Hallberg-Rassy 55 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Hallberg-Rassy 55 means chasing a scarce commodity: only nine were built between 2012 and 2017, and most examples trace to private ownership though ex-charter boats appear with some regularity. Germán Frers’ center-cockpit design carries forward the 54’s layout while borrowing the 64’s visual restraint, and the used fleet splits between owner three-cabin arrangements and the less common two-aft-cabin alternative.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin versions dominate the resale pool, but both the standard aft owner’s cabin and the twin-aft-cabin option turn up. Ex-charter hulls are a common sight and tend to show the standard forward guest or skipper configurations. Regardless of plan, the interior runs single-level with a bright saloon, a starboard table, and a port-side seating nook; the aft head mirrors the 64’s unit. Buyers should confirm which forecabin variant they are viewing, as the berthing changes materially between owner and guest setups.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems are where the 55 most often shows her age-adjusted refits: lithium batteries, inverters, solar, and watermakers are commonly fitted, and a generator sits behind the sound-insulated engine-room door. For sail handling and docking, electric winches, a furling main, bow thruster, and a short-handed setup appear on most boats, with a hardtop and bimini shading the enlarged cockpit. Navigation is typically modern, with chartplotter, autopilot, AIS, and radar commonly present, while comfort clusters bring air conditioning, heating, and a completed transatlantic inventory. A code zero and hot water are often seen; a spinnaker or teak decks are more occasional owner additions.
What to Inspect
The known structural and systems facts center on the deck and engineering spaces rather than chronic defects. Verify the operation of the all-new deck with flush hatches and the gas-strutted teak washboard, and confirm the walk-in engine room’s sound insulation and perforated aluminium lining are intact. The rudder, skeg, and aft stiffener were revised to house a stern thruster, so check that area for added hardware or repair. The Volvo Penta D4-180 and Gori folding prop should be run to confirm the cited 8 knots at 1,400 rpm, and the Mastervolt inverter’s shore-to-battery changeover tested.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical markets for these boats are Portugal, Germany, and Sweden. Given the nine-unit production, a focused search across those regions is the only realistic path.
- Decide between owner three-cabin and two-aft-cabin layout before traveling
- Confirm lithium and watermaker upgrades match your cruising plan
- Inspect deck hatches, washboard, and stern-thruster structure closely
- Verify engine-room insulation and inverter changeover under power
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hallberg-Rassy 55. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $1,100,460 | — |
| Oct 25 | 3 | $1,222,733 | +11.1% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $1,449,812 | +18.6% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $1,198,136 | -17.4% |
| May 26 | 1 | $1,280,958 | +6.9% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $1,104,024 | -13.8% |
Where they're listed
Hallberg-Rassy 55 listings appear across 3 countries. Germany has the most listings with 3 (37.5%), followed by Portugal and Sweden.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallberg-Rassy 46 | 48.5' | $ 390,110 | 33 | 7 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 45 | 46.33' | $ 220,092 | 30 | 2 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 54 | 54.92' | $ 919,961 | 23 | 8 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 53 | 53.94' | $ 470,339 | 22 | 8 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 44 | 47.41' | $ 988,973 | 21 | 3 |
| Discovery Yachts 55 | 54.79' | $ 689,591 | 14 | 8 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 48 | 49.18' | $ 576,431 | 13 | 4 |
| Oyster 55 | 56.25' | $ 372,642 | 11 | 4 |
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| Hallberg-Rassy 62 | 61.94' | $ 895,141 | 8 | 0 |
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