Frauscher H-Boat Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

27.25' · 8.31 m

Displ.

3,190 lbs · 1,447 kg

First year

1967

The Frauscher HBoat represents a pivotal chapter in European maritime history, bridging the gap between traditional wooden craftsmanship and the modern era of fiberglass production. Originally designed in 1967 by Finnish naval architect Hans Groop, the HBoat was envisioned as a vessel that could offer both competitive onedesign racing and modest weekend cruising capabilities. While several European yards were granted licenses to produce the design, the Austrian builder Frauscher Boats became one of the most prominent manufacturers, producing over 600 units. The boat’s enduring popularity—with over 5,000 hulls produced globally—stems from its status as the largest keelboat class in Europe, offering a unique blend of Alpine elegance and Baltic durability.