Hallberg-Rassy 49 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Hallberg-Rassy 49 means chasing a scarce 1982–1997 cruiser of which only 89 were built, designed by Olle Enderlein. Most survivors trace to owner use, though ex-charter examples are common and both owner three-cabin and alternative layouts appear. Knowing the rig and deck differences across the production run matters more than cosmetic trim when you inspect a specific hull.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common on the used market, but both are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The standard plan places a master stateroom aft with private head, a guest berth amidships, and a V-berth forward near a second head, with the galley to port at the companionway and nav station opposite. Charter layouts were optional from new and brought an enlarged galley and a centerline berth. A few Caribia editions carry a short superstructure with portlights and a galley forward of the elevated saloon — a different deck entirely, worth identifying before you compare prices.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Teak decks, furling main, bow thruster, chartplotter, inverter, electric winches, AIS, life raft, heating, and autopilot are commonly fitted and should be expected on most used Hallberg-Rassy 49s. Often-seen additions include bimini, dinghy davits, radar, air conditioning, solar, freezer, and hot water, which speak to how these boats have been modernized for liveaboard use. For buyer consequence, focus on the power and energy cluster — inverter, solar, and bow thruster tell you how self-sufficient the boat is at anchor and in tight marinas — and on sail-handling upgrades like the furling main and electric winches that reduce crew workload on a 39,683-pound hull.
What to Inspect
The lead keel is moulded into a GRP pocket that is part of the hull anchor, so check that integral structure for stress or repair at the hull junction rather than assuming a bolted-on fin. The solid fiberglass hull and flush deck are straightforward, but the Caribia edition's different deck with short superstructure and portlights deserves close scrutiny for its altered geometry. Confirm which rig you are viewing: early ketches gave way to sloops with a taller main mast and larger genoa winches, and mast position and chainplates stayed the same — verify chainplate condition regardless of rig.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Hallberg-Rassy 49 are France, Greece, Netherlands, Italy, Croatia, and the United States. Because the model is a rare find, view any candidate as a long-term keeper rather than a quick flip.
- Confirm rig type and matching winch size before comparing to similar listings
- Inspect the encapsulated keel pocket and hull-to-deck joint for prior repair
- Verify whether the hull is a standard, charter, or Caribia layout
- Check common fitted systems — bow thruster, inverter, electric winches — for service history
- Target markets in France, Greece, Netherlands, Italy, Croatia, or the United States
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hallberg-Rassy 49. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 15 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 1 | $198,660 | — |
| Apr 25 | 1 | $278,723 | +40.3% |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $199,000 | -28.6% |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $246,261 | +23.7% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $245,349 | -0.4% |
| Oct 25 | 4 | $210,877 | -14.1% |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $247,017 | +17.1% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $243,782 | -1.3% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $279,282 | +14.6% |
| Mar 26 | 4 | $246,261 | -11.8% |
| Apr 26 | 9 | $278,723 | +13.2% |
| May 26 | 5 | $221,635 | -20.5% |
| Jun 26 | 4 | $55,968 | -74.7% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $55,968 | 0.0% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $221,635 | +296.0% |
Where they're listed
Hallberg-Rassy 49 listings appear across 8 countries. France has the most listings with 7 (21.9%), followed by Greece and Croatia.
Country view
32 listings · 8 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $246,261 | 7 | 0 | 21.9% |
| Greece | $222,195 | 6 | 1 | 18.8% |
| Croatia | $55,968 | 5 | 1 | 15.6% |
| Italy | $296,633 | 5 | 0 | 15.6% |
| United Kingdom | $198,030 | 4 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Spain | $181,897 | 2 | 0 | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $278,723 | 2 | 0 | 6.3% |
| United States | $199,000 | 1 | 0 | 3.1% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylas 49 | 48.88' | $ 375,000 | 38 | 6 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk I | 44.52' | $ 375,000 | 34 | 10 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 49You are here | — | $ 231,618 | 33 | 2 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 46 | 48.5' | $ 390,449 | 33 | 8 |
| Hunter 49 | 49.92' | $ 204,500 | 28 | 11 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 54 | 54.92' | $ 884,301 | 25 | 6 |
| Taswell 49 | 48.83' | $ 166,500 | 24 | 3 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 53 | 53.94' | $ 450,000 | 21 | 3 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 41 | 41' | $ 84,108 | 20 | 3 |
| Oyster Yachts 49 | 51.83' | $ 376,601 | 14 | 2 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 48 | 49.18' | $ 560,104 | 11 | 4 |