Hallberg-Rassy 34 (sailboat) for sale

SummaryThe Hallberg-Rassy 34, designed by Germán Frers, is a well respected, proven cruiser with good handling and impeccable manners. Built to the typical high standards of all Hallberg-Rassys, this is a fast and easy to handle cruising yacht, all lines are led back to her large comfortable cockpit making her ideal for a couple who like to cruise with friends or for families.This yacht would make a great long distance cruiser
Windsong is well equipped with heating good electronics including HD Radar and AIS Transceiver, dinghy and outboard.
Description A revolutionary recipe (description taken from the Hallberg-Rassy book)
There are many nice things to say about the Hallberg-Rassy 34. It was, for example, called a wolf in sheep's clothing. Conceptually, the 34 was a big, brave leap to take in 1990 compared to the boatyard's other models during that time. The plan was to construct a boat for younger sailors, mainly driven by a young Magnus Rassy. He was tasked with asking Germán Frers to design a more modern hull in comparison to the 352 and 312. With an aft cockpit, short lead keel, free-hanging rudder, and fractional rig, the 34 was partially inspired by Magnus's unique construction-the 35-footer Rassker Magnum. And by Frers's designs of the Hallberg-Rassy 45 and 36.
Frers gave the hull a medium displacement, powerful stern, relatively low freeboards, a thin and racer-like forebody, efficient bow design, good waterline width, and an elegant, outdrawn aft section.
'The Hallberg-Rassy 34, with her efficient keel and fractional rig, is a departure from other Hall-berg-Rassy models. This yacht is more performance oriented, but, keeping with the customary directions of Mr. Rassy, is also easy to steer and well balanced. It is a fine yacht that will remain attractive for many years,' Frers commented, and he was right. The 34 was popular for many (website in contact data) was produced for 16 years before it was replaced by the Hallberg-Rassy 342.
When production began, the 34 was first produced without a windshield to accentuate the sporty style, and it was the first model with a fore and aft galley on the starboard side, and an L-shaped sofa on the opposite side. After listening to some feedback, the saloon was extended by 23 centimetres in 1994, leading to a corner galley on the port side and a forward-facing sink. By placing the entrance more aft, the saloon got more spacious, and its starboard berth became two metres long. The cockpit length changed from 2.42 to 2.24 metres, so still pretty large.
The mahogany design holds the usual high Hall-berg-Rassy class in the form of laminated moulded linings along the doorways and strong linings around structural bulkheads. The caulked teak sole has a silky-smooth varnish finish, imbuing the experience on board with quality and craftsmanship.
The laminate build up is robust in a hand lay-up method with Divinycell insulation. In addition, a beam system runs along the area below the soleboards, and the structural bulkheads are laminated all around. The main structural bulkhead is placed right in front of the upper shrouds and is therefore firmly positioned. The blue hull line is gel-coated, not taped.
The sailing properties are very successful. The Hallberg-Rassy 34 is fast and has won a number of races. It has a noticeably good drive and rigidity thanks to the deep and heavy lead keel. The yacht accelerates instead of heeling over, keeping the balance with a pleasant rudder pressure. These properties are especially noticeable in a seaway, where the 34 powerfully cuts through the sea, rises, and sails gracefully across the waves.
The Hallberg-Rassy 34 paved the way tor a long range of successful new models for the boatyard. By carefully combining a family sailboat with a powerful performance boat, the 34 was a revolutionary step, which connoisseurs consider a top model still to this day.
Remaining in production until 2005 the design was continually tweaked to improve her accommodation layout, with changes to bulkhead locations, head configuration and placing of portlights etc. Over 450 examples of the Hallberg-Rassy 34 were launched before the Hallberg-Rassy 342 replaced this popular design.
WINDSONG is hull number 279, built in 1999 and has been with her current owner since 2019, she had been based in Scotland for more than 10 years.
Construction Hull constructed of single-piece GRP moulding. Isophthalic gelcoat and isophthalic polyester resin for lamination, insulated with Divinycell PVC-foam against heat and cold except in the keel area which is solid laminate. Structural floors and stringer reinforcements, fully bonded to the hull. Plywood bulkheads fully laminate to hull and deck mouldings on both sides.
Hull finished in original off-white gelcoat with blue sheerband and integrated rubbing strake with brass strip.
Underwater hull finished with Coppercoat antifouling applied in 2019.
The yacht is certified to CE Category A (unlimited ocean voyages).
Single piece deck moulding incorporating coachroof superstructure and self-draining cockpit are of sandwich laminate construction.
Portholes and portlights with alloy frames. Deck, coachroof, aft deck, bathing platform, toerail, cockpit seats, cockpit floor and side trims in top quality teak. Bolt on lead external ballast keel secured by 10 stainless steel bolts.
Semi-balance skeg hung rudder.
Mechanical Volvo Penta MD2030B marine 29hp,3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled diesel engine with single lever morse control for throttle. Stainless steel exhaust elbow (new 2019). Serviced annually. 2670 engine hours.
Alternators: Single engine mounted alternator 70 amp (new 2026).
Volvo Penta SD120S-E (2.48 ratio) saildrive, full overhaul and diaphragm replaced 2026. Split ring Anode for easy servicing.
Featherstream reversible pitch 3-blade propellor 16x12(LH) with anode new 2019. Ambassadore AMSD120/3B rope cutter, 3 blade new 2019, serviced 2023.
Single stainless steel diesel tank, capacity 155ltrs (under port saloon berth, new fuel lines 2019).
Webasto Airtop 3500 diesel fired blown air heating system.
12VDC onboard power system by means of 4x100Ah Li, Pho batteries, new 2025.
240VAC shore power system with single 16 amp connection point, via XXm Extension lead to connect to shore supply (second extension available). Hardwired RCD protected system with 2 circuits. Suppling Continental type sockets (4 off) with UK adaptors and switchable immersion heater.
Sterling Power Pro, Charge Ultra Remote Control PN: PCUR.
Solar panels 2x130W with Victron 100/50 MPPT controller.
Sterling Power 12V 30A Pro Charge Ultra Battery Charger PCU1230
Galvanic isolator
Glomex WeBBoat WIFi/4G internet (Sim card & data plan required).
Engine Battery - 1x 12V 75Ah new 2026.
Domestic Battery - 4x100Ah Li, Pho batteries, new 2025.
Sterling DC to DC battery charger between battery banks.
Pressurised hot and cold fresh water system fed by 255Ltr stainless steel tank (under V-berth) & Jabsco 30620 12v pump (under starboard cockpit locker floor).
Hot water provided from a 10Ltr calorifier heated by engine cooling water or 220v immersion heater (under starboard cockpit locker floor).
Single stainless steel holding tank of approximate capacity 60 ltrs, gravity discharge overboard.
Manual bilge pump in cockpit & electric bilge pump (Jabsco 355) with emergency switch on above companionway.
Tank Monitoring: Gauges (analogue) for fuel and water tanks on the switch panel
All below water hull penetrations & sea-cocks replaced between 2019-2024.
1 x 155 Litres diesel tank in Stainless Steel
1 x 255 Litres water tank in Stainless Steel
1x Holding tank Stainless Steel
2 x Calor gas 4.5Kg Butane (2x3.2Kg Campingaz also available)
Mast Rigging, Sails and Deck Gear. Deck stepped Selden anodised mast and spars,
7/8ths fractionally rigged sloop, supported by s stainless steel standing rigging (replaced 2019) with adjustable backstay.
Removable Inner forestay with tensioner & spinnaker pole, stowing on mast.
Selden rod kicker with gas strut.
Selden Furlex 200S roller reefing system on forestay with furling line led back to cockpit.
Elvestrom Gib (with UV strip) or 120% Genoa (also UV strip).
Elvestrom Dacron fully battened mainsail with slab reefing for 2 reefs using Selden single -line boom system. with all control lines lead back to the cockpit jammers under the spray hood.
Elvestrom spinnaker and Tri-radial cruising Shute (with snuffer) downwind sails also included. Running rigging replaced through 2019-2024.
Mainsail Cover - Stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazyjacks.
Folding spray hood, with cover, cockpit tent & full length boat cover (repaired 2025). 130W solar panel on spray hood.
Double stemhead roller with roller pin under Stainless steel pulpit.
Stainless steel stanchions mounted inside caprail with stainless steel guardwires connecting to stainless steel push-pit with drop wire to swim platform.
Lewmar electric windlass with foot button controls on foredeck & remote control (x2)
16Kg Delta Main anchor with 60m chain.
Aluminium mooring cleats mounted on cap rail forward, midships and aft.
Teak grabrails running length of coachroof aft from mast.
130W Solar panel mounted fore of windscreen. .
Selden deck-stepped mast with single-line reefing boom and vang with gas strut.
Lines from mast lead aft along port and starboard sides of coachroof.
Lewmar Ocean genoa tracks with towable cars controlled from cockpit and Lewmar
Ocean main sheet track in cockpit.
Alloy framed windscreen with grab handles outboard to port and starboard.
Bench seating to port and starboard sides of cockpit
Cockpit locker beneath starboard seating & transom seating (with fire extinguisher) and gas locker to port.
SOLIMAR drag-link leather wheel steering with Suunto compass and support for removable cockpit table, mounting on adjustable leg.
Stern pushpit with teak outboard engine bracket to starboard and Liferaft mounted to port.
Outboard engine crane mounted on pole to starboard.
Folding stainless steel swimming ladder fixed on transom.
Lewmar 44 two-speed self-tailing Primary winches mounted on coaming tops outboard of cockpit to port & starboard.
Halyards and lines from mast lead aft to rope clutches to port and starboard sides of companionway with Lewmar 16 single-speed self-tailing halyard winches.

Accommodation: Sleeps 6 in two cabins double plus saloon.
All interior woodwork in light Mahogany with a matt silk finish. Locker doors with rounded edges and larger locker doors louvered for ventilation. Floors are varnished teak with inlaid holly stripes with delux mid-blue carpets throughout. Delux mid blue upholstery throughout. Mahogany strips to line hull sides in cabins. Curtains fitted for all skylights and portholes with blackout blinds. Solid handrails throughout the interior for easy movement offshore. All interior lights converted to LED.
Double V-berth forward with lockers above bunk outboard to port, starboard and across fore end. Countertop unit outboard to starboard with locker beneath and above countertop outboard. Hanging locker outboard to port. Standing room aft of bunk. Bi-fold door with lock. Opening skylight for emergency egress. Portholes to port & starboard. 240V socket & blown-air heating outlet.
Centrally mounted saloon table with two folding leafs, bottle storage within table top centrally. Fire extinguisher. Bench settee to starboard and L-shaped settee to port. Both settee backs lift to increase width of settees when converted to bunks. Reading lights in both bunks. Locker space below starboard settee with locker doors in bunk base to allow access without lifting cushions. Lockers forward and aft with book shelf storage locker centrally, outboard, above settee backs to port and starboard. Fuel tank & fridge compressor under port bunk. 240V socket & blown-air heating outlet.
Pioneer MVH-S420DAB Radio/Bluetooth with speakers, clock & barometer. Removable companionway steps leading to cockpit with access to engine behind. Opening skylight and dorrade ventilation (replaced 2024).
To port side of companionway, L-shaped galley with double stainless steel sink with waste bin in cupboard below. Mixer tap for hot/cold fresh water & manually pumped freshwater footpump. Top loading fridge below forward section of white laminate worktop outboard with Isotherm cooling compressor (new 2024) & ITC temperature controller. Gimbal mounted Plastimo 2000 gas cooker with 2 burner hob, grill and oven. Stainless steel splash back around cooker. Fire blanket. Mahogany fold-up section of worktop inboard of sinks for additional preparation space. Storage lockers outboard of worktop and cooker with double sliding doors, lockers fitted with internal shelves.Selection of lockers beneath worktop
To starboard side, aft of saloon. Forward facing navigators seat with chart table, storage within. VHF/DSC and EPIRB mounted above, with Engine hours meter set below shelf. Switch panel outboard of navigators seating with 2xUSB-B 2.1A sockets and 4xUSB-B 2.1A power supply.
Access through galley area to port. Overhead light and 2 reading lights over full-length double bunk (limited headroom in half) with lockers above bunk on port-side. Standing room forward of bunk. Hanging locker outboard to port with mains battery charger isolation & Solar regulator controller. Fire extinguisher, 240V socket, blown-air heating outlet & 2xUSB-B 2.1A sockets. Master switches for engine,domestic batteries & windlass. Mains battery status panel on bunk base. Access to rear of engine & saildrive.
Located to starboard, immediately aft of nav station with forward facing Jabsco manual marine toilet with 2 sea locks to control discharge to sea or holding tank. White laminate countertop with porcelain wash basin insert with mixer tap which extends for use as shower head (new 2026). Vanity locker outboard of countertop with sliding doors. General storage locker beneath with access to basin seacock. Teak sole grating over shower base sump with electric pump out to discharge.
Inventory Raymarine C120W Classic chart plotter / radar with UK chart card (2024)
Raymarine 2kw digital radar scanner (2011)
Raymarine digital radar
Raymarine ST60+ depth (2011)
Raymarine ST60+ speed/log (2011)
Raymarine ST60+ wind speed/direction (2011)
Raytheon Autopilot course computer 300
Raytheon Autopilot control unit
Raytheon Autopilot drive unit
Raytheon Autopilot fluxgate compass
Raytheon Autopilot gyro
Raytheon Autopilot rudder reference unit
NMEA 2000 backbone (2024)
Standard Horizon GX1500E DSC VHF radio with cockpit station handset & speaker
Cobra MRHH325EU VHF hand-held radio
Cruz-Pro EH60 engine hours meter (at chart table)
Digital Yacht AIT5000 Class B+ AIS/GPS transponder (2019)
Digital Yacht Nav, Link2 NMEA/Wi, Fi data converter
GPS/VHF (back-up) aerial on push-pit (2024)
Suunto Magnetic Compass
VHF aerial (masthead)
Wind indicator at masthead (2025)
Volvo Penta Engine control panel
Glomex WeBBoat WIFi/4G internet (Sim... whole text » less text