This isn't just another Hallberg-Rassy 42E
Why isn’t this just another Hallberg-Rassy 42E?
Over the past six years, more than 300 individual improvements have been made with one goal in mind: to create the finest and most reliable HR42E currently available.
Instead of buying a yacht and spending the next two years and €100,000 replacing the standing rigging, teak deck, portholes, hatches, electronics, batteries, plumbing, upholstery, underwater coating, and countless other systems and tasks, you can simply step aboard and cast off.
Rob Smedema. Email: rob.smedema@nl. WhatsApp/Mobile: +31 6 44 19 59 79
This model is known for its comfort while cruising on the open waters and can easily be operated by one person from the center cockpit.
All rigging was replaced in 2020 and the lights were replaced with LEDs (except for the deck light); later, a new Raymarine Dobbler radar was installed.
This 42E, built in 1987, has a great flush deck, providing much more interior space than the 42F model built after it, which has 10 port-side portholes.
This photo was taken right after we bought the ship, before any renovations were made.
This 33-kilogram Mantus anchor from 2025 is larger than the standard 25-kilogram anchor for this ship and comes with 80 meters of chain. It gave us many peaceful nights of sleep, knowing we were safe behind this anchor.
The KOBRA anchor winch was installed in 2024, complete with a remote control and depth indicator, allowing it to be operated from anywhere on the boat or from the cockpit.
The electric genoa motor was overhauled in 2023 and now features a new electric motor.
A fully integrated rack at the stern with two seats offering a great view and space for three 115-watt solar panels was built in 2021. There is room for a wind generator on the left. We had one, but didn’t like the noise.
All 50×50 cm hatches have been replaced with the Moonlight version, delivered by HR in 2023.
All 10 old, oxidized aluminum portholes have been replaced with brand-new Rutherford stainless steel models ordered through HR in 2024.
The 6-person liferaft from 2020 has been recertified through 2028 by Galanos Athens.
The semi-unblocking shades on both sides from 2021 are in very good condition, and the new spray hood from 2022 was manufactured in 2026.
The Tempus Tender 250 cm with an aluminum bottom is from July 2026. It comes with a 1.5 hp Elite Propulsion electric outboard from 2025.
The Side Power bow thruster (year of manufacture unknown) had its relay replaced in 2025, and a dedicated 100-amp lead-acid battery was installed in 2025.
In addition to the mainsail and the genoa (and spare genoa), there is a huge genaker.
With the Bimini (2021), you can create maximum shade using the Bimini extensions manufactured in 2023.
I won’t show you what it looked like before, but I like it nice and shiny.
For mooring, there are two 56-meter lines, each capable of holding 1 metric ton. There are also two heavy-duty springs for mooring in a marina.
Inside photos
All the upholstery was replaced in 2024.
The entire interior was repainted in 2024, including the trim, the floors, and the areas beneath the floors.
5 ceiling lights were replaced with LED models featuring a blue night mode and 3 brightness settings.
Eight lights were replaced with LED models featuring a blue night button, adjustable brightness, and a convenient USB port on the side.
The sofas on the port and starboard sides can be converted into large beds, but they also provide plenty of storage space.
The Mastervolt 12V-2000W inverter installed in 2023
The drinking water filter has been connected to the foot pump. A gas and carbon monoxide alarm were installed in 2024. In the refrigerator, the compressor, cooling unit, and thermostat were all replaced in 2025.
There is a freezer that has been deactivated and is being used for storage, a Raymarine VHF (2023), a Navtex (2023), and a Wi-Fi router with a SIM card (2026).
The new upholstery for the front cabin will be delivered in 2024.
The new upholstery in the aft section was installed in 2023 and features ultra-quiet USB fans with four speed settings.
An electric toilet was installed in the front of the cabin in 2021, along with an 80-liter black water tank behind the sink. A new spare motor for this toilet is on board.
An electric toilet was installed in 2021, and in 2024, a 3.5-kg (mini) washing machine was added.
Mosquito nets/shades have been installed on all 4 50×50 hatches.
A total of 10 new portlight mosquito nets have been ordered for 2024.
A safe has been installed in the front cabin with a 4-digit code, which also holds several laptops.
A water pump has been installed for the saltwater deck wash; it is located in the chain locker.
Picture on the right:
A dual fuel filter was installed in 2026. This means you can switch between filters if any problems arise and replace one while driving.
- Volvo Penta D2-74 (manufactured in 2006 in Sweden) with only 2,450 hours on the clock and a 105-amp alternator.
- The Webasto hot water boiler was replaced in 2026.
- 6 x 100-amp lead-acid SERVICE batteries (2026).
- Water pump replaced in 2023
- Most of the insulation material was replaced in 2026
Electronics
A Raymarine Axiom with Lighthouse version 9 was installed in 2022 and updated in 2025. It also connects to the radar and AIS. Updated in 2025.
All instruments are by Raymarine; 2 are from 2022 and 2 are from before 2020.
A Quantum Raymarine Doubler Radar was installed in 2022.
A Mastervolt 12V-2000W inverter was installed in 2023 and connected to six 100-amp lead-acid service batteries installed in April 2026.
The AIS receiver and transmitter, which allow the vessel to see and be seen, were installed in 2022.
The EPIRB for your worldwide MAY-DAY message, with a battery approved through 2030.
This Hallberg-Rassy 42E has just completed a 1,060 Nm voyage in Greece and was hauled out in Karlovasi, Samos, on August 24, 2026, where she will be available for inspection. The original Hallberg-Rassy factory specifications can be found on the Hallberg-Rassy website.
If you are looking for an exceptionally well-maintained and extensively refitted Hallberg-Rassy 42E, I would be happy to answer your questions or arrange a viewing.
During our search, we visited and compared a number of Hallberg-Rassy 42s throughout Europe. One thing became very clear: the 42E is a very different yacht from the later Frers-designed HR42F. Thanks to her flush deck, the HR42E offers significantly more interior volume, larger cabins, and a much more spacious feel both below deck and on deck, making her an outstanding cruising yacht for extended stays aboard.
Naturally, this is not a new yacht. However, virtually every major system that owners of similar yachts eventually need to replace has already been renewed or upgraded during our ownership. Standing rigging, portholes, hatches, electronics, batteries, plumbing, upholstery, underwater hull restoration, navigation equipment, anchoring system, solar installation, and countless other improvements have already been completed.
Simply replacing the 33 m², 12 mm high-quality teak deck cost €60,000 (but it is no longer available). When you add the many other upgrades listed on this page, it becomes clear that purchasing a less expensive yacht and bringing it up to the same standard would require a very substantial additional investment, both financially and in terms of time.
Instead, Tranquilo is ready to set sail today. Whether your dream is to cruise the Mediterranean, cross the Atlantic, or simply own one of the finest Hallberg-Rassy 42Es available, she is ready for many more years of safe, comfortable, and enjoyable sailing.
She certainly made our dreams come true—and we hope she will make yours come true as well.
The price for this HR42E is €219,000 (VAT included)
Rob Smedema. Email: rob.smedema@nl. WhatsApp/Mobile: +31 6 44 19 59 79
P.S. If you contact me, I can send you a summary of all the investments made to bring this ship to its current condition.
Some Refit Photos
80 str black water tank with deck suction and a flush valve at the bottom, without a motor.
Both diesel tanks were thoroughly cleaned in 2024.
The windows needed repairs or replacement. We replaced them.
The old, oxidized port lights have been replaced with stainless steel models from Rutherford. They’re much easier to open than the old ones 🙂 and look better, too.
Huge improvements after a fresh coat of paint.
Complete restoration of the submerged hull down to the gelcoat. Then, two coats of primer were applied, followed by Insulate antifouling.
Along with new porlights, repainting all three blue lines
The front closets were divided into hanging space and shelves and were all repainted. In the back, the hanging space has been replaced with shelves.
Extended swim platform with shower.
All water hoses have been replaced.
A dual diesel pre-filter was installed in 2026. You can select which filter to use, so you can change the other one while the engine is still running, if necessary.
Rob Smedema. Email: rob.smedema@nl. WhatsApp/Mobile: +31 6 44 19 59 79