"you just need a rag to wipe up the blood" had me laughing out loud. The boat is a fine example of European craftsmanship and design. I particularly appreciated the "Hell's Gate" comment as I've been thru there a number of times and the East River has had a bad reputation there for a very long time with good reason. This would be a great boat for a couple with occasional visitors but it would take some work to make it into a live aboard. I compliment you both on pointing out what you feel are opportunities to bring this fine boat closer to perfection. I always learn a good deal from you and Randay with every video I watch. Thank you both for yet another fine video, already hungering for the next one.
they were all to obvious to us and the owner who bought this as a first boat did not realize what was really needed Sailing is done by fine tuning not just hitting the gas pedal
That is the best looked after boat, of that vintage, that I've ever seen. She's a tribute to her owners and builders. I despair of most rear arches, in how they ruin a boat's lines. When I get my own passage maker, I'm going the minimalist route. I'm going to look at novel solutions for solar panels so I don't end up with the equivalent of the Saab 900 whale tail. Thanks again gentlemen. Learning while laughing has rarely been so pleasurable. Mind yourselves, as they say in Southern Ireland ;)
While I have sentiments to your observations I see no other way to accomplish the goal of adding solar and a dingy on a monohulled liveaboard bluewater cruiser setup such as this one. Your options are seriously hampered with minimal beam and deck space for a dingy and solar. I have seen solar panels hanging off the side hand rails like those on Sailing Sophisticated Lady and Captain Ricks novel solution. But he also has a huge solar arch as well for the bulk of the solar needed and the dingy. Yes, some throw the dingy up on the bow or tie it off with a long line and drag in behind the stern and try to place solar on the coach roof but the then the mainsail blocks the sun and defeats the intended purpose of having solar there. In my humble opinion the only fully aesthetic solution is getting a catamaran!
When I hear "Hallsburg-Rassy" I think of a racer. This is their humble beginnings? This is one of the boats you've shown I really REALLY like. Thank you, gentlemen!
Taller down below than I expected, Randy’s learning curve notwithstanding. If I were a little shorter myself, it might be a perfect boat after your suggested adjustments. Great episode as always!
Nice how Randy’s enthusiasm for the boat increased as you explored further. First impressions are not always reliable. Nice size, well maintained and fun to minimize.
This is the first vessel you've shown that I've drooled over that I wouldn't have to change much on. Definitely get rid of the training wheels, no hinge to flip them up or anything just an instant delete for me. Maybe some refrigeration, a small portable gen, a small solar setup, change that garish looking stove, fix the autopilot where it connects to the quadrant and away I'd go. Going to the islands is my goal so I'd probably leave the huge transom workout bars just to be able to make sure my dingy is safe at night. I'm not looking to go fast, I just want to be able to get from A to B safely and comfortably. I she'd be able to do that even with the huge windbreak hanging off the back. You've shown some amazing vessels on this channel and I've more then fell in love with a few. Now I have to add this one to that list.
I agree with you, the more I look at here the more she seems like a realy possibility to do exactly as you described for coastal cruising and island hopping. Probably the right size for a singlehanded sailor such as ourselves, and I would make all the same changes you described as well.
Another thing to notice in the forepeak is that it's also insulated between the fibreglass and the wood panels. Really good for Cold North Sea Nordic sailing
A very, very nice boat and it doesn't appear to need any restoration, just a few modifications. Too bad the current owner apparently can't handle it but someone will come along and make it their own. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
It would be VERY interesting to see you two guys in Europe (especially in the Baltic Area) where boats like the Hallberg Rasmus are totally common, We have so much to see, come on over! 🙂
I was thinking along those lines but different. It’d be cool to see the captain Q and Ran-Day take a trip up to Port Townsend in Washinton , or Vancouver to see a couple boats from out there. Maybe we could do a special Patron effort to cover the travel expenses?
I've seen just about every episode you've ever made and although there have been some great boats, this one somehow does stand out, 35', so much room and the inside layout is unique yet efficient and roomy, Great choice of boat to show
Classic boat with an underbody that I like so much more than the fin keel and skeg mounted rudder witch always seemed like the dangling participle of a sentence. Thank you gentlemen for finding another beauty. Certainly need to remove the tower of Babel at the stern and the rear thruster, but all else would be fine for getting on the road to circle the globe. Just a few cases of Dirty and some good rum to wash it down and you're off. Have a great week gentlemen.
Captain, did you say "I don't need to win the races?" I sailed with you on Heritage and witnessed the gleam in your eye and the smile on your face when we were going head to head with Weatherly (just sayin'). BTW, another wonderful find.
Thanks for showing us this classic! Despite the excessive stainless arch (and puzzling stern thruster), that boat seems to be in very, very good shape - a credit to the owner for the upkeep.
the condition of this boat is quite amazing,so much for Chris at ''chasing latitudes'' claim that pretty much any sailboat older than yr. 2000 is going to need a small fortune to make her seaworthy.
@@pietersoeters9983 Depends on what you're doing with it. I for one don't want to race or live on even a well maintained classic boat; the maintenance costs are higher, they're slower, parts are generally harder to find, the layouts are worse for day to day living and lack important things like walk through transoms, they have natural materials that rot etc. Crossing an ocean yeah give me the older rassy, pacific seacraft, island packet or whatever any day of the week but for the 99.99% of the time you're not doing that I'd rather have the plastic fantastic with a nice shower and living space. Just my 2c. Classic boats are a passion project, they don't really make sense value-wise the vast majority of the time. Just hink about how much money the owner has probably thrown into this money pit to maintain it in this condition.
Really like this boat!!! Great find!! I think this is by far the lowest priced used Hallberg Rassy I’ve ever seen for sale. Looks so solidly built and very well maintained.
I’ve actually owned a Rasmus since 2007 and have sailed over 20,000nm in her now…….similar anchoring arrangement as here.never been a problem with hobbie-horsing and I’ve been out in a gale crossing the Bay of Biscay! Anyway, the boat is in Greece at the moment and I’m looking forward to cruising her in 2023………….😊
My grandfather was from Belgium and eventually wound up as a shop worker for KCS swearing wheels back on for train engines. With the size of the wheels he eventually got hurt. Two of his children went on to serve the church. Really good people.
Love all your tid bits of information CQ/RD. Love how you two enjoy the journey along the way. Love the small blue water boats. Simple things for a simple mind like mine. Much love
LOve this boat, absolutely beautiful world passage maker, yes I would remove the tower and brake lol, She reminds me of a Dickerson 35 I sailed back in 1975.
Hey Cap Hey Randy The first thing i would do to this nice boat is loose that Jungle Jim sitting on the stern not just because it's heavy and useless but it is a wind catcher and most likely why someone had to install that thruster at the stern so loose it too. Definitely get that quadrant system redone right ( what a mess ) .I liked Randy's input there very much ,So thank you Randy .Now about that engine room WOW clean, in good shape, roomy and enough power to get you out of a rip tide . The bow sprit for now I would loss about half that chain and yes find a way to let it move below decks as far as possible .with these two fixes you could loss 500 pounds of weight and make maneuvering and controlling the boat much easier .As for the rest of the boat , Happy sailing . most definitely a family friendly vessel . If the owner were to do these changes a follow up video would be nice to show the before and after .I'm sure it would be a dynamic if not dramatic change .Side note to Randy I know you are a very busy guy but maybe you could do an update of what is happening with your boat just commentary with pictures would be wonderful . Thanks once more for a nice view of a nice boat .
@@YachtHunters Ah yes time The one thing that will not wait and as you and I know so well It is the most precious thing we cannot buy .I never though to ask do you still have a boat of your own that you take out .
That boat looks brand new! Amazing how clean it is. Even the engine room had a white floor you could see😁well worth the money for all that boat! Love the older sturdy blue water boats💯thank you guys again for showing a time piece! Stay safe and healthy🙏
Another sophisticated gentleman's review of a fine Bluewater cruiser. Just a little tender love and care and she will be ship shape and ready for another adventure in no time. I am actually stunned at how clean and well maintained this boat is. For a 1978 she looks like she just came from the ship builder. She seems perfect for coastal sailing doing the Florida Loop, going up and down the ICW, and cruising around Bermuda and the Caribbean. She also looks like she can be set up for short handed or solo sailing with a few tweaks here and there like self tailing electric winches and maybe an in-boom mainsail furler system and then she would be perfect for a solo sailor or couple wanting minimal effort. While I have sentiments to your observations as to why the boat may be a bit sluggish and hard to handle when sailing, I really dont see any other way to accomplish the goal of adding solar and a dingy on a monohulled liveaboard bluewater cruiser setup such as this one. Your options are seriously hampered with minimal beam and deck space for a dingy and solar. I have seen solar panels hanging off the side hand rails like those on Sailing Sophisticated Lady and Captain Ricks novel solution. But he also has a huge solar arch as well for the bulk of the solar needed and the dingy. Yes, some throw the dingy up on the bow or tie it off with a long line and drag in behind the stern and try to place solar on the coach roof but the then the mainsail blocks the sun and defeats the intended purpose of having solar there. I havent seen a stern thruster setup like that before, so its rather intriguing to say the least. Its interesting to note that one, why does a 36ft boat need stern thrusters, and second, if any thrusters were to be added why not the bow? I am certain the so-called stern thruster setup was added due to the added weight on the stern and difficulty in swinging the stern around with just the rudder at slow speeds in the marina when docking, otherwise if at anchor I dont see much of an issue needing a stern thruster setup. I agree that if you are going to have that external below the waterline stern thruster setup it is better to be raised out of the water when not in use which will greatly improve the boats movement through the water. I also agree with changing the PROP setup with a folding prop to minimize drag through the water below the water line, there are many on the market that work very well these days and can add several knots to your speed through the water. I felt the storage tanks were too small for crossing oceans such as going to the South Pacific or Canaries. An I did not see a water maker setup for that as well. You would need allot of jerry cans of water and fuel on along both sides of the deck to even consider such a passage. But I would highly recommend the addition of a water maker so only fuel cans would be needed on deck. And I did not see a generator or any solar panels, so a proper alternator added to the engine or a separate genset and a couple of panels would need to be added initially in my opinion. Then I would replace the gas oven and stove with an all electric convention and induction setup. Also, I didnt see anything about lighting, so need to address that with some wiring and switches. Oh, and definitely need to fix the autopilot where it connects to the quadrant and get that checked out with Edson marine. And I would add a Windvane for backup as well, those things are life savers as not only do they backup the autopilot but also backup the rudder should that become damage. Its a necessity in my book to have on any monohulled bluewater cruiser these days. I would also add an electric refrigerator and freezer as I need a place to store all that fish I am going to catch, lol. Otherwise a beautiful and gorgeous boat all around and I am sure it will make somone VERY happy for years to come! In my humble opinion the only other fully aesthetic and technical solution to solving the stern issues you sited is getting a catamaran!
I'm always impressed with "Davits." I think great ~ you've got to have a place for a dingy. But then yea. The ""Windage and Weight." Great insight there Captain ! Thank you.
About the connection btw *Vindö, Olle Enderlein and Hallberg-Rassy:* Vindö was founded by Carl Andersson in the late 1920's. He started out with work/pilot boats, racers like Drake and 5.5m, and built the first Enderlein design Kay (a 14,4 m cruiser) in 1949. So far as I know did they collaborate again when they built several Enderlein designed Royal Vikings for export to the US. Also, the yards' first work with GRP was some of the interior of Scandinavian Queen, a 12 m cruiser designed by Enderlein. So that there are Vindö blood running in the HR veins has a reason. One cool thing: when I was a kid I went sailing on my neighbor's Vindö 40. Later he had several HR's and now at 90 yrs old he and his wife are sailing their Najad. I remember he was so enthusiastic when he got his first HR bcs he said "it was a modern Vindö". The plug to V40 was the yards' last wooden hull construction, and was later refitted to a sailing vessel. As far as I remember, my neighbor's V40 was a wooden boat ....
I actually really like that structure on the back of the boat. Form follows function, and that really helps with having a place to set solar panels, it will stow the dinghy for short trips, and it will help lift the dinghy aboard when setting on the deck for longer journeys. And that tubing isn't very thick, that whole frame weighs probably no more than 60lbs max. I think you've just highlighted my future boat, I'm in love with this design, very impressive, and the name, Hallberg Rassy, it doesn't get any better than that! Lovely boat. Thank you! Edit: there's been 760 of this design built so there's definitely a strong owners group, there's spare parts, there's great fixes for any common issues with the boat, is perfect. I'm getting one!
I looked at one of these just over a year ago and was so impressed for how much they fit into 35 feet, plus the security of the cockpit to boot! I love the boat I got/have now (Nor'West 33) but that H-R is about the only one I looked at that makes me think, "What if?" (The one Captain Q looked at is in better condition.)
Hey guys, been enjoying your vids. The Hallberg-Rassy looks great. I have an idea for you; trip to the west coast this winter, California and up To Washington state, lots of great boats on the west coast so if you feel like a road trip you might enjoy that and probably your audience would and you’ll sell some boats to us west coasters. I live on a 31 foot sloop, a Spencer, nice little sloop and somewhat famous on the west coast due to being in 4 issues of Pacific Yachting magazine so far. She’s insulated for Alaska also and has been up the inside passage to Haida Gwaii and Alaska. Keep up the fun and informative vids, thx :)
We on the West coast need someone like you here. I've been so tempted to head east to buy one of these boats but the effort and cost to get them back home takes the wind out of my sails. But, hey keep it up, I'm learning tons about the various designs.
Great aerial drone shot Ran-day . Gives quite the perspective on size and condition. I am not a fan of the aft , solitary confinement, cabin as much as I like center cockpit. Also I prefer the ketch rig on the Rassy and why are the winches not self tailing ? The one head is kind of tiny for the more portly among us who enjoy showers. As a beautiful antique hobby horse it gets full points from me. Now the good. Price. I don't even have an idea how much it would be to build today but that price is depreciated from back in the day by a lot. The engine and cockpit are perfect for an old guy like myself. Aft thruster to windvane great idea Captain Q . Finally, thank you gentlemen once again for these marvelous presentations each week. Well done.
Hi Captain Q and Randy , thank you for your tour of this Yacht for its age it is in very good condition like you said with a few changes you could sell this boat anywhere in the world thank you once again guys keep up the good work love your videos Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
Hi Captain Q all good just love the yachts that you show the prices on a lot of them are so reasonable in Australia pay double or even triple that price thank you once again for your wonderful videos insights into yachting
Nice boat. I appreciate and salute the fine care taken with her over 50 years. The faux teak decking applied looks good in the video. Does it appear that way when you are actually on the boat?
Simply stunning yacht Captain, half almost pilot house set-up would be just the ticket. Would have to upgrade refrigeration for longer cruises but well worth doing .I love this yacht. Thanks guys
There was an opportunity for a few more points had it been the ketch variant. It always amazes me how the Rasmus seems to command top dollar. Granted this one appears to be very well maintained. I am a little curious about the condition of the deck core? And I do agree with your observations about the accessories on the ends, both ends. All that said, I would enjoy a Rasmus for sure. Great find!
I really like the part about the steering. nice boat..... Can't be soon enough for me. Question for ya. Have you seen or heard of a Nonsuch going blue water?
I have one of these, based in Berkeley. This is really a solid (and entertaining!) walkthrough. Really inspiring refit too despite a few unusual decisions. The stern thruster would be a speed killer under sail, but I get the reasoning: they handle wonderfully and predictably under power moving forward, but steering in reverse is a crap shoot. They do go better to windward than you'd think if you get the balance right. Odd trick I like in typical SF Bay conditions (lumpy waves and 20-25kn+ breeze) is to go jib only. We have a 135% tacked to the bow, no sprit. So apparently the CE is far enough aft that it balances nicely.
I would rework The rear pulpit/arch take a couple feet out of the Height set it up for some solar panels add a couple of lithium batteries deep sixth the rear brake block up the cabin top rails sail down the intercoastal and go across to the islands that draft is awesome
Yes the HR boats are incredibly well made. He is not a surveyor but we have a good friend, Jim, who is… you can see him here (and his contact info is in the video) SAILBOAT BUYING TIPS - Part 2! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zq7QEnL3WP8.html
Very nice boat and maintained so well, it doesn't look its age... But yeah, definitely get rid of the tuna tower dinghy holder thing LOL Could reuse the tubing to replace the inadequate hand holds you pointed out.. Overall great little boat for the money.. Randae was on a roll, love the humor..lol
Truly a very nice find... For a boat of that age to pull in that kind of price, it better be as nice as this looks to be. Didn't here you say anything about the hours on engine... Oh as far as wood burning things... There called grills!!! If you need to heat your boat,,,, your going the wrong way!!! Light windbreaker for that early morning sail, but come 10am,,, it better not be needed, or again, YOUR GOING THE WRONG WAY!!! It does look like a dry boat. That should be another point. Because in life,,, keeping your wife dry,( meaning she'll actually want to go with you), deserve's that extra point... Totally agree with your assessment of all that anchor chain needing to move down... This was a nice find...
"YOUR GOING THE WRONG WAY" if you need a wood stove in the boat...This gave me a great chuckle as I had the same thought running through my mind when Captain Q mentioned it, lol. Although, the boat is currently docked up in New London, Connecticut, so I am assuming they are speaking of northerners that sail in the spring and fall months up there and is a bit nippy. I dont think any 35 foot boat made in 1978 deserves that price as you stated unless it was wrapped in plastic out of the boatbuilding yard and stored in a sealed environmentally controlled shed all this time, I believe anyone wanting to make an offer should offer 15-25K, maybe 35K, but I would never put nearly 60K into a boat of this age when I KNOW it is going to require allot of work to maintain her. I already now its going to need engine work, they alwasy do. I think its a 2008 engine, so 14 years old, but in 2020 they had to replace all the injectors, which doesnt seem normal to me after 12 years. Which makes me believe it was a used or refurbished engine replacement in 2008 and not a brand spanken new engine. If I bought the boat, I would replace that engine right off, period, no questions asked, just not safe to have an old engine that you never can rely on, especially if I am thinking about crossing oceans.
@@MichaelBuck or in my case, the Caribbean.. getting it to the Pacific is big time expensive.. even if you truck it. Know I'd probably not be north of Jacksonville!!!
I do hate that terrible atrocity on the stern. Even someone like me can see how that is a problem on rolling seas, side to side and the rocking horse motion with the weight forward. I like this episode, so much learning. The boat is still a good boat and easily fixed.
This was a timely video for me with the info on the steering. I'm on the verge of making an offer on my first boat, an Erikson 27. I don't have any experience with wheel steering. Is it the right thing for a boat that size, and if not, can a wheel be easily converted to a tiller steering system? I've learned so much from your videos. Thanks,
when you have a wheel there is always a way to rig a back up tilller in case of a failure .. but in a boat that size the cockpit is not as roomy as larger boats so it is nice to not have a tilller swinging thru the cockpit knocking knees etc
My wife says I'm crazy but I'm used to it.. I'm planning on buying 20 acres in the southern part of our great America at the beginning of next year and I plan on putting a 5acre pond onto the property. After it fills and is stocked with fish I'm wanting to buy a older classic sailboat and put it in the pond and live aboard it.. I think it would make a wonderful small home for her and I and eventually it will become a guest house
I like it. For that money though, pending a decent survey, I’d want an AIS thrown in along with some type of insurance for standing rigging, etc. or throw in a wind vane or a hydro generator. Great pedigreed boat.
Maybe the wrong question but it comes from a novice sailor with a background in power boating. We really enjoy your episodes and have learned a lot about sailboats. I'm wondering if you could mention what the speed is, under power, of the various boats you review. Thanks Capt Q and Randy.
All these displacement hulls both power and sail are restricted to the length of the waterline To determine a boats speed take square rout of the lwl (load waterline)and multiply by 1.23. All displacement can exceed those numbers but only with an inordinate amount of additional Hp or wind Do the math first The joy of displacement hulls lies in the low speeds which keep your vertebra intact
@@YachtHunters Thanks Captain Q. As an old timer powerboater, I should have known that answer. Old age.... Your is the best site, by far, for someone wanting to learn about sailboats. Thanks you!
Ive never seen a rear frame that high.. why? A water jet pump would reduce the drag and give the same control. That boat was built for Northern Waters so hence full weather protection is a major consideration.. Flat glass panes Can be replaced easily in the event of a breakage.. curved not so easily.
Nice find! Not much better than a HR at a screaming price/condition. If I was into a small (ish) boat this would be on my short list. The extra jewelry is easily removed and that boat will go almost anywhere at almost any time.
Nice boat. I have a weakness for that aft cabin layout in a small boat. I just wonder how it sailed if the glaring issues mentioned were corrected. It's general shape and underbody does not seem to justify the need for such a large engine.
this will not be a greyhound but will be slow and steady and get you wherever safely the motor was part of the original cconcept which makes a lot of sense its power makes up for the lack of waterline and sailors rarely cruise a-b on sails alone unless they are racing interesting concept