The Hallberg Rassy 42 Enderlein is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with a steady, comfortable ride offshore, designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
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 34.5′, the Hallberg Rassy 42 Enderlein tops out around 7.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √34.5′ LWL = 7.9 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
162s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
SA / Displacement
15.8
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Ballast / Displacement
39.1%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
277
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Comfort Ratio
37.2
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Capsize Screening
1.69
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
SA/Disp (Calculated)
13.1
Computed from measured I/J/P/E rather than reported sail area.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
9lbs
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
37.2
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
1.69
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 42 Enderlein sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
X 412
63s/nm
Centurion 42
75s/nm
Sabre 425
96s/nm
Hans Christian 43
150s/nm
Hallberg Rassy 42 Enderlein
162s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Pearson 424 Cutter
168s/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° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.3 |
4.5 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.7 |
4.6 |
5.2 |
5.4 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.5 |
5.7 |
6.3 |
6.6 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.2 |
5.2 |
5.9 |
6.1 |
| Run150–180° |
3.3 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.9 kts),
SA/D (15.8), 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 42 Enderlein — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–20 kts
20–28 kts
28+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ 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 42 Enderlein.
|
Hallberg Rassy 42 Enderlein |
Centurion 42 |
Hans Christian 43 |
Pearson 424 Cutter |
Sabre 425 |
X 412 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
42.4 |
42.4 |
42.6 |
42.3 |
42.4 |
42.3 |
| LWL |
34.5 |
33.2 |
36.8 |
33.7 |
34.7 |
34.3 |
| Beam |
12.4 |
13.3 |
13.8 |
13.0 |
12.8 |
12.8 |
| Displacement |
25 |
24 |
31 |
22 |
19 |
16 |
| Ballast |
9 |
9 |
12 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
| Sail Area |
850 |
886 |
894 |
728 |
766 |
831 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
162 |
75 |
150 |
168 |
96 |
63 |
| SA/Disp |
15.8 |
17.0 |
14.4 |
14.9 |
17.2 |
20.8 |
| Bal/Disp |
39.1 |
39.5 |
39.1 |
— |
42.7 |
— |
| Comfort |
37.2 |
33.3 |
38.2 |
30.8 |
26.8 |
22.9 |
| Capsize |
1.69 |
1.84 |
1.76 |
1.86 |
1.92 |
2.03 |
| Hull Speed |
7.9 |
7.7 |
8.1 |
7.8 |
7.9 |
7.8 |