Hallberg-Rassy 69, a travel sailboat to sail with family or skipper

The Swedish shipyard Hallberg-Rassy unveils its largest model, the Hallberg-Rassy 69. Designed for ocean cruising, it is suitable for intimate family sailing or sailing with a skipper. It should feature the brand's characteristically cozy layout.

Easy to maneuver with a small crew

euros in winter 2023 - 2024, Hallberg-Rassy will launch its largest sailboat ever built. The Hallberg-Rassy 69 with an overall length of 22.22 meters, it was designed by the Germán Frers architectural firm like the rest of the range. Approved in category A, it has been designed for a family crew thanks to automated maneuvers. A skipper's cabin is nevertheless integrated into the deck plan.

Le nouveau Hallberg-Rassy 69
The new Hallberg-Rassy 69

A central cockpit

The Hallberg-Rassy 69 takes up the characteristic lines of the range with a flush foredeck and a central cockpit. The cockpit is spacious, with plenty of storage space, as well as two L-shaped sofas and a large wooden cockpit table. A cockpit refrigerator option is in the catalog. A windshield characteristic of the brand provides protection and can be equipped with a hard-top. The double helm station is located aft with the winches close by.

Cockpit protégé pour manoeuvrer
Protected cockpit for maneuvering

Two versions of interior design

According to the plans, the interior layout should be spacious and bright thanks to the 8 hull portholes. Seated in the starboard saloon, you can enjoy the view of the sea through these openings. In this space, the port bench seat can be replaced by two comfortable armchairs, also a trademark of the Swedish manufacturer.

On the aft side, the owner's cabin and its private bathroom can be replaced by a cabin with two single beds. The laundry room on the port side can also be replaced by a skipper's cabin. On the bow, there is a cabin with bunk beds on the port side and a double cabin on the starboard side with a shared bathroom and separate shower, in both layout configurations. Finally, the cabin at the bow offers a choice of a double bed or two scissor beds with its bathroom.

Aménagements intérieur à personnaliser
Interior fittings to be customized

Good speed averages

According to the speed prediction table, the boat should reach more than 13 knots with 30 knots of real wind. The standard sail plan is 224.4 m2 (mainsail, jib). The draft is quite important 2.7 m euros as well as the weight of the boat with 46.5 tons of displacement. These dimensions nevertheless correspond to a very comfortable long-distance sailing boat, like the Hallberg-Rassy. Large tanks also ensure the autonomy: 2euros220 l of fuel and 1euros700 l of water.

The engine is a Volvo Penta 6-cylinder D6-300 (300 hp). The machine hold is large and soundproofed and can accommodate a lot of technical equipment. It is easily accessible for maintenance and servicing.

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