Hallberg Rassy 42 for sale in , British Virgin Islands

Aventyr Overview

Aventyr is a Hallberg-Rassy 42 Mk II that has more than proven her capability as a bluewater cruiser, having circumnavigated the globe twice. She has been continuously maintained and upgraded as needed, making her a solid and well-equipped choice for serious offshore sailing.

While she has some wear from her extensive voyages, the seller has diligently carried out critical upgrades, ensuring her reliability and longevity.

Key Features & Upgrades:

• 2 Cruise Air A/C units (added in 2016)
• New windlass (2019)
• Recently replaced tender
• Anchor chain replaced (2017, still in great condition)
• New spray hood (2018)
• New Flex-O-Fold propeller (2018)
• Solar & hydro generator added (2018)
• Solar panels replaced a few months ago
• All batteries replaced a few months ago
• Saloon upholstery refreshed (2017, still in excellent condition)
• Steering cables and autopilot drive unit replaced (2018)
• Spare autopilot drive unit included

Additional Highlights:

• Hull & Deck:
• Hull refaired and painted in 2016 ($17k investment) – looks better than most HRs of her age.
• Deck re-caulked in 2016 (cockpit area could use re-caulking).
• Zero osmosis – hull said to be in perfect condition.
• Structural & Safety:
• All through-hulls replaced in 2018 with bronze Groco flanged seacocks, bedded onto fiberglass backing pads – built to last.
• Sails & Rigging:
• Elvström offshore cruising sails – ~15 years old but reinforced and still said have a few good years left.
• Standing rigging passed an inspection a few years ago, but replacement is on the horizon.
• Engine:
• Volvo Penta TMD22 – hours unknown but underwent a top-end rebuild 4 years ago and remains bulletproof reliable.

Condition Summary:

For sailors seeking a proven ocean-going yacht with major upgrades already completed, Aventyr offers a turnkey opportunity for serious long-distance cruising.

ENGINE INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Volvo
• Model: TMD
• Year: 1996
• Horsepower: 78
• Drive Type: Direct
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Propeller Type: Three bladed flexo-fold (2018)
• Engine Hours: Rebuilt 4 years ago

DINGHY AND OUTBOARD ENGINE

• Make: Highfield
• Model: 290 Ultralite
• Year: 2024
• Length (ft): 9.5 ft
• Weight: 86 lb
• DINGHY ENGINE
• Make: Yamaha
• Model: 8hp
• Year: 2016
• Drive Type: Outboard 2-stroke

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• Propane Tanks: 2 x 13kg
• Barbeque: Magma Kettle
• Stove and Oven: Force 10, 3 burner, gimbaled
• Propane Shut Off Valve: Yes
• Fume Detector: Yes
• Vented Propane Locker: Stb midship
• Refrigeration: Toploading "Frigoboat" 12V compressor unit in galley
• Freezer: Frigoboat 12V compressor top loading next to chart table
• Watermaker: "Sea Fresh" (Approx. 70L/h)
• Water Heater: Fed from heat exchanger
• Water System: Pressurized 12V
• Air Conditioner: 2 x Dometic Cruisair Stowaway Turbo
• Fans: 12V fans throughout
• Heater: Webasto
• First Aid Kit

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

• Autopilot: Raymarine ST6002 (Drive unit replaced 2018, spare drive unit included)
• GPS:
• Primary: Furuno
• Secondary: Vesper Marine
• Radar: Nobeltec
• Satellite Communication: Iridium Go
• Satellite Navigation:
• PC running Timezero
• iPad with Vesper AIS
• Depth Sounder: "Autohelm"
• Speed and Distance: "Autohelm"
• Logs: "Autohelm"
• SSB Radio: Icom IC-M801E
• VHF Radios:
• Primary: Icom IC-M505
• Secondary: Handheld Standard Horizon HX360
• Wind Speed & Direction Indicator: "Autohelm"
• Compass: "Suunto" at binnacle
• Stereo System: Alpine
• Stereo Speakers: 4
• Television: Samsung
• EPIRB: Yes
• AIS Receiver: Vesper Marine
• Deck Lights: Yes

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Direct Current System Voltage: 220V
• Alternating Current Power System Voltage: 12V

BATTERIES

• House: 6 x Trojan T5s
• Engine: Master
• Windlass: Lofrans 1200W

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Generator: Fischer Panda "8000"
• Solar Panels: 2 x 120W
• Wind Generator: No
• Hydro Generator: Watt and Sea Cruising 600
• Inverter: Victron Energy
• Battery Charger: Centear 12V 40A
• Shore Power Cord: 50 amp
• Battery Monitor: Analog
• Alternator: 70 amp with backup

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

• Manual Bilge Pumps: Whale Gusher Urchin
• Electric Bilge Pumps: "Artwod" 12V
• Steering Type: Steering cable changed 2018
• USCG Safety Package: No
• Fire Extinguishers: 2
• Emergency Tiller: Yes
• Bow Thrusters: Sleipner

DECK AND COCKPIT EQUIPMENT

• Primary Anchor: Rocna
• Chain: 85 meters BBB 10mm
• Secondary Anchor: Danforth
• Anchor Windlass: Lofran
• Bow Anchor Rollers: 2
• Full Deck Awning: Yes
• Dodger / Sprayhood: Unknown
• Cockpit Cushions: None
• Cockpit Table: Yes (Broken)
• Fenders & Dock Lines: 5 Fenders, 5 Lines
• Swim Platform on Transom:
• Swim Ladder:
• Side Stanchions & Lifelines:
• Life Raft: 8-man
• Navigation Lights

SAILS AND RIGGING

• Main Mast: Selden, original, 2 sets of spreaders, mast steps installed 2015. Roller Furling for Genoa: Harken, 2015
• Pole: selden, original
• Sail Area: 90m2
• Back Stay Adjuster: manual, replaced 2017
• Boom Vang: manual 
• Standing Rigging: replaced 2015 by previous owner 
• Chain Plates: internal, original selden

Winches

• Mast: Lewmar x 2
• Cockpit: Lewmar x 4

• Main: Elvstrom reinforced at reef points. 3 reefs, full battens which were replaced in 2021. 2015
• Jib: Elvstrom, with reinforced sun guard, clew replaced 2025. 2015
• Staysail: Hank on, 2015
• Sailbag: replaced 2017, eyes replaced 2021.