 2026
Electrical
12v & 240v Systems3 x 12v Domestic Batteries (185ah)1 x 12v Engine Starter Battery (75ah)Morningstar Ecoboost Automatic Battery MonitorCristec Nemo 50 12v/50ah battery charger240v Shorepower c/w shore support cable12v & 240v sockets throughout3 x Solar panels
Water system:Pressurised hot and cold water. Water heated via engine calorifier or 240v immersion heater.
Rigging
Ketch rigged with a deck-stepped Seldon mainmast located forward of the cockpit and a Seldon mizzen mast deck stepped aft of the cockpit area. This versatile sail plan provides excellent balance, manageable sail handling and a variety of sail combinations suitable for both coastal and ocean cruising.Stainless-steel standing rigging supports both masts (Replaced in 2018)Running riggingSeldon rodkicker on main boomMast winchFurlex Genoa furling systemSeldon 304S inner jib furling systemSlab reefed mainsailsSpinnaker/Cruising chute deck gearSpinnaker pole
Sail Wardrobe:Mainsail - New 2026Mizzen mainsail - New 2026Solant rig/Inner Jib - New 2024Genoa - New 2023Cruising chuteSpinnaker - Age unknown but in serviceable conditionWinches:1 x Lewmar mast winch to both main mast and mizzen2 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing Genoa/Spinnaker Winches1 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing Primary winch on coachroof2 x Lewmar 48 Self-tailing Genoa winches
Navigation
Cockpit:Binnacle compassRaymarine C90W GPS/Chartplotter (MFD)Raymarine mast-mounted radarRaymarine ST60 Wind (Close Hauled)Raymarine ST60+ WindRaymarine ST60+ DepthRaymarine ST60 SpeedSimrad AP20 AutopilotFuruno GPS NavigatorIcom VHF Command Mic connectionAt chart table:Raymarine C90W GPS/Chartplotter (MFD)Icom M505 DSC VHF radioSimrad RT1400 VHF radioAIS (Class B)
*All Raymarine electronics are interfaced
Clock and BarometerNavigation lights
Deck
Wide side decks, substantial handholds and a secure cockpit arrangement provide safe movement around the vessel in all weather conditions.
The foredeck is accessed via wide side decks protected by stainless-steel stanchions and double guard wires. A substantial stainless-steel bow fitting incorporates twin anchor rollers and ground tackle arrangements. The anchor locker is located forward with ample space for chain and warps. Strong teak toe rails run the length of the deck, providing additional security when moving forward.
The deck and coachroof are fitted with numerous stainless-steel grab rails, allowing secure movement throughout the vessel. Ventilators and opening hatches provide excellent natural light and ventilation to the accommodation below.
The centre cockpit is deep, well protected and designed for offshore sailing, offering excellent visibility and security for the helm and crew. High coamings, comfortable seating and a fixed windscreen with sprayhood provide protection from the elements, while cockpit lockers offer useful storage space for cruising equipment. Engine controls and navigation instruments are conveniently positioned adjacent to the helm station.
Stainless-steel pushpit rails and stern safety rails surround the aft deck, enhancing crew security.
The stern is fitted with a boarding ladder and bathing access arrangement, facilitating safe embarkation from pontoons, tenders and the water. Strong mooring cleats are fitted fore and aft together with fairleads positioned for secure berthing and anchoring operations.
The overall deck arrangement reflects Hallberg-Rassy's reputation for practical offshore cruising design, combining safety, comfort and ease of handling for extended passage-making and liveaboard cruising.
Equipment:Rocna 25kg anchor with 60m of chainLofrans electric anchor windlass with deck foot controls and cockpit remote.Kedge anchor with chain and warpFendersMooring warpsSwim platform with stainless steel boarding ladderOutboard motor bracketTeak deck (Professionally replaced by Tender Lovell Care in 2006)Hydro-vane self steeringStainless steel DoradesStainless steel rails around mast footGuardrail side gatesCourtesy flag halyardsDeck light
Safety
Manual and electric bilge pumpsFire extinguishersFire blanketGas alarmLiferaftEPIRBHorseshoe lifebuoy
Canvas
SprayhoodCockpit bimini with removable side panelsBinnacle coverSail bags to both booms with lazy jacks
Accommodation
Accommodation for up to 8 people in 2 cabins plus the saloon.
Access to the accommodation is via the companionway from the centre cockpit, leading directly into the spacious saloon area. Immediately to starboard is the well-appointed galley, designed for comfortable use both at sea and in harbour. The galley is equipped with twin stainless-steel sinks supplied with hot and cold pressurised water, Isotherm top loading fridge with freezer compartment, a Neptune 5000 gas cooker incorporating a three-burner hob, grill and oven, together with a microwave oven. Extensive lockers, cupboards and shelving provide generous storage for provisions, cookware and galley equipment. Additional fridge unit located behind the chart table area.
Opposite the galley to port is a dedicated navigation station featuring a large forward-facing chart table. The navigation area is fitted with a Raymarine C90W GPS Chartplotter multifunction display, Icom M505 DSC VHF radio with remote Command Mic III, Simrad RT1400 VHF radio, and a Class B AIS transceiver, providing a comprehensive suite of navigation and communication equipment.
Forward of the galley and navigation station is the spacious main saloon. A centreline dining table with folding drop leaves is surrounded by comfortable seating to both port and starboard. The saloon has been designed to maximise sleeping accommodation, with both settee backrests lifting to form upper pilot berths fitted with lee cloths, creating a total of four large single berths within the saloon. Numerous lockers, shelving units and storage compartments are provided throughout.
The forward cabin is located ahead of the saloon and offers comfortable accommodation for guests. To port is the ensuite heads compartment, while to starboard are storage cupboards and lockers. The cabin features a large V-berth with an infill section, allowing the arrangement to be configured as either two single berths or one generous double berth. Additional storage is provided by a hanging locker and further cupboards.
The forward heads compartment comprises a washbasin with hot and cold water, a Jabsco manual marine toilet, and a separate shower compartment.
The aft owner's cabin is accessed via a passageway on the port side, aft of the navigation station. This private owners cabin includes an ensuite heads compartment fitted with a washbasin and Jabsco manual marine toilet connected to a holding tank. The sleeping accommodation is arranged in a V-berth configuration with an infill section that converts the berths into a large double berth. The cabin also benefits from a hanging locker, storage cupboards and numerous stowage areas.
The engine is installed beneath the cockpit sole and is accessed through a large side-opening service hatch below deck, providing excellent access for routine maintenance and inspection.
The interior is finished in traditional Hallberg-Rassy style with varnished mahogany joinery and matching side panelling throughout. Blue upholstery complements the warm timber finish, while cherry and holly flooring extends throughout the accommodation. Overhead lighting and individual reading lights are fitted throughout the vessel, creating a warm and practical living environment for extended cruising.
Other Equipment:JVC CD/Stereo c/w cockpit and saloon speakersTVFansWashing machine
Construction
Hallberg-Rassy 42E centre cockpit cruising yacht designed by Enderlein and built by Hallberg-Rassy Varvs AB, Sweden, in 1984. Build # 85
Hand-laid GRP (glass reinforced plastic) hull of solid laminate construction below the waterline, heavily built to Hallberg-Rassy's renowned Scandinavian offshore cruising standards. The hull is finished with a white gelcoat and incorporates a distinctive blue sheer stripe. Hull-to-deck joint is mechanically fastened and bonded, providing exceptional structural integrity and watertight security.
The deck, coachroof and cockpit are moulded in GRP with balsa-cored sandwich construction to provide strength, rigidity and thermal insulation while minimising weight aloft. Side decks are protected by substantial teak toe rails and stainless-steel stanchions supporting double stainless-steel guard wires. Teak decking was replaced in 2006.
A deep, secure centre cockpit provides excellent protection for crew when offshore, with high coamings and substantial grab rails. The cockpit is self-draining and fitted with large locker spaces and dedicated gas bottle storage. Teak grating to cockpit sole.
The yacht features a long fin keel with encapsulated ballast, providing excellent directional stability and offshore performance. A fully protected skeg-hung rudder offers additional strength, directional control and protection against grounding damage.
The interior structure is extensively bonded to the hull, with substantial bulkheads and furniture components forming part of the vessel's overall structural integrity. Traditional Hallberg-Rassy craftsmanship is evident throughout, with varnished mahogany joinery and high-quality timber fit-out.
All deck hardware is through-bolted with backing plates where required. Stainless-steel stemhead fitting, bow roller assembly, pulpits, pushpits and boarding arrangements are designed for long-distance cruising and offshore use.
The vessel was designed and constructed as a blue-water cruising yacht, combining robust construction, seaworthiness, comfort and long-range cruising capability.
*Ashore in March 2026 for hull antifouling and anode replacement.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
This 1984 Hallberg-Rassy 42E is listed for sale in Conwy Marina, United Kingdom. With a 42ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB702477 on Rightboat.