Hallberg Rassy Rasmus 35 Ketch

‘Romeo Papa’ a fine example of the genuine blue water cruiser that is the Rasmus 35. Built in 1977 by renowned Swedish yacht builder Hallberg Rassy, to an Olle Enderlein design. These centre cockpit craft are renowned for their sea keeping capabilities and for spending extended periods afloat. Centre cockpit with half wheel house and canvas roof. Full cockpit enclosure provides another room and keeps out the weather. Ketch rigged with standing rigging replaced in 2012. Single Yanmar 4JH4E 56 horsepower engine providing a not to be sniffed at 7.5 knots under engine. Comprehensive electronic package including Ray Marine log speed depth, ONWA colour plotter and DSC VHF installed in 2025 and a C-Trek autopilot. Due to location, viewings are by prior appointment.

Vessel is powered by a 4 cylinder Yanmar 4JH4E diesel, with ZF reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and three bladed fixed propeller. Single lever engine control mounted to binnacle in cockpit. Shaft is fitted with a rope cutter to prevent unnecessary fouling. Engine undergoes an annual service at the start of each season. Most recent was in April 2025. Vessel will cruise happily under engine at 6 knots with a maximum speed of 7.5 knots. Single tank with a 280 litres of diesel provides adequate range.

12V systems on board with a bank of 3x12V batteries. These provide engine start and domestic power and are fitted with isolator switches. The engine start battery was replaced early 2026. Domestic bank were replaced in 2023 and are in good shape. They are recharged via the 80 amp engine alternator. 12 Volt switch panel at chart table with fused selector switches.

Ketch rigged yacht with aluminium spars by Selden and Proctor. Roller furling gear for foresail. Owen slab reefing fully battened mainsail and mizzen sail with burgundy covers. Brand new spinnaker with snuffer. Antal winches including 2-speed self tailers for genoa sheets and single speed for spinnaker and halyards Rigid boom kicker on main mast. Majority of lines led aft to helm position. Original boom and mainsail available.

Below decks is what you would expect from a quality builder such as Halberg Rassy. The Rasmus 35 became the blueprint for subsequent Hallberg Rassy designs. She looks just as appealing today as when the Rasmus brand was first launched in 1967. Her centre cockpit divides the boat into three clear areas. She benefits from a large self contained aft cabin which offers both privacy when sailing with friends, and companionship when sailing as a couple, with one on the helm and the other off watch. The main saloon is entered from the companion way via sliding hatch and a 3 piece washboard system the top section is louvred for ventilation. 2-steps down, and you are in the saloon with full standing headroom. The interior woodwork is a combination of solid mahogany and mahogany faced marine ply. The upholstery is in a nautical blue fabric and is in good condition. To port is a U-shaped seating area with well upholstered seating and a wooden dining table. The table will lower and with added infill cushions, convert to a double berth. Opposite is the linear galley featuring a gas oven with two burner hob and grill. Adjacent is a stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water. Top loading coolbox. Aft of the galley is the chart table navigation area with chart storage forward facing seat switch panel and chart light. Between the saloon and the fore cabin is a double doored hanging space to starboard and opposite a heads compartment with manual sea toilet, stainless steel sink with pressurised faucet and cupboard storage. Large fore cabin with V berth. Infill cushion makes into a double. Storage beneath berths in drawers. Hull interior lined with mahogany slats. Shelving along hull. Opening deck hatch for additional light and ventilation. 12V reading lights. Curtains on all portlights. Cabin heating keeps the boat dry and extends the season.

Beautifully constructed yacht with heavy layup, GRP hull and superstructure. Long keel with encapsulated ballast and integrated keel mounted rudder. Hydraulic wheel steering. The underwater areas are covered in antifoul coatings. Most recent application in May 2025. The hull top sides and superstructure have been polished on a regular basis. The vessel benefits from a lower freeboard, allowing easy access to the side decks. There are side access gates, port and starboard in line with the cockpit combings. This allows easy and trouble free unloading of provisions when pontoon berthed or directly from the dinghy when at anchor. On the inside of these gates, fixed to the deck on the starboard side are mounts for a removable boarding ladder. Raised bulwarks with teak top capping rails and teak toe rail. Heavy duty stainless steel bow and stern rails connected by stanchions and a double set of guard wires. Stainless steel stem head fitting with nylon anchor roller. Self draining anchor locker incorporates gas bottle storage. Centre cockpit with half wheel house in toughened glass. The centre screen opens, allowing ventilation into the cockpit. Full cockpit enclosure in smart burgundy fabric. Teak cockpit sole with engine access. Pedestal mounted wheel steering. Large storage locker aft of helm position and further storage locker to starboard.