1997 Hallberg-Rassy Hallberg-Rassy 42
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Hallberg-Rassy 42 MK II, ELBIAN is a fantastic example of this extremely capable and well-proven German Frers design. ELBIAN is easy to handle, safe with her centre cockpit, and more than capable of taking on any ocean you set your sights on. She has just completed a detailed winter pit stop and is ready for new ownership and her next adventures.ConstructionRCD Status: Our understanding is that the yacht is exempt from the essential safety requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive as she was built and placed into use within the EU prior to 1998. Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:Full polishing of the hull and antifouling – April 2025.Teak deck, screwed and glued. Original – refurbished 2022. Keel & Rudder:Bilge keel with lead bulb.Semi-balanced skeg-hung rudder.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:1 x Volvo Penta TMD22 76hp turbo diesel.Practical access to engine room in the hall to the master cabin. Maintenance & Performance:Engine hours: 5,264 @ April 2025.Removed, overhauled and bench tested – April 2025. Propulsion & Steering:3-blade Gori propeller.Bowthruster.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:12V/220V. Battery Banks:2 x 50Ah for engine.75Ah for windlass.4 x 150Ah AGM service batteries – 2017. Battery Chargers:Victron Phoenix battery charger.Victron Phoenix inverter. Alternators:Valeo 70A plus one brand new spare alternator.Adverc smart charge regulator (optimizes alternator output and reduces charging time). Generator:Fischer Panda 4500ND 4.5Kw/h generator.Generator hours: 51.1 at April 2025. Shore Power:Yes. Other Electrical:2 x 100W flexible Sunware solar panels with charge monitor.Plumbing SystemsFresh Water & Water Heating System:40 litre water heater.Pressurized hot and cold water.Transom shower. Bilge Pumps:1 x electric.1 x Whale Gusher manual pump.TankageFuel:420 litres, in one stainless steel tank under saloon floor. Fresh Water:685 litres, in 2 x stainless steel tanks under saloon floor and port settee. Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:2 x blackwater tanks, one in each head.Navigation EquipmentRaymarine ST60 Speed + Multi – 2012.Raymarine ST60 Depth + Multi – 2012.Raymarine ST60 Wind – 2012.Raymarine ST7000 autopilot.Silva Nexus + Raymarine E120 GPS.Raymarine E120 MFD (plotter + radar + AIS receiver).Icom IcM 601 DSC VHF radio at nav station with plug for Command Mic in cockpit.Standard Horizon hand-held VHF radio.AIS B Digital Yachts.Navtex ICS Nav6.Glomax 4G wifi antenna (SIM card not installed).Raymarine remote control unit connected to electronics and large monitor at chart table.Suunto compass at helm.Domestic EquipmentGalley:Top loading Frigoboat fridge, with Danfoss compressor.Eno 2-burner gas stove and oven.2 x canister external gas locker. Heads/Showers:2 x showers + 1 x deck shower.2 x manual toilets. Heating & Ventilation:2 x Webasto heating system.12V Hella fans in saloon and cabins. Entertainment:Toshiba TV.VCR BluRay.Sony radio.2 x Blaupunkt 50W speakers in saloon. Lighting:LED lights throughout interior.AccommodationSummary of Accommodation:All berths with lee cloths. Description of layout from forwards: Forward Cabin:V-berth with removable insert.Ample storage underneath V-berth.Hanging locker and many additional lockers.Reading lights.Overhead opening hatch.Opening port in coaming on starboard.Hella 12v fan.Curtain separating sleeping area from access to the head.Folding door to the cabin. Forward Head:Ensuite head to the forward cabin.Jabsco manual toilet.Sink.Lockers.Shower with grated teak floor.Overhead opening hatch.Opening port in coaming on starboard. Saloon:L-shaped sofa to port.Sofa to starboard.Large foldable teak table in the centre, sitting up to 6 adults.Sofas convert to berths, with backrests folding up to create extra berths for children.Bookshelves and storage on each side.32´ flat screen TV on port forward bulkhead, connected to CD-Rom and Blueray unit.4 x coaming ports, 2 on each side.Overhead opening hatch. Galley:U-shaped, to starboard and aft of the saloon.2-burner Eno gas stove and oven.Top-loading fridge.Ample storage.Nespresso machine.Opening port in coaming above stove.Gas alarm. Navigation Area:To port and aft of the saloon.Large chart table.Navigator seat, with storage underneath.Navigation instruments and electrical panels.Hella 12v fan.Opening port in coaming.Hanging locker aft and outboard.2 x lockers immediately aft of nav station. One can be used to install a freezer.Engine room access inboard. All systems can be reached easily.Access to master cabin. Master Cabin:2 x large single berths with a seat in the middle.Hanging locker and many other lockers.Drawers.Vanity with shelf, locker and mirror.Reading lights.Hella 12v fan.Overhead opening hatch with step for access to aft deck.2 x opening ports in coaming, one on each side.Port in aft coaming. Aft Head:Ensuite to master cabin.Manual toilet SeaFlo.Sink.Lockers.Separate shower stall with seat.Opening port in coaming.Deck EquipmentRig:Selden furling mast and boom.Aluminium pole.Furlex 300S genoa furler.Furlex 204S staysail furler.Selden Rodkicker rigid vang.Walder boom preventer.Standing rigging – 2012.Running backstays for use with staysail. Winches: Lewmar winches.2 x 58 STE electric primaries.2 x 40 ST for spinnaker sheets and/or mainsail traveller lines.2 x 40 ST on mast. Sails: All sails in good condition.Tack Velas mainsail, laminated Epex, furling, carbon vertical battens – 2015.Tack Velas genoa, laminated Epex, furling, 135% - 2015.Terylene furling staysail.Spinnaker with sock. General:Custom made folding ladder at the bow for easy bow-to boarding.Swim ladder on transom.Aluminium and teak passerelle.Solid dodger with opening central window. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:Lofrans Airon 1000W windlass.25kg Rocna anchor with 60m 10mm galvanised chain + 40m nylon rode.Spare Fortress aluminium anchor with leaded nylon rode. Covers, Canvas & Cushions:Bimini – new one due May 2025.Sprayhood – new one can be ordered from Hallberg-Rassy.Fitted cockpit cushions.2 x Comfort Seat reclinable cushions.Wheel cover.Winch covers. Tender & Outboard:Highfield 270 PVC tender, aluminium hull.Mercury 4 stroke/3.5hp outboard engine – 2018.Evinrude 2 stroke/8hp outboard engine (tender can plane with this engine).2 x Simpson davits (150kg capacity) for stern-hung tender (currently not installed).Safetry Equipment6 x self-inflatable lifevests + 4 SOLAS conventional vests.6 pax Solas liferaft – 2023.ACR EPIRB.ACR Personal Locator Beacon (for solo sailing/watchkeeping).Flares.Odea electronic LED flare. Fire-Fighting Equipment:3 x fire extinguishers.Fire blankets.MiscellaneousTools.Kichten utensils, crockery, etc.Vacuum cleaners.
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