Range modernization
Launched at Boot Düsseldorf 2024, the Hallberg Rassy 69 is the new flagship from the iconic Swedish shipyard. Replacing the 64-footer, it introduces a form of rejuvenation to the sailboat range. This large unit boasts tauter shapes, both in the living and dead sections, and promises enhanced sailing performance.
The sailboat designed with Germán Frers boasts an overall length of 22.22 m with integrated bowsprit. Although she has a light displacement of 46.5 tons, the standard sail plan of 216 m2 upwind, complemented by 345.5 m2 of code 0 on hydraulic furling, should enable her to maintain a comfortable cruising speed.
A highly protected central cockpit
True to Hallberg Rassy's DNA, the new 69-footer is organized around its central cockpit. It features two helm stations, well equipped with all the controls needed to steer the yacht.
Up front, two handsome varnished tables welcome the crew, protected by the indispensable Hallberg Rassy windscreen. In the version we visited, they are also topped by a rigid hard-top whose low height is regrettable. The aesthetic compromise to keep the lines low is here at the expense of comfort.
The huge foredeck is an invitation to lounge at anchor, with little need to go there when sailing, as all sails are furled. As for the fittings, the omnipresent stainless steel, even on the winches, adds to the classic elegance.
At the stern, two large hatches give access to the tender garage, whose transom door makes a pleasant bathing platform.
The warmth of a Nordic boat
The wide companionway steps give access to the saloon, where you'll recognize the Hallberg Rassy layout and the refinement of the Swedish manufacturer's varnishes and warm wood. On the starboard side, a comfortable saloon is available for meals, while two generous armchairs surround an aperitif cabinet on the port side, inviting you to enjoy a drink in the warmth when the weather outside is too harsh.
On the starboard aft side, the U-shaped galley allows meals to be prepared à la gite, with no stowage problems. To port, a real chart table faces the road, while the gangway gives access to the aft cabin, and to the engine room located under the cockpit, with enough space to fully enter and maintain the numerous comfort features.
Forward of the mast, there's a cabin with bunk beds on the port side, a double cabin on the starboard side, and a more comfortable double cabin with island bed in the forepeak. Two bathrooms separate these cabins.
Aft of the saloon, access is gained to the vast owner's cabin. In addition to a large bathroom with separate shower, the version visited features a real dressing room and an office area. Additional berths can also be provided.
With this level of finish, a 69-footer obviously commands a high price tag, starting at 4.5 M? and reaching, in the version visited, a total of between 7 and 8 M?.
