The Hallberg Rassy 352 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with a steady, comfortable ride offshore.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 28.6′, the Hallberg Rassy 352 tops out around 7.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √28.6′ LWL = 7.2 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
16.0
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Ballast / Displacement
44.8%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
282
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Comfort Ratio
30.5
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Capsize Screening
1.81
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
30.5
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.81
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Hallberg Rassy 352 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Heavy Cruiser 210–300
Contest 35S
165s/nm
Sadler 34
173s/nm
Nauticat 35
180s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.8 |
3.5 |
3.9 |
4.1 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.4 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.1 |
5.2 |
5.8 |
6.1 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.8 |
4.8 |
5.4 |
5.6 |
| Run150–180° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.3 |
4.5 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.2 kts),
SA/D (16.0), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Hallberg Rassy 352 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–22 kts
22–32 kts
32+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–22 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
22–32 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
32+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Hallberg Rassy 352.
|
Hallberg Rassy 352 |
Contest 35S |
Landfall 35 Cc |
Malo 106 |
Nauticat 35 |
Sadler 34 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
34.8 |
34.6 |
34.9 |
34.8 |
34.9 |
34.8 |
| LWL |
28.6 |
28.6 |
26.8 |
28.2 |
29.7 |
27.8 |
| Beam |
11.1 |
11.2 |
10.7 |
10.7 |
11.3 |
10.8 |
| Displacement |
14 |
13 |
13 |
14 |
16 |
12 |
| Ballast |
6 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Sail Area |
600 |
657 |
— |
— |
621 |
496 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
165 |
— |
— |
180 |
173 |
| SA/Disp |
16.0 |
19.0 |
— |
— |
15.4 |
14.6 |
| Bal/Disp |
44.8 |
42.3 |
42.3 |
37.9 |
31.2 |
39.1 |
| Comfort |
30.5 |
26.7 |
— |
— |
32.2 |
28.0 |
| Capsize |
1.81 |
1.90 |
— |
— |
1.78 |
1.84 |
| Hull Speed |
7.2 |
7.2 |
— |
— |
7.3 |
7.1 |