Hallberg-Rassy 340 Sailboats for Sale

Layouts on the Used Market

Two interior plans exist. The standard layout has two separate double cabins—a forward vee-berth master with hanging lockers and a deck hatch, and an aft cabin with a wide berth and five opening portlights—while Hallberg-Rassy’s Edition Two alternative merges them into one larger double cabin. In both, the saloon settees run 2.00 m and the head sits with composite-stone surfaces and good ventilation. The cockpit is long at 2.83 m and stretches to the transom; beneath the starboard bench is a locker large enough for dinghy, outboard, and liferaft. The galley is aft-facing by the companionway with deep fridge and Corian top. Buyers should note the aft cabin gives access to the steering gear and the rear of the Volvo Penta D1-30 under the companionway steps.

Equipment and Common Upgrades

Most boats on the market carry forced-air heating, autopilot, a swim platform, AIS, and a chartplotter as commonly fitted gear. Often-seen additions include solar panels, teak decks, and a cockpit shower. Less common owner upgrades run to an inverter, furling main, bow thruster, electric winches, and a bimini. For a buyer, the meaningful clusters are power and energy—heating and solar supporting liveaboard use—and navigation and steering, where autopilot, AIS, and chartplotter reduce short-handed workload; the folding swim platform and cockpit shower speak to Mediterranean-style comfort rather than passage-making.

What to Inspect

The saildrive O-ring seal needs replacing every seven years, so confirm service history on that interval. Older 340s were built with teak decks and should be carefully examined for condition, as later boats shifted to Eco deck. The helm position lacks foot blocks and becomes uncomfortable when heeled for long periods, a design point rather than a defect but worth a sea trial. Structurally, the laminate schedule is a well-consolidated layup using woven rovings, and the Volvo D1 engine is reliable if properly serviced per the reviewer’s observation.

Availability and Buyer's Takeaway

These yachts typically appear in Denmark, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands. When viewing, check the saildrive seal date, inspect deck material for teak versus Eco deck wear, confirm the rudder bearings feel smooth, and verify the interior plan matches your cabin count preference.

• Confirm seven-year saildrive O-ring service
• Examine teak decks on older boats; note Eco deck on later
• Decide tiller versus twin-wheel helm for your sailing
• Choose standard two-cabin or Edition Two single-cabin layout
• Test helm comfort without foot blocks when heeled