Hallberg-Rassy 55 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Hallberg-Rassy 55 represents a pivotal evolution in the Swedish shipyard’s storied lineage, bridging the gap between traditional blue-water heavy displacement and the modern requirements for light, speed, and ease of handling. Launched in 2013 as the successor to the highly successful Hallberg-Rassy 54, the 55 was designed by Germán Frers to maximize the potential of the center-cockpit concept. It is a yacht defined by its massive internal volume, a hallmark of the Frers-designed hull, which features nearly vertical ends and a long waterline to ensure consistent hull speeds during long-range passage making. Unlike its predecessors, the 55 integrated significantly more natural light through the addition of large hull portlights and flush-mounted deck hatches, moving the brand away from the "dark wood cavern" aesthetic of the 1980s toward a contemporary, airy ambiance. According to the official Hallberg-Rassy 55 archive, the model was produced until 2017, when it was eventually succeeded by the even more performance-oriented Hallberg-Rassy 57.