The Hallberg-Rassy 48, a centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by Germán Frers and built in Sweden by Hallberg-Rassy.
Underwater Profile: Fin keel & half-skeg rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 49'2" (15.0m)
Waterline Length: 43'6" (13.3m)
Beam: 14'9" (4.5m)
Draft: 7'9" (2.4m)*
Rig Type: Cutter**
Displacement: 40,786lb (18,500kg)
Designer: Germán Frers
Builder: Hallberg-Rassy (Sweden)
Year First Built: 2004
Year Last Built: 2013
Number Built: 69
* A shoal draft version was also produced drawing 6'6" (2.0m)
** A masthead sloop version was also produced
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 18.0
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 41.9
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 222
4. Comfort Ratio: 38.7
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.7
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 18.1 suggests that the Hallberg-Rassy 48 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 41.9 means that the Hallberg-Rassy 48 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 222, tells us the Hallberg-Rassy 48 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 38.7 suggests that crew comfort of a Hallberg-Rassy 48 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 indicates that a Hallberg-Rassy 48 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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