Hallberg-Rassy 53 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1992 – 2006·~88 hulls·Hallberg-Rassy
Hallberg-Rassy 53 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
53.94' · 16.44 m
Displ.
50,706 lbs · 23,000 kg
First year
1992

The HallbergRassy 53, produced between 1992 and 2006, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Swedish shipyard. Designed by Germán Frers, this model succeeded the Olle Enderleindesigned HallbergRassy 49 and signaled a shift toward hulls that combined legendary bluewater toughness with significantly improved sailing performance. With 88 hulls completed, the 53 was the flagship of the fleet for over a decade, offering a level of seakindliness and interior volume that solidified the brand’s dominance in the luxury longdistance cruising market. The yacht is characterized by its high freeboard, integral swimming platform, and the iconic fixed windshield that protects the center cockpit. According to the HallbergRassy official archive, the design was intended to provide a "stateoftheart" cruising experience, moving away from the heavydisplacement, slowermoving hulls of the 1970s toward a more balanced, modern underbody.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 439,500
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+21.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
Italy (26.7%) · Spain (20.0%) · United Kingdom (20.0%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hallberg-Rassy 53 listings span 7 countries. Italy leads with 4 listings (26.7%), followed by Spain and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

15 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 487,1894226.7%
Spain$ 406,0563220.0%
United Kingdom$ 572,2583220.0%
Thailand$ 450,0002013.3%
Australia$ 429,000106.7%
France$ 494,481106.7%
United States$ 495,000106.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 3635.66'$ 116,3485121
Hallberg-Rassy 4949.08'$ 255,9673319
Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk I44.52'$ 383,3683219
Hallberg-Rassy 4546.33'$ 209,2752917
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 407,2202910
Hallberg-Rassy 3938.88'$ 177,4722610
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,7562612
Hallberg-Rassy 3737.14'$ 241,6952612
Hallberg-Rassy 5454.92'$ 973,382187
Hallberg-Rassy 53You are here$ 439,500167
Hallberg-Rassy 5554.72'$ 1,221,659104

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hallberg-Rassy 53 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hallberg-Rassy 53 over the past 12 months is $439,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hallberg-Rassy 53 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Hallberg-Rassy 53 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hallberg-Rassy 53 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hallberg-Rassy 53 has increased by 21.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hallberg-Rassy 53 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hallberg-Rassy 53 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (26.7%), Spain (20.0%), United Kingdom (20.0%).
05Do Hallberg-Rassy 53 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Hallberg-Rassy 53 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Hallberg-Rassy 53?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 36, Hallberg-Rassy 49, Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk I. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.