Ketch

Hallberg-Rassy has a proud tradition of building top-quality long-distance and bluewater yachts that can take their owners almost anywhere the oceans can reach. Almost 9,000 Hallberg-Rassy hulls have been built to date. They can be found around the world, all coming from the Swedish west coast archipelago where they have been built since 1943.

The Hallberg-Rassy 42E was built 1980-1991 with about 255 launched. Each hull was built according to Lloyd's specifications. “Octubre” is hull 45 and is a ketch, ideally suited for true bluewater exploits, yet a very capable coastal cruiser for the Great Lakes and North American coastal waters. Many of this model have sailed around the globe. She has been in freshwater for much of her life.

The hull is made of solid fibreglass (GRP) ensuring strong and lasting construction. The deck utilises sandwich construction to enhance insulation and minimise condensation within. The Burma teak decking is visually appealing as is the mahogany interior.

The HR 42E has a long fin keel with encapsulated iron ballast and a skeg-hung rudder, providing excellent stability and handling. She has a proven Volvo diesel that can cruise at 7-8 knots and is equipped with a powerful SidePower bow thruster, making manoeuvring in tight marinas and situations easy.

The 42E is capable of handling all weather and seas, the center cockpit layout provides a high freeboard with a clean flush deck including ample storage on deck and below. The center cockpit comes with a hard dodger and overhead cabin top with a fixed windshield for full protection. The ketch sail plan provides options for speed and safety in all condition with good performance under sail. 

Below deck you find a beautiful mahogany interior with a walkthrough from stem to stern, with both a forward master cabin and full head with shower, as well as an aft cabin with ensuite head. The spacious salon includes ample seating and a large table with two folding leaves. In the galley is a 3-burner propane stove with oven as well as 12-volt refrigeration.

Octubre has had many updates over the last 10 years:

2016 All running rigging, sheets, blocks, mooring lines

2017 Rewired, new AC and DC panels, Xantrex inverter 

2018 Raymarine Axiom 7 chartplotter, i70 displays, i70S autopilot controller

2019 new opening ports (10)

2020 bow thruster, solar and solar controller; diesel high pressure pump, fuel injector service

2021 Masts required, new LED mast and deck lights; deck refinished and re-caulked

2025 2 new composting toilets

A 2025 survey is available.

This vessel was used as a liveaboard for 3 years and has been on the hard for 2. Although structurally sound, and operating well mechanically, the interior needs cosmetic work. This work includes new cushions, mattresses and upholstery, as well as refinishing of some of the interior including the salon ceiling headliner. The deck could use a light sand and teak oil. Most of the required work is labour.

Once complete, the vessel will be competitive with those currently selling for $190k, $200k, or more. This is a steal for the right buyer.

Please contact the listing broker for more information and details.

Construction

White w/blue accent fiberglass hull; Burma teak decks (color grey - aged teak); navy blue cove stripe; navy blue boot top; medium blue bottom; fin keel; skeg hung rudder; bow & stern pulpit; double lifelines; wheel steering; emergency tiller; dodger; six opening hatches; 10 opening ports (new 2019).

Accommodations

This yacht can sleep six plus onboard (two cabins plus salon).

Two composting heads (new 2025); holding tank; Y-valve; overboard discharge; sink; vanity; shower (1).

Galley is equipped with double stainless steel sink; top load icebox; 12 volt refrigeration; three burner Force 10 propane stove w/oven; 192 US gallon water capacity; hot & cold pressure water.

Interior appointments include: heading; upholstery (needs replacing); soft (vinyl) w/wood strapping headliner; teak & holly cabin sole.

Engine and Electrical

1983 Volvo Penta 61hp inboard fresh water cooled diesel; crusing speed 8.1 knots @ 3,000 RPM; 105 US gallon fuel capacity in a welded stainless steel tank; 3 bladed fixed propeller; oil/water/temp alarm; raw water filter; fume detector (2017); high pressure pump rebuilt by Kingston Diesel (2020); Fuel injectors cleaned and adjusted by Kingston Diesel (2020).

The electrical system is maintained through the charging of 9-12 volt batteries (6 x House, 1 x Start, 2 x Bow Thruster); alternator; battery charger; 12/110 volt electrical panel; circuit breakers; polarity indicator; 110 volt shorepower w/cord; lightning ground; Xantrex Pure Sine Wave 3,000 W inverter (2017); 600 watts of solar with 40A MPPT charge controller (2020); completely rewired in 2017 including AD/DC panels, inverter.

Cabin, navigation, spreader & anchor lights.

Electronics

Standard Horizon VHF w/GPS and DSC; remote mic

Raymarine i70S ACU 400 Autopilot (2018) w/B&G Hydraulic Linear Drive; remote access from device

Raymarine i70 MFD Knotmeter (2018)

Raymarine i70 MFD Depthsounder (2018)

Raymarine i70 MFD Wind Instrument (2018)

Raymarine Axiom 7 chartplotter

Raymarine Quantum 2 Radar

GPS

Compass

Stereo w/speakers

Sails and Rigging

Selden aluminum mast & boom; Selden boom vang; stainless steel standing rigging; mast stepped on deck; Mizzen mast stepped on deck; 2 primary winches: Andersen 52ST 2-speed; 2 secondary winches: Andersen 28ST 2-speed; topping lift; sheets; mainsheet traveller; backstay adjuster.

Mainsail - UK Sailmakers

140% Genoa - UK Sailmakers

Jib

Mizzen - UK Sailmakers

Additional Equipment

Rocna 25kg anchor w/300' chain

Danforth anchor w/20' chain & 100' rode

Electric windlass

Lifejackets

Docklines & fenders

Life sling

Three fire extinguishers

Clock & barometer

Cradle

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.