A superb example of the highly regarded Hallberg-Rassy 53 built in 2004, a bluewater cruising yacht designed by Germán Frers and built to the exceptional standards for which Hallberg-Rassy is renowned worldwide. Professionally maintained and comprehensively equipped for long-distance cruising, she offers outstanding comfort, safety, and performance in equal measure.
With her centre cockpit layout,full teak decks, three-cabin accommodation for seven guests, twin heads with separate shower compartments, and beautifully crafted teak-style mahogany interior, ideally suited for extended offshore passagemaking or luxurious liveaboard cruising.
Powered by a Volvo Penta 145hp diesel engine and supported by a Northern Lights 6kW generator, watermaker, bow thruster, airconditioning, extensive battery capacity, and full shore power system, she is fully equipped for self-sufficient cruising. Her impressive sail wardrobe includes Elvstrøm mainsail, genoa, working jib, gennaker, and spinnaker, all managed through a sophisticated Selden hydraulic furling and reefing system.
Navigation and communication systems include Raymarine radar, plotter, autopilot, GPS, VHF, SSB radio, and Iridium satellite communications, providing confidence and connectivity wherever your cruising ambitions take you.
From her teak-decked hardtop cockpit and electric winches to her walk-in engine room and extensive inventory of cruising equipment, she represents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven ocean-going yacht that is ready for immediate adventures.
£425,000 EU VAT paid
Key Features
- Hallberg-Rassy 53 designed by Germán Frers
- Built 2004
- 3 cabins / 7 berths
- Volvo Penta TAMD 41B 145hp diesel engine
- Northern Lights 6kW generator
- Enwa watermaker (225L/hr)
- Airconditioning
- Hydraulic in-mast furling and genoa furling
- Full Raymarine navigation suite
- Iridium satellite communications
- Bow thruster
- Electric winches
- Extensive bluewater cruising specification
Construction
Built by Hallberg-Rassy Varvs AB, Sweden in 2004
Hallberg-Rassy 53 designed by Germán Frers
Centre Cockpit
Masthead Sloop
GRP Hull, deck & Structure
Full teak decks
Long Fin keel
Length Overall: 16.43 m (53'11")
Beam: 4.65 m (15'3")
Draft: 2.29 m (7'6")
Displacement: approx. 23,000 kg
Ballast: approx. 9,000 kg lead keel
Sail Area: approx. 130.7 m²
Cruising Speed Approx. 7.8 knots
Machinery
Volvo Penta TAMD 41B 145hp (approx. 4,000 hours)
Gori three-blade folding propeller with overdrive.
Fixed spare propeller.
Walk-in soundproofed engine room.
Engine room grab rails in teak and stainless steel.
Engine service log book records 2004- current day
Tankage
Tanks
Fuel Capacity 1,150L (+ additional 300 ltr diesel tank)
Water Capacity 1,020L
Two stainless-steel holding tanks.
Water systems
Enwa MT 5500 watermaker (225L/hr).
Automatic watermaker flush system.
Watermaker membranes stored in cockpit locker.
Gravity discharge and deck pump-out facilities.
Electrics
Generator & Charging
Northern Lights 6kW diesel generator in sound shield.
24V / 110A alternator.
12V / 60A alternator.
Mastervolt 12V / 25A charger.
Mastervolt 24V / 75A charger.
Mass Sine 24/2500 inverter.
Full 230V shore power system.
Galvanic isolator.
Batteries
All new in May 2026
24V service bank – 580Ah.
12V service bank – 145Ah.
12V engine start bank – 145Ah.
Emergency engine-start crossover switch.
Rig & Sails
Rig:
Standing rigging 13 years old (from 2013)
Selden silver anodised masthead rig.
Three sets of spreaders.
Twin backstays.
Selden hydraulic in-mast furling system.
Selden hydraulic genoa furling and reefing.
Navtec hydraulic control panel in cockpit.
Hydraulic boom vang.
Hydraulic backstay tensioner.
Detachable inner forestay.
Spinnaker boom with topping lift.
Removable bowsprit.
Sails
Far Eastern Sails fully battened mainsail. (2013)
Far Eastern Sails Genoa (2013).
Elvstrøm Working Jib (64m²).
Elvstrøm Gennaker with snuffer and complete handling gear.
(Spare sails – Original Elvstrom Main & Genoa not used since 2013)
Winches
2 × Lewmar 48 CEST electric secondary cockpit winches.
2 × Lewmar 66 CEST electric genoa winches.
Accommodation
Mahogany interior finished in a teak-style design.
Spacious saloon with bench seating to port and U-shaped seating to starboard.
Fixed solid saloon table.
Twin-berth guest cabin to starboard.
Forward owner's cabin with V-berth convertible to double berth.
Forward heads compartment with separate shower stall.
Aft owner's cabin with double berth to starboard.
Passage berth to port.
En-suite aft heads compartment with separate shower stall.
Lee cloths fitted to all berths.
Chart storage shelving in aft cabin.
Airconditioning (2013)
Heating 2 × Webasto Airtop 5kW systems
Hot Water Pressurised hot and cold water system
Domestic
Mahogany interior finished in a teak-style design.
Spacious saloon with bench seating to port and U-shaped seating to starboard.
Fixed solid saloon table.
Twin-berth guest cabin to starboard.
Forward owner's cabin with V-berth convertible to double berth.
Forward heads compartment with separate shower stall.
Aft owner's cabin with double berth to starboard.
Passage berth to port.
En-suite aft heads compartment with separate shower stall.
Lee cloths fitted to all berths.
Chart storage shelving in aft cabin.
Airconditioning (2013)
Heating 2 × Webasto Airtop 5kW systems
Hot Water Pressurised hot and cold water system
Deck
Cockpit & Deck
Hardtop with laid teak roof.
High-gloss varnished washboards.
High-gloss varnished outer chart tables.
Cockpit enclosure/tent.
Additional boom tent over cockpit + large sun cover
Full-length sun awning with side flaps.
Fitted cockpit cushions.
Cockpit shower with hot and cold water.
Bathing platform and boarding ladder.
Folding detachable bow ladder.
Passerelle.
Twin boom-mounted cockpit lights.
Anchoring & Mooring
100m upgraded stainless-steel anchor chain.
Kedge anchor.
Anchor locker washdown outlet.
General service pump (50L/min).
Six fenders and mooring lines.
Boat hook and Lewmar winch handles.
Additional Deck Features
Dedicated storage arrangements for davits, passerelle and kedge anchor equipment.
Teak pushpit seats.
Oversized custom pushpit.
Teak outboard bracket.
Teak bow seat.
Mast decklight.
Lopolight LED tricolour masthead light.
Lockable chain, gas and lazarette lockers.
Stainless steel protection strips on toe rail cleats.
Air-strut assisted aft lockers.
High-water alarm.
Navigation
B&G Vulcan 14’ chart plotter
Raymarine ST7001 autopilot with twin linear drives.
Raymarine 600R remote control.
Forward-looking Silver echo sounder.
Raymarine ST60 wind, speed and depth instrumentation.
Multi-repeaters at helm, chart table and owner's cabin.
Raymarine GPS 300.
Raymarine radar/plotter RL80CRC.
Raymarine 4kW radome.
Repeater display at external chart table.
Communications
Icom IC-M710 SSB with AT-130E tuner.
Raymarine 230E DSC Class D VHF.
Iridium satellite phone.
ICS Nav 6 Plus Weatherfax.
VHF cockpit loudspeaker.
Aqua Signal horn.
Pacific combined antenna system for DSC, GSM, VHF, TV, SSB, AM/FM, Navtex and Weatherfax.
Twin insulated backstays.
Monitoring
12V and 24V DCC 4000 battery controllers.
Vetus barometer.
Tenders
Avon dinghy
Tohatso outboard (2018)
Safety
Active radar reflector.
Radar reflector.
6-person liferaft. (serviced April 2026)
Engine room fire extinguisher.
CO₂ fire alarm system in engine room.
Lifebuoy with stainless-steel holder.
Three cockpit lifebelt attachment points.
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Title Documents and Tax
Listed below are the documents/or copies of what we have seen on listing this yacht.
British Certificate – Part 1
Copy – Bill of Sale to current owners 2011
Copy – Bill of Sale 1st owner 2004
Copy – Builders Certificate 2004
Greek Unlimited Transit Log
Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paid
Evidence of VAT paid in Malta – 2004 – Copy Malta VAT Certificate
Comments
Designer’s Comments:
The Hallberg-Rassy 53 was designed by Germán Frers as a bluewater cruising yacht combining strong construction, generous sail area, moderate displacement and refined performance. Drawing on hydrodynamic research from America’s Cup programmes, the design benefits from efficient keel and rudder profiles, excellent stability from its bulb keel, strong upwind capability and graceful proportions intended to remain timeless in appearance.
Hallberg-Rassy 53 – Bluewater Excellence Without Compromise
Designed by renowned naval architect Germán Frers, the Hallberg-Rassy 53 represents the pinnacle of Swedish offshore yacht building. Combining exceptional ocean-going capability with luxurious accommodation, the HR 53 has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most respected long-distance cruising yachts.
With her distinctive center cockpit protected by Hallberg-Rassy’s signature fixed windscreen, deep secure cockpit, and beautifully crafted teak interior, the HR 53 delivers both safety and comfort for serious passagemaking. Built for owners who demand reliability on extended voyages, she offers substantial tankage, robust construction, and a sea-kindly hull form proven on oceans worldwide.
Features That Define the Hallberg-Rassy 53
• Ocean-proven Germán Frers hull design
• Secure center cockpit with hard windscreen protection
• Extensive teak decking and handcrafted mahogany interior
• Large owner’s stateroom aft with en-suite facilities
• Spacious saloon designed for comfortable liveaboard cruising
• Powerful Volvo Penta diesel engine installation
• Long-range fuel and water capacities for offshore independence
• Exceptional build quality synonymous with the Hallberg-Rassy name
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