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TWIN RUDDERS

The twin rudders configuration gives a modern hull form ultimate control in all conditions, on all points of sail and the reduced load on each rudder increases the security of the system. The mechanical advantage of a single big wheel gives the helmsman control and feedback under sail, especially in tough weather.

LARGE COCKPIT

As tradition says, the cockpit of a Hallberg-Rassy is very well sheltered. The cockpit length is a generous 2.29 m, no less than 19 cm longer than on the 43 Mk III. The pedestal head has space for a good size modern chart plotter with multi function display.

MODERN SAILPLAN

The sailplan is modern. There is no need for any runners even with an optional cutter stay, either fixed with furler or detachable. The headsail is only slightly overlapping, making tacking easy. There is even a selftacking option. The jib furler is a Furlex TD with under deck drum. The deck layout is clean and uncluttered with under deck mounted electric windlass and all deck hatches are flush mounted.

The waterline is 12.88 m, which is no less than 1.13 m longer than on the 43 Mk III. Frers speed prediction table tells that a loaded Hallberg-Rassy 44 will make 8.49 knots boat speed at 100 degrees in just 12 knots of true wind.

ONE OR TWO CABINS IN FRONT OF THE MAST

There are three options for the layout in front of the mast. One with a one cabin and two with a two cabin configuration.

The standard layout has a large v cabin and a very large head with a separate shower with plexi glass doors and space for a washing machine. There is lots of locker space, two hanging lockers and a seat.

There are two layout options with an extra cabin: One with the large heads and an extra twin bunks cabin to starboard, as well as the standard v cabin.

Another available option is to have a separate passage to the v cabin and still a two bunks cabin to starboard. The forward heads in this version is not as large as the first two layouts mentioned.