Hallberg-Rassy 57 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Hallberg-Rassy 57 means stepping into a 60-foot Frers-designed centre-cockpit voyager built for unlimited ocean range. These are large, heavily equipped yachts with redundant systems and a PushButtonSailing rig, and the used fleet reflects both owner and ex-charter histories. Cross-shoppers often look at the Oyster 565 or Amel 60, but the 57’s twin-wheel layout and walk-in engine room are distinct hallmarks.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common layout seen on the used market, though both owner and other configurations appear, and ex-charter examples are common. The standard plan places a king or twin aft cabin with en-suite head, a port galley walk-through, starboard nav station, saloon with L-settee, a guest cabin with bunk, and a forward stateroom with island queen. Entry to the machinery space is via a full-size door into a walk-in engine bay, and the whole interior sits on one level for safe movement. Forward of the mast the teak deck is flush and wide; aft, the area behind the cabin is open with ample gear lockers.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Buyers will find these yachts commonly fitted with power and energy systems that matter for voyaging: a 17.5 kW low-RPM generator, large lithium battery bank, inverter, and bow thruster are usual, with a watermaker and often solar or a short-handed setup. Canvas and sail-handling clusters center on electric winches, furling main, bimini, and a code zero or asymmetric spinnaker for light-air speed. Navigation is covered by chartplotter, AIS, and radar as standard-fit items, while comfort upgrades such as air conditioning, heating, washing machine, and dinghy davits appear commonly. A stern thruster with docking function and retractable gangway are owner-level additions rather than universal.
What to Inspect
The hull and deck are hand-laid with Divinycell foam coring and solid glass at hardware mounts anchor, so check the keel bolts where the 9.9-ton lead bulb meets the deep bilge. The walk-in engine room should show intact perforated-aluminium-covered sound insulation around the Volvo Penta D4-175 and AquaDrive coupling. Twin rudders each ride dual self-adjusting bearings; confirm free steering and no play. Hydraulic systems — in-mast furling, backstay, halyards — need evidence of service, and the under-deck Furlex TD furler should operate cleanly. The 24-volt lithium bank demands disciplined management history to avoid cell imbalance.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the 57 are Sweden, France, Chile, Italy, Denmark, and the United States. For a buyer, the checklist is straightforward: confirm the layout matches intended use, verify generator and lithium bank service records, exercise all hydraulic sail controls, and inspect keel and rudder bearings. A well-kept example offers effortless ocean cruising with owner-level comfort.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hallberg-Rassy 57. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 10 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 2 | $2,795,000 | — |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $2,039,342 | -27.0% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $2,913,345 | +42.9% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $2,039,342 | -30.0% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $2,452,651 | +20.3% |
| Feb 26 | 2 | $2,534,611 | +3.3% |
| Mar 26 | 3 | $2,767,678 | +9.2% |
| Apr 26 | 8 | $2,625,319 | -5.1% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $3,500,426 | +33.3% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $2,044,488 | -41.6% |
Where they're listed
Hallberg-Rassy 57 listings appear across 5 countries. France has the most listings with 6 (28.6%), followed by Sweden and Chile.
Country view
21 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $2,770,781 | 6 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Sweden | $2,592,877 | 6 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Chile | $2,039,342 | 5 | 2 | 23.8% |
| Italy | $2,913,345 | 3 | 0 | 14.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2,767,678 | 1 | 0 | 4.8% |
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11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau 57 | 58.4' | $ 362,166 | 89 | 12 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 49 | 49.08' | $ 243,660 | 34 | 8 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 46 | 48.5' | $ 390,368 | 33 | 7 |
| Hylas 57 | 59.5' | $ 1,995,000 | 27 | 3 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 54 | 54.92' | $ 920,569 | 23 | 8 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 53 | 53.94' | $ 470,339 | 22 | 8 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 57You are here | — | $ 2,628,628 | 21 | 4 |
| Beneteau Sense 57 | 58.33' | $ 559,333 | 15 | 0 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 48 | 49.18' | $ 576,812 | 13 | 4 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 55 | 54.72' | $ 1,223,541 | 9 | 1 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 62 | 61.94' | $ 895,640 | 8 | 0 |