2016 Hallberg-Rassy 342Sold
$200,000
Boat in Tracys Landing, MD 20779 US
Built in 2016
342
1 Engine (Volvo Penta)
34 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
The Hallberg-Rassy 342 is an outstanding choice for any sailing enthusiast, known for its premium European build quality, exceptional sailing performance, and comfortable cruising interior. With over 300 hulls built and accolades including the prestigious "European Yacht of the Year" award, the HR 342 is a proven bluewater cruiser and one of the most sought-after performance cruisers under 40 feet.
This particular yacht, Ceres, is a single-owner vessel and is the only Hallberg-Rassy 342 currently available in the United States. She features a standard 6-foot draft, solid mahogany interior with a matte silk finish, abundant well-designed storage, and ample natural ventilation, making her a top choice for long-distance cruising or comfortable liveaboard living.
The Hallberg-Rassy 342 also holds the prestigious "A - Unlimited Ocean" rating, the highest level of seaworthiness for recreational yachts. This rating confirms she is designed and built to withstand extreme offshore conditions, including high winds and large seas, making her suitable for extended offshore passages and open ocean cruising.
Lovingly maintained by an experienced owner, Ceres has been actively used, thoughtfully upgraded, and always kept in turnkey condition. With a reputation for high resale value, Hallberg-Rassy yachts like this are rarely on the market-especially in this condition.
Whether you're seeking a safe and capable passagemaker, a comfortable 34-foot sailboat for weekend adventures, or a luxury liveaboard sailboat, Ceres delivers unmatched quality, performance, and peace of mind.
The interior of the Hallberg-Rassy 342 is finished with high-quality mahogany with a two-component matte silk varnish, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The flush-mounted interior locker doors feature invisible hinges and built-in end stoppers, enhancing the clean and seamless design. Lighting is well-positioned throughout the yacht, and curtains are fitted for the side portlights and hatches. The floors are made of teak with inlaid holly stripes. Inspection openings in the floorboards provide easier access to valves, the speed transducer, and the bilge and white headliner with mahogany inlays brightens the interior.
The saloon features two settees with backrests that raise for more room as sea berths, along with lee cloths for added safety while sailing. There are four reading lamps and lockers above the sofas, as well as stowage space underneath the starboard side saloon sofa. A drop-leaf centerline dining table provides ample space for dining and socializing. Bookshelves are located on the port and starboard sides, and opening portlights with curtains provide ventilation and natural light. The headroom in the saloon is 6 foot 3 inches. A fuel tank with a capacity of 45 gallons is located under part of the starboard side settee.
The L-shaped galley, situated aft of the saloon to port, features a solid composite stone countertop with mahogany fiddles. It is equipped with a two-burner gas stove and oven, two extra-deep double sinks with covers, and a well-insulated top-opening refrigeration box with a basket and an electric Danfoss compressor cooling unit. The galley offers ample storage, including drawers and a waste bin. Opening portlights over the galley and chart table enhance ventilation and light.
Navigation Station, opposite the galley to starboard, the navigation station includes a large chart table with a dedicated seat, navigation instruments, a VHF radio, and an electrical panel. There is additional storage for charts and navigational tools, and tank meters for fuel and fresh water are located at the electric panel.
The Forward Cabin features a generous double berth with lockers above the berth and ample stowage below. There is a big hanging locker and various other lockers on the starboard side. Ventilation is provided by two opening portlights. The door leads to the saloon. Aft Cabin Located to port aft of the galley, the aft cabin offers a large double berth with lockers above the berth and stowage below. There is also a spacious hanging locker. Ventilation is provided by two opening portlights. The door leads to the galley.
The Head Compartment, located to starboard aft of the saloon, includes a watertight shower stall with teak grating, a manual pump toilet, and a holding tank. The wash basin and countertop are made of PlexiCor composite stone. There is stowage both above and below. Wet locker. A large mirror. Ventilation is ensured by two opening portholes.
Engine Access is conveniently located under the companionway stairs, providing easy access for maintenance. This comprehensive layout ensures that the Hallberg-Rassy 342 is well-equipped for extended cruising, offering both comfort and practicality.
- Standing rigging replaced (2023)
- Most running rigging (2024)
- Engine raw water pump (2024)
- New Century start battery (2022)
- 2 6V Century C105 house batteries (2022)
- Raymarine Axiom chart plotter (2020)
- New water heater (2023)
- Sprayhood (2023)
- Sail cover (2023)
- Manson Supreme 20kg anchor with 9mm chain (2021)
- Bronze seacock black water discharge replaced (2021)
- New fiberglass propane tank and reducer valve (2024)
- New Eno stove (2021)
- New Jabsco manual hand pump head (2021)
- Raymarine Axiom chart plotter (2020)
- Raymarine i60 wind Autopilot
- Raymarine Evolution-100 for tiller steering
- Raymarine AIS700 Transceiver (2019)
- Sangean ATS-909X2 World Radio (2020)
- Raymarine e7 EU-chart, built-in GPS-antenna, adjustable mounting arm (no longer installed)
- VHF Ray260e, DSC class D VHF-antenna with cable to navigation table
- ICOM VHF Marine TransceiverIC-M93D (hand held)
- New compass (2024)
- Radar reflector EcoMax 230 Iridium GO Marine Package (2019)
- Raymarine ACU Autopilot Control (spare)
- Raymarine P70 Autopilot Control (spare)
- Aqua Signal LED Tricolor top light with anchor light
- 2 6V Century C105 house batteries (2022)
- Battery charger 12V/50A-120V
- Chargemaster 120V shore connection, isolator, circuit breaker
- 4 outlets
- Solar panel forward of sliding hatch cover
- 50W Grounding plate MK3
- Volvo Penta D1-30 engine with sail drive (3,300 hours)
- 3-bladed Gori folding propeller
- Engine raw water pump (2024)
- New Century start battery (2022)
- 115 A alternator from engine.
- Fuel and water gauges at nav station
- 44 gallon diesel tank
- New water heater (2023)
- Sea water pump, foot pump (2023)
- Fresh water pump, foot pump (2023)
- Shower waste pump, electric (2022)
- Pressurized fresh water system with one 2G pressure tank for cold water
- Freshwater tank 70 G, located under part of the port side saloon sofa
- Manual bilge pump as well as an emergency bilge pump
- Pressure water pump, as extra spare, not mounted
- Sprayhood (2023)
- Sail cover (2023)
- Manson Supreme 20kg anchor with 9mm chain (80 meters) (2021)
- Bronze seacock black water discharge (2021)
- Standard keel
- Selden mast
- Teak decks
- Cockpit length 7' 9"
- Bolt on lead keel with 12 stainless keel bolts
- Spinlock tiller extension
- Fitting for lifebelt in the cockpit,
- folding Extra bow-roller
- Pocket for winch handle
- Lewmar anchor winch electric
- Breeze anchor 10kg, fittings and webbing line 56m on spool
- Integrated bathing platform with folding ladder
- Stainless steel cleats forward, aft, and amidship
- Brass strips to all mooring and spring cleats
- Fittings for spinnaker blocks fitted on toe rail
- Two skylights deckhatches, 70 x 70 cm
- Ten opening portlights
- The toilet compartment and aft cabin each have two opening portholes
- Pulpit and pushpit guard rails
- Windscreen with handholds and sprayhood
- Extension to sprayhood, the mid section of the screen opens
- Compass in instrument console above sliding hatch
- Genoa tracks with floating blocks and return pulleys to sheet winches
- Stainless steel ruddershaft with two self aligning bearings for low friction in all situations
- Tiller steering
- Two self-closing ventilators on coach roof
- Chain locker forward with space for fenders and chain
- Deck scupper drains to avoid hull marking
Winches
- Lewmar 30ST halyard winches
- Two Lewmar 40 EVO selftailing chrome sheet winches
- Standing rigging replaced (2023)
- Most running rigging (2024)
- Lazy jack
- Seldén Rodkick with gas spring
- Whisker pole in carbon fiber incl. topping lift
- Spinnaker halyard Fractional rig by Seldén with strong tackle backstay tensioner for trimming of mast
- Double spreaders
- Main sail cover replaced (2023)
- Halyards and lines lead into cockpit through 8 Spinlock jammers to two Lewmar 30 EVO stainless steel winches under the wind shield
- Single line reefing system to the cockpit
- Main boom supplied with outhaul and two reefing lines
- Spinnaker track for stowing pole on mast
Sails:
- Loose foot full batten main, Dacron (good condition)
- Craig Miller Sails, Genoa jib, Dacron Cruising Offshore (2023 - near new condition)
- Storm jib with "cover bag" in luff to be wrapped around the furled jib (lightly used)
- New fiberglass propane tank and reducer valve (2024)
- New Eno stove (2021)
- New Jabsco manual hand pump head (2021)
- Electric gas solenoid
- Gas alarm
- Red night light over galley and navigation table
- Deluxe upholstery
- Carpet replaced (2022)
- Lee cloths, 2pcs
- 3 White fan, 12V
- Safety Wempe Barometer in Chrome
- Life bouy with holder
- HP Muti-function printer (2023)
- 6 Fenders
- 6 Mooring lines
- Boat hook
- Flag staff
- Windex
- Two winch handles
- Two fire extinguishers
- Fishing Gear Penn Senator 9 / 0 Reel Billfisher SU308ORS Rod
- Dinghy Highfield Ultralite UL-240 Aluminum Rib 7’ 10”
- Suzuki DF 2.5
The boat is CE certified by Germanischer Lloyd and delivered with a CE certificate and a CE plaquette for category A (unlimited ocean voyages).
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/26 | Initial price | $200,000 |
Overview from around the web 2016 Hallberg-Rassy 342
Customers consistently praise the 2016 Hallberg-Rassy 342 for its exceptional build quality and seaworthy design
Many highlight its comfortable and spacious interior layout, which offers excellent liveaboard comfort without sacrificing performance. The yacht's handling is often described as smooth and reliable, making it ideal for both coastal cruising and longer passages. Owners appreciate the high-quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the blend of traditional elegance with modern sailing technology. Overall, feedback emphasizes the 2016 Hallberg-Rassy 342 as a well-rounded cruiser that delivers safety, comfort, and style on the water.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2016 Hallberg-Rassy 342 is a well-regarded sailing yacht known for its quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Here are some of the key pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Superior Build Quality: Hallberg-Rassy is renowned for its robust construction and attention to detail, ensuring durability and longevity.
Comfortable Interior: The 342 offers a spacious and well-appointed interior with high-quality materials, providing a cozy and practical living space for extended cruising.
Excellent Sailing Performance: Designed for bluewater cruising, the yacht delivers stable and balanced handling, making it suitable for a variety of conditions.
Efficient Deck Layout: The deck is designed for safe and easy handling, with all lines led aft, allowing for comfortable single or short-handed sailing.
Good Storage: Ample storage space is integrated throughout the boat, making it practical for long voyages.
Classic Scandinavian Design: The aesthetic combines functionality with timeless elegance, appealing to those who appreciate traditional styling.
Cons
Price Point: The Hallberg-Rassy 342 can be more expensive than some comparable models, reflecting its high build quality but potentially limiting affordability.
Weight: The solid construction results in a heavier vessel, which may slightly affect light wind performance compared to lighter yachts.
Limited Cockpit Space: While safe and practical, the cockpit may feel somewhat compact for larger groups or those seeking more social space.
Draft Considerations: The keel design offers good stability but may restrict access to very shallow anchorages.
Made For
The 2016 Hallberg-Rassy 342 is ideal for sailors seeking a high-quality, comfortable cruising yacht that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance. It’s perfect for couples or small families who value safety, spaciousness, and elegant design for extended coastal cruising or bluewater adventures. This boat suits those who appreciate a well-built, easy-to-handle sailboat that offers both excellent sailing capabilities and a cozy, refined onboard living experience.
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Contact Free State Yachts about 2016 Hallberg-Rassy 342
Dock Office: Herrington Harbour N. Marina, 385 Deale Rd., Tracys Landing, MD, 20779
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Dock Office: Herrington Harbour N. Marina, 385 Deale Rd., Tracys Landing, MD, 20779
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