Used boat testStable in quality and value

Lasse Johannsen

 · 05.07.2009

Used boat test: Stable in quality and valuePhoto: YACHT/M. Naujock
A 13-year-old HR 31
The Hallberg-Rassy 31 was the shipyard's first small short keeler

Just three years ago, the only slightly modified MK II version was easily the overall winner in the YACHT comparison test of 31-foot cruising yachts, some of which are much more modern. That really says it all. But the used boat test reveals even more:

Care is one thing, the initial substance is another criterion in the ageing process of yachts. In the case of older Hallberg Rassys, the proverbial good build quality and intensive care often come together.

This makes the boats interesting even when used and even if their owners only part with their Rassy for a high selling price. After all, it's no secret that these boats retain their value. And rightly so?

In this detailed used boat test, we take a close look at a 13-year-old HR 31. Read the detailed presentation of the boat, its strong and weak points and what you should look out for when viewing it.

Lasse Johannsen

Lasse Johannsen

Deputy Editor in Chief YACHT

Born in Kiel, grew up on the water and on board, trained as a sailor in the club and sailing on the North and Baltic Seas. After school, navy and legal training, he worked as a trainee at YACHT from 2007-2009 in the Panorama department, which he now heads. He is also responsible for the special edition of YACHT classic, has published several books with Delius-Klasing and is deputy editor-in-chief of YACHT. Johannsen is an enthusiastic cruising sailor on his own keel and an active supporter of the German classic boat scene.

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