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The Swedish shipyard Hallberg-Rassy has announced the arrival of an improved version of its 44 model, the Hallberg-Rassy 44 Mk II. The first unit will be officially unveiled during an open house event held from 21 to 23 August 2026, for the 2027 model year. This sailing yacht, which is already available to order, features a series of improvements covering nearly 30 areas, aimed at optimising comfort, functionality and the overall experience on board.

HALLBERG-RASSY 44 MKII TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Naval architect: Germán Frers (Argentina)
• CE category: A - Unlimited offshore sailing
• Hull length: 13.68 m (44' 11‘)
• Overall length: 14.45 m (47' 5’)
• Length at waterline (boat at rest): 12.88 m (42' 3‘)
• Maximum beam: 4.20 m (13' 9’)
• Draught (standard version, light boat): 2.10 m (6' 11")
• Displacement (standard version, empty): 13.3 tonnes (29,200 lbs)
• Ballast weight: 5.3 tonnes (11,700 lbs)
• Keel type: lead ballast on deep bilge
• Sail area with self-tacking genoa (standard): 106.5 m² (1,152 sq ft)
• Sail area with self-tacking genoa (optimised version): 113.1 m² (1,216 sq ft)
• Air draft (excluding Windex): 21.6 m (70' 10")
• Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75
• Shaft power: 55 kW (75 hp)
• Transmission: hydraulic with shaft drive
• Diesel tank capacity: 420 litres (110 US gallons)
• Fresh water tank capacity: 745 litres (196 US gallons)
• Transport height (including windscreen): 4.62 m (15' 2")
• Transport height (without windscreen, forward pulpit, aft pulpit, steering column, wheel and halyard winch): 4.23 m (13' 11")
• Estimated gross tonnage (GRT): 21.10
• Estimated net tonnage (NRT): 18.99
• Note on draught: also available in a version with a draught reduced by 35 cm (1' 2"), with an additional weight of 610 kg