DescriptionDesign and Build
The Hallberg-Rassy 29, hull number 487, was built in 1990 and remains one of the most respected small offshore cruising yachts ever produced. Designed by Olle Enderlein and built in Sweden, the Hallberg-Rassy 29 is known for her solid construction and dependable sailing characteristics. As a result, she has earned a long-standing reputation for seaworthiness and longevity. Of the 571 boats built, this model continues to be highly sought after.

Navigation and Equipment
This particular Hallberg-Rassy 29 has been carefully equipped for modern cruising. Navigation equipment includes a Raymarine Axiom 9+ multifunction chartplotter, an AIS transponder, and a Raymarine SeaTalk NG network. Together, these systems provide clear and reliable information both offshore and in coastal waters. Importantly, the electronics package is well suited to short-handed sailing.

Comfort and Accommodation
Additionally, onboard comfort is enhanced by Eberspächer D1 diesel cabin heating, making the yacht suitable for extended cruising in cooler conditions. The interior reflects the practical and refined layout Hallberg-Rassy is known for. As a result, the space feels secure, functional, and comfortable for time spent aboard.

Sails and Deck Gear
The sail inventory includes recent Elvström sails from 2023, with a fully battened mainsail that supports efficient and controlled sailing. Furthermore, on deck she benefits from a teak deck and a 4-man Ocean Safety liferaft. These features reinforce the yacht’s offshore credentials and overall readiness.

Condition and Location
Importantly, this Hallberg-Rassy 29 has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded throughout ownership. Consequently, she offers the quality, safety, and refinement usually associated with much larger yachts, but in a highly manageable 29-foot package.

The yacht is currently afloat in Falmouth and available for viewing.

Please contact us on 01326 313143 for further information.

Construction & Dimensions

LOA: 8.90 m

LWL: 7.25 m

Beam: 2.83 m

Draft: 1.59 m

Displacement (standard): 3,800 kg

Ballast (steel): 1,750 kg

Sail area (with genoa): ~50 m²

Water capacity (standard): ~120 L

Fuel capacity (standard): ~60 L

Headroom (saloon): ~1.80 m

Hull & Deck: Solid GRP construction, white hull with marine-blue trim (standard HR-29 scheme).

Deck and hull joined as moulded GRP.

Encapsulated steel ballast keel, moulded into hull construction.

Skeg- hung Rudder blade GRP, bronze rudder shaft, robust bronze fittings.

Deck core / sandwich structure in deck areas per HR-29 original design (25 mm foam core in superstructure)

Stainless steel stanchions, guardrails, pulpit/pushpit.

Opening hatches, Dorade vents, portlights.

Deck & Hardware

Teak deck and teak capping rails

Sprayhood & dodgers

Anchor locker and chain locker, 35lb galvinised CQR anchor,mooring cleats fore, midships, aft

Manual anchor windlass

Guardrails, stanchions, boarding ladder and swim ladder,

Deck cleats, pad eyes and fuel and water caps,

Non-skid deck surfaces (white + contrast panels)

Rig, Sails & Rigging

Masthead sloop rig (standard HR-29)

Seldon/ Kemp mast and boom, Seldon vang.

Spars: aluminum mast & boom

Standing rigging: original spec (cap shrouds, forestay, lower shrouds) 1×19 stainless steel wire

Running rigging: mainsheet, reefing lines, halyards led aft to cockpit

Fully battened mainsail and genoa – Elvstrom – new 2022

Halyards, reefing lines, topping lift, outhaul configured and controlled

Main sheet and back stays (new 2022)

2 × primary sheet winches, 2 × halyard winches on coach roof

Sail Area: Approx. 50 m² (538 ft²)

Machinery & Systems

Inboard diesel engine Volvo Penta MD 2002 S120B, 18 HP

Volvo Penta Saildrive with 2 blade Volvo Penta folding propeller with rope cutter

Anodes: Hull anode, saildrive ring anode

Fuel system: standard ~60 L diesel tank (stainless)

Freshwater: standard ~120 L capacity

Exhaust manifold, piping, ventilation, fuel filters as per standard marine installation

Bilge pumps: manual + electric bilge pump

Heater: Eberspacher D1 diesel warm-air cabin heater

Electrical & Batteries

12v DC Electrical system + 220v AC Shorepower system

2 × 85 Ah PowerMax house batteries

Charging via engine alternator with regulator

Wiring upgraded: Raymarine SeaTalk NG network cabling to support modern instruments

Distribution panel, breaker protection, AC/DC feeds (shore power, 12V)

Auxiliary equipment: stereo (Alpine CD), gas detection (Vetus gas detector)

Navigation & Electronics

Raymarine Axiom 9+ multifunction chart-plotter / display

AIS700 Class B AIS Transceiver

AIS Shakespeare aerial

Garmin GPSmap 551

Garmin GPS 152

Philips “AP Navigater” (autopilot display or system component)

Raymarine Tridata display (depth, speed, log)

B&G Focus wind display

B&G Focus multi display

Global Display (likely integration hub for NMEA data)

Magnetic compass (standard)

Radar reflector

Cobra DSC VHF radio

Integration of these systems via SeaTalk NG backbone

Tp300c Tiller Pilot

Accommodation

Bespoke interior typical of HR-29: forward V-berth, saloon seating with table, galley, chart station, aft quarter berth

Galley: Optimus 2 burner stainless steel oven, cold box refrigeration, manual water pump at sink, storage

Teak and holly soles, joinery of high quality

Jabsco manual marine toilet

Cabins with berths, lee cloths and storage, including Eberspaecher heating system

Good ventilation via deck hatches, portlights, dorades

Tankage & Plumbing

Fuel: ~60 L stainless (standard)

Freshwater: ~120 L (plastic, standard)

Water systems: manual pumps, gravity drain sinks plumbed to galley & heads

Sea cocks, skin fittings, plumbing hoses, fill points, vents

Bilge drainage and manual pump systems

Safety & Safety Gear

4-person ocean safety liferaft

Radar reflector

Assorted flares

Fire extinguishers and fire blanket

Vetus gas detector/ alarm, smoke alarm,

Fenders, warps/ropes

Spares kit (navigation spares, mechanical spares, rigging bits)

Stainless steel stations and guard rails (new 2022)