1987 Hallberg Rassy 94 Kutter

Design and Build
The Hallberg-Rassy Kutter 94 “Issy of Etive” is a beautifully built and carefully maintained classic motorsailer. Designed around a robust long-keel Scandinavian hull, she reflects Hallberg-Rassy’s long-standing reputation for strength, quality, and seaworthiness. As a result, she offers reassuring handling and excellent seakeeping in a wide range of conditions.
Ownership and Care
Previously owned by a professional yacht surveyor, this Hallberg-Rassy Kutter 94 has benefited from consistent and knowledgeable care throughout her life. She has been regularly wintered ashore, which has helped preserve both structure and systems. Because of this, she presents as a yacht that has been maintained with long-term ownership in mind.
Cockpit and Deck Safety
On deck, “Issy of Etive” feels secure and confidence-inspiring. The pilothouse-protected cockpit, combined with additional handrails, safe cockpit access, and well-placed grab points, makes movement around the yacht straightforward and safe. This setup works well for sailors of all ages and experience levels.
Systems and Equipment
She is well equipped with a strong list of practical upgrades and modern systems. These include in-mast reefing, AIS, a bow thruster, electric windlass, liferaft, serviced sails with renewed sacrificial strips and leech lines, and a tricolour masthead light. Importantly, her decks have been professionally serviced, with all work supported by invoices.
Interior Specification
From new, this Hallberg-Rassy Kutter 94 was specified directly from the yard with several thoughtful additions. These include extra hatches, additional shelving by the cabin bunks, and increased fuel and water tankage. Together, these features improve comfort, practicality, and cruising range, which makes her particularly well suited to extended time aboard.
Cruising Capability
Overall, “Issy of Etive” offers a versatile blend of safety, comfort, and capability. She is equally at home on offshore passages or relaxed cruising in sheltered waters. This balance is one of the reasons the Hallberg-Rassy Kutter 94 remains so highly regarded.
Condition and Location
The yacht is currently ashore in St Winnow, Fowey, and is available for viewing by appointment.
Please contact the Falmouth office on 01326 313143 for further details.
Equipment and Information
Construction
Hull: Single-piece GRP, solid laminate, encapsulated iron ballast
Keel: Full-length, long keel
Rudder: Skeg-hung, full-depth
Decks & Superstructure: GRP sandwich construction with 25 mm foam core; Teak-laid side decks and toerail, doghouse cockpit, integrated grab rails
Safety & Access: Extra hand rails, cockpit grab points, additional railings from factory delivery, making boarding and moving around the yacht safe in all conditions
Paint & Anti-fouling: 2-pack professional topside paint (2019), red antifouling below waterline
Propulsion & Machinery
Engine: Volvo Penta MD2040 diesel, 39 hp, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled
Gearbox: Mechanical, 2016 with Aquadrive thrust bearing drive
Engine Hours: c. 2000hrs
Propeller: Bronze, 3-blade fixed
Exhaust: New exhaust elbow (2022)
Bow Thruster: Vetus tunnel-mounted with helm controls
Steering: Solimar cable system, alloy quadrant; emergency tiller fixed to rudder stock
Cruising Speed: ~6 kts at 2.8 L/hr
Tankage
Fuel: 150L main stainless + auxiliary 80L
Water: Twin tanks: 75L each + Tec-Tank 60L
Holding: 55L
Electrical Systems
12V DC / 230V AC onboard
Domestic Batteries: 2 x 12 V 135 Ah Varta (2021)
Engine Battery: 1 x 12 V 75 Ah Varta (2025)
Charger: Mastervolt 230 V → 12 V, 15 A
Monitoring: BEP Matrix battery monitor
Shore Power: 16 A with galvanic isolator
Navigation & Electronics
AIS added
Chart Plotters: B&G Vulcan V9 (2021), Furuno GP-1850
Raytheon Pathfinder R70, mast-mounted scanner ((radar is inoperative and the screen is removed but available)
Instruments: B&G wind, depth, log (masthead transducer 2021)
Autopilot: Raytheon ST6000+ with Raymarine course computer
VHF: Icom IC-M330 DSC, Glomex splitter (2022)
Compass: Magnetic pedestal-mounted
Rig & Sails
Deck-stepped masthead sloop rig, Selden single-spreader alloy mast
Boom: New 2019
Standing Rigging: Replaced 2019
Running Rigging: Cruising Dyneema (2019)
Furling: Furlex 200S genoa, in-mast mainsail reefing with mechanical lock
Sails Serviced: Sacrificial strips and leech lines renewed by Sailshape (Fowey 2023)
Winches: 4 x Lewmar 30 self-tailing
Sails: Roller reefing mainsail, genoa, hank-on jib, cruising chute
Deck & Equipment
Teak-laid decks with toerail and solid capping rails
Cockpit doghouse cover & winter cockpit cover
Lofrans electric windlass with foot controls
Bower anchor: 35 lb CQR, 40 m chain
Avon inflatable dinghy with Yamaha outboard
Stainless steel pulpit/ push-pit, stanchions with coated guard wires
Boarding ladder transom-mounted
Masthead tricolour light (2025)
Performance & Handling
Designer: Olle Enderlein / Christoph Rassy
Finer entry than traditional Scandinavian double-enders for efficiency
Firm bilges provide excellent form stability
Tacks in as little as 6 knots of breeze
Reefing only required from around 24 knots of wind
Shallow draft (1.15 m) opens up estuaries, shallow cruising grounds, and inland waterways such as the French canals
Kutter 94s have successfully completed Atlantic crossings, proving her offshore seaworthiness
Cruises at 6 knots under power, consuming ~2.8 L/hr
Accommodation
Forward Cabin: Double V-berth with infill, shelves, and storage underneath
Saloon: Port & starboard settees, drop-leaf table, occasional berths, built-in freezer and wine locker, extensive storage
Galley: L-shaped, 2-burner Eno gas cooker (2007), fridge, freezer, double sink, pressurised and manual water taps
Nav Station: Chart table, VHF, Furuno plotter
Heads: Jabsco manual toilet, shower head, vanity, teak grating, holding tank
Interior Finish: Light mahogany woodwork, fitted carpets (2019), LED lighting, protective berth covers, curtains to portlights (2020)
Heating: Eberspacher diesel-fired blown air with thermostat
Safety
4-man liferaft (2023)
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Gas alarm (2019)
Fire blanket (2020)
Key Points & Highlights
Previously owned by a professional yacht surveyor; long history of meticulous upkeep
Regularly wintered ashore
Excellent deck accessibility and cockpit safety with extra hand rails
Comprehensive upgrades: AIS, bow thruster, liferaft, in-mast reefing, serviced sails, new masthead light
Ready for immediate cruising
Strong, capable, and safe motorsailer for the discerning new owner