Hallberg-Rassy 53
Sailboat Hallberg-Rassy 53
Presented by
Stephen Varrow
2002 Hallberg-Rassy 53' (16.15 m) HR53
West End, Virgin Islands (British)
Persistence
Sailboat Hallberg-Rassy 53 is a high-quality, center-cockpit bluewater cruiser built by the esteemed Swedish yard, designed by Germán Frers. Perfect for long-distance voyages with a small crew, it offers safety, comfort, and ample storage. Premium features and a luxurious teak interior.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Cutter
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: HRM53065F102
Vessel ID# 2822197 Last Updated: 2025-04-16 09:56:57
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Generator |
| A/C |
| Electronics Upgrade |
| New Standing Rigging |
| Water Maker |
| Notable Upgrades: * All new standing rigging (Oct 2022) * Vesper Cortex Units (2x) * Vesper Wireless Handset (3x) * Vesper tethered Handset * Iridium Go * Iridium Go Exec * Butane to Propane conversion * New Mainsail (May 2023) * Complete electronics upgrade * New STNG network installed * Raymarine I70s (9x) * 2x at Navigation Station * 1x at helm * 5x at Companionway * 1x at aft cabin * Raymarine 16 at companionway * Raymarine 12 at navigation station * New Raymarine autopilot system (2x) * Raymarine P70 (2x) * Raymarine Evo * Raymarine ACU (2x) * Raymarine Quantum Radar * ICOM M94D with AIS handheld VHF * All new helm panel and switches (electronic) * New 12’ Dinghy and 20 hp Honda outboard * New Magma Grill (large) * New inverter and chargers (2x) (not installed) * All new batteries (11x) * Bottom scrapped and completely painted (Jan 2023) |
| Tenders: 12’ Dinghy and 20 hp Honda outboard |
Classic Sailboat
$ 449,000 USD
€ 399,093 Euros
$ 626,018 CAD
£ 337,492 GBP
Description
The Hallberg-Rassy 53 is renowned for its blend of seaworthiness, elegance, and exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by Germán Frers, this bluewater cruiser is ideal for long-distance voyages, offering stability, comfort, and ease of handling. With spacious accommodations, including luxurious interiors and well-thought-out storage, the yacht is perfect for extended voyages. The model's sturdy build, including a bulb keel for enhanced performance, ensures excellent sailing capabilities, even in challenging conditions. Features like large fuel and water tanks, along with advanced technical systems, make the Hallberg-Rassy 53 an outstanding choice for global exploration.
The yacht’s elegant design, superb sailing performance, and attention to every detail of construction make it a top choice for those looking for a long-range cruising yacht that combines timeless luxury with cutting-edge performance.
Sturdy, seaworthy centercockpit yacht built by the Swedish quality yard Hallberg-Rassy. The Hallberg-Rassy 53 is a reliable, safe bluewater cruiser for long hauls with a small crew. The deep centre cockpit with fixed windscreen and high coaming provides good protection and wide, unobstructed running decks allow safe movement even in rough conditions. The Hallberg-Rassy 53 was designed by Argentine star-designer Germán Frers and built under supervision of Germanischer Lloyd (GL). Large diesel and fresh water tank capacities ensure a high degree of
autonomy and there is plenty of storage space throughout the vessel in lockers, drawers and storage compartments. The level of craftsmanship in boatbuilding at the traditional Hallberg-Rassy shipyard on the island of Orust in the Swedish Western Archipelago sets standards: the quality of the moulded GRP, the finish of the interior joinery and the standard of the technical installations are beyond question.
"Persistence" has the optional Burma-teak interior. 3 cabin layout with double side berth and additional single berth in aft cabin, U-shaped galley to starboard and two single settees to port in saloon. Both heads compartments with separate shower. Extensive specification including hydraulic furling, electric winches, electric davits, hydraulic gangway, diesel generator, watermaker, heating and air conditioning etc. The yacht is equipped for circumnavigation! New set of NORTH-Sails in 2021, new mainsail 2023
Specifications
HIN/IMO: HRM53065F102
LOA: 53' 11'' (16.43 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 2002
Beam: 15' 3''
LWL: 43' 10''
Draft Min: 7' 6''
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 8
Single Berths: 1
V Berths: 1
Double Berths: 3
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Fuel Tank: 224.55 Gallons (850 Liters)
Fresh Water: 269.46 Gallons (1020 Liters)
Displacement: 23000 kilos
Ballast Weight: 19799 lbs
Dry Weight: 50600
Designer: German Frers
Builder: Hallberg-Rassy Varvs AB (SWE)
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- Engine Model: TAMD41
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 145.00
- Power KW: 108.13
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Whisper Power
- Generator KW: 6.00
Full Details
Rig and Sails
- New standing rigging (Oct 2022)
- Top rigged, deck-stepped, hydraulic furling mast by SELDEN
- Two sets of spreaders and diamond stay
- Hydraulic genoa furling system FURLEX
- Fixed cutter stay with hydraulic furling system FURLEX
- Hydraulic NAVTEC backstay tensioner
- Hydraulic boom vang NAVTEC
- Central NAVTEC hydraulic panel for backstay tensioner and boom vang in cockpit
- Spinnaker pole stowed on mast
- Insulated backstay
- Cockpit lighting in boom
- 3-colour light and anchor light in top
- New Furling mainsail (May 2023) NORTH-Sails NPL Tour Xi grey CRG approx. 65 m² (new 2021) with vertical battens
- Furling genoa NORTH-Sails NPL Tour Xi grey CRG approx. 90 m² (new 2021) with UV-protection
- Furling jib for cutter stay NORTH-Sails NPL Tour Xi grey CRG approx. 27 m² (new 2021) with UV-protection
- Spinnaker deck gear
- Stainless steel bowsprit
Deck
- Teak deck on running decks, coachhouse roof, aft deck, swim platform and in cockpit
- Two electric genoa winches LEWMAR 66CEST
- Two electric mainsheet winches LEWMAR 48CEST
- 2 x halyard winch LEWMAR 44.2CST on mast
- 1 x electric halyard winch LEWMAR 40CEST on deck forward of mast
- Electric anchor windlass LOFRANS 1.500 W on deck
- Mooring gear: CQR-anchor 34 kg and 70 m anchor chain 12 mm
- Electric stainless steel davits SIMPSON with remote control
- Fixed windscreen with aluminium frame and opening centre window
- Sprayhood (new 2021)
- Cockpit cover (sprayhood extension) new 2021
- Bimini (new 2021)
- Stainless steel antenna mast at stern
- Two deck lockers below aft deck
- Stern shower hot/cold
- Electric deck wash pump
- Swim ladder
- Spring cleats amidships
- Folding teak seats in pushpit
- Teak outboard bracket on pushpit
- Gates in lifelines to starboard and port
- Folding teak cockpit table
- Hydraulic BEZENZONI gangway with railing (new 2021)
Layout / Interior
- Hallberg-Rassy 53 in 3 cabin-layout with Burma teak interior
- L-shaped dinette to starboard and two folding chairs at saloon table
- Two single armchairs with chest of drawers to port
- Forward facing chart table to port aft
- U-shaped galley to starboard aft
- - Worktop in white CORIAN
- - Double sink
- - Electric cool box
- - Microwave 230 V
- - Dishwasher MIELE
- - FORCE10 gas cooker (3 burners and oven)
- - Additional freezer in locker behind chart table
- Aft cabin with two double berths to starboard, single berth to port (all berths with slatted frames) and seat in
- between, ample storage in lockers and storage compartments
- Owner's heads with separate shower, electric toilet and washing machine
- Forward cabin with V-shaped double berth, lockers and storage compartments
- Lateral cabin to starboard with double bunk beds (with lee cloth)
- Guest heads compartment with separate shower and electric toilet to port forward
- Carpet (new 2021)
- Blinds and mosquito screens in deck hatches
Technical Equipment
- VOLVO PENTA TAMD41 6 cylinder turbo diesel 145 hp/107 KW
- Stainless steel diesel tank approx. 850 l
- Shaft drive and 3 blade feathering propeller MAXPROP
- Large engine compartment with good service access to technical components
- Fuel cleaning system
- Double diesel filters
- Bow thruster 15 hp with wireless remote control
- Diesel generator Whisper Power 6 KW (new 2019) with separate starter battery 12 V
- 230 V shore connection with charging cable and 230 V sockets in interior
- 12 V sockets
- 2 x battery charger MASTERVOLT Mass 24 V/50 A
- Additional battery charger MASTERVOLT 12 V/40 A for starter batteries
- Inverter MASTERVOLT Mass Sine 24 V/230 V/2.500 W
- 2 x isolation transformer MASTERVOLT Mass GI 3.5
- 8 x AGM service battery 12 V/85 Ah (total capacity: 24 V/340 Ah)
- Starter battery 12 V
- Alternator 12 V/60 A
- Additional alternator 24 V/100 A (new 2015)
- Battery controller DCC6000
- 2 x Diesel heating WEBASTO
- Airconditioning CLIMMA for saloon and cabins
- Central hoover system
- 2 x Electric toilet
- Washing machine KENNY Euronova
- Hot water boiler 80 l
- Watermaker ENWA MT3200
Electronics
NEW Equipment:
- Complete electronics upgrade
- New STNG network installed
- Raymarine I70s (9x)
- 2x at Navigation Station
- 1x at helm
- 5x at Companionway
- 1x at aft cabin
- Raymarine 16 at companionway
- Raymarine 12 at navigation station
- New Raymarine autopilot system (2x)
- Raymarine P70 (2x)
- Raymarine Evo
- Raymarine ACU (2x)
- Raymarine Quantum Radar
- ICOM M94D with AIS handheld VHF
- All new helm panel and switches (electronic)
- Radar antenna RAYMARINE Super HD Digital (open scanner antenna) on antenna mast at stern
- Autopilot AUTOHELM ST7001+ with control unit at helm and at chart table
- Wireless remote control RAYMARINE Smartcontrol
- Compass
- 3 x additional RAYTHEON ST60 multi-display at helm, chart table and in owner's cabin
- R&R combi antenna "Pacific"
- VHF-radio RAYMARINE Ray260 with stations at helm and chart table
- Handheld VHF-radio ICOM IC-M91D
- KVH 500 Fleet Broadband Satellite telephone/internet with satellite dome on antenna mast at stern
- ICOM IC-718 shortwave radio with antenna on backstay
- WiFi 4G network system
- RAYMARINE video camera in mast top and in engine room
- FUSION MS-AV750 marine entertainment system with speakers in saloon and cockpit
- TV screen with DVD player in saloon
- TV screen in owner's cabin
- Clock, barometer, thermometer/hygrometer
Safety
- Liferaft LALIZAS 6 pers. (needs service)
- RAYMARINE Lifetag MOB system
- EPIRB
- Electric signal horn
- Radar reflector
- Electric and manual bilge pump
- Rescue collar
- Life buoy
- Fire extinguishers
Additional info
- Full cover
- Cockpit cushions (new 2021)
- Fenders
- Mooring lines
- Spare parts kit
- Pots and pans
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Professional Skipper Steve Varrow takes over the helm as senior broker for the Virgin Islands.
Steve takes the natural progression to a professional yacht broker after a lifetimes work on boats and being at sea, at 16 years of age he joined Princess Yachts in the UK as a shipwright and from there on has been on or around boats all his working life, for the last 17 years he has been Caribbean based as a well known charter skipper, RYA Instructor and charter yacht broker.
He has 5 transatlantic catamaran deliveries as skipper and numerous European, Caribbean and East coast USA trips on his extensive sailing resume, he has skippered virtually every model of Lagoon catamaran from the 380 up-to the 560 as well as many other makes in his role as charter skipper in the Leeward Islands and the BVI, he has a deep technical understanding of all yacht mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems and specializes in helping clients navigate through the path to become a yacht owner and owner operator in the charter yacht industry.
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