Hallberg-Rassy 64Cruising with the extra-large

Hauke Schmidt

 · 03.07.2011

Hallberg-Rassy 64: Cruising with the extra-largePhoto: YACHT/M.S.Kreplin
Cruising with the extra-large
No other series yacht from the Swedish boatbuilding mecca epitomises the desire for long sea voyages like the Hallberg-Rassy 64
yacht/M4360495Photo: YACHT/M.S.Kreplin

Big, bigger, HR 64: with a hull length of almost 20 metres and a displacement of 36 tonnes, it not only makes full use of the shipyard's capacity, it also sets new standards - both in terms of comfort and equipment as well as design. Never before has a Rassy been so elegant. The dimensions of the technology alone are impressive: shrouds as thick as a thumb, a huge main boom with hydraulic sheet operation, hawser-like genoa sheets or the command centre on the steering column, which is covered in buttons.

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However, everything together creates a harmonious picture. Of course, the flagship also has every conceivable amenity below deck: individually air-conditioned compartments, a galley with four freezers and fridges, washing machine and dishwasher as well as an electric cooker and microwave, to name just a few details. All concealed in an interior design with an elegant and clear Scandinavian ambience.

The new Hallberg Rassy 64
Photo: YACHT/M.S.Kreplin

You can read about the concept behind the mini mega yacht and how it sails and lives in issue 15/11, now on newsstands.

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Hauke Schmidt

Hauke Schmidt

Test & Technology editor

Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat

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