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Hallberg-Rassy 38

Built 1977–1986 by Hallberg-Rassy (Ellos, Sweden)

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About the Hallberg-Rassy 38

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Illustration of a Hallberg-Rassy 38
Illustration, not a photo of this model. AI-generated illustration of a typical large cruising sloop.
Built
1977–1986
Builder
Hallberg-Rassy (Ellos, Sweden)
Designer
Olle Enderlein
Length
37.96 ft
Waterline
31.17 ft
Beam
11.42 ft
Draft
5.75 ft
Displacement
18,739 lb
Ballast
8,157 lb
Hull / keel
fin keel
Rig
sloop
Propulsion
inboard
Fuel
93 gal
Water
106 gal
Number built
202
Stern thruster
none

Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder; iron ballast. No model-specific problem sources were read.

Known problems for this model

No well-sourced problem reports found yet.

Engines & parts

Volvo Penta D1 / D2 series (D1-13 to D2-75) parts: good

Factory standard engine — you entered “Volvo Penta MD21”

Current-generation small Volvo diesels (Perkins-derived per owners). Glow plugs, injectors and filters can be bought cheaper via Perkins and aftermarket sources; stainless replacement exhaust elbows are sold aftermarket.

Parts sources: MarineDustrie, AB Marine Service (exhaust elbow)

Common problems (3)
  • Exhaust elbow / manifold corrosion exhaust
    The cast elbow rots and has a narrow water passage, which lets water back into the manifold and corrode it through where the two meet; an aftermarket stainless elbow is the usual fix.
    sailnet.com · myhanse.com
  • Fuel pump controller failure fuel
    Contamination or failure of the fuel pump controller is listed as one of the most common D1 faults.
    marinedustrie.com
  • Overheating from corroded heat exchanger/manifold cooling
    Corrosion holes in the combined heat exchanger/manifold cause overheating on D1 and D2 engines.
    myhanse.com · facebook.com
Model sources (1)

sailboatdata.com

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