The Hallberg-Rassy 42E from 1982 is a well-regarded cruising yacht designed by Olle Enderlein and built by Hallberg-Rassy between 1980 and 1991. She features a flush deck layout that creates generous interior space while maintaining a clean and elegant profile on deck. The yacht is fitted with a long fin keel with encapsulated iron ballast and a skeg-hung rudder, offering reassuring stability and predictable handling at sea.
Manoeuvring in confined harbours is made easy thanks to a powerful Sidepower bow thruster. The ketch rig allows for flexible and manageable sail handling, well suited to short-handed sailing. All sails are approximately seven years old and remain in good condition. Although she is not a fast yacht, she delivers comfortable and steady cruising and is widely respected for her seaworthiness, making her well suited for extended offshore passages.
The hull is constructed of solid fibreglass to Lloyd’s standards, resulting in a robust and durable structure. The deck is built using sandwich construction, improving insulation and reducing condensation below. The teak deck is both attractive and exceptionally well maintained. Below deck, the interior is finished in high-quality mahogany, combining classic looks with long-lasting durability. The yacht is equipped with a large 750-litre fibreglass water tank and upgraded stainless steel fuel tanks with a total capacity of 500 litres. The electrical system includes several batteries and multiple 12V outlets to support cruising life on board.
SY Noss of Dart offers comfortable accommodation with two cabins providing berths for 7 to 9 people. The galley is well equipped, and the spacious saloon offers a headroom of approximately 1.85 metres (6 feet 1 inch). Ventilation is excellent, with multiple opening skylights, portlights, and Dorade vents, all fitted with fly screens to ensure a pleasant interior climate.
Propulsion is provided by a dependable Perkins 4236M inboard diesel engine, delivering a cruising speed of around 8 knots under power. The shaft drive system is simple and low maintenance. A generous selection of spare parts is included, such as an alternator, VHF radio, and a diesel heater.
In summary, SY Noss of Dart is a classic bluewater cruiser, solidly built and highly regarded for her comfort, safety, and seaworthiness. While she is not intended for racing, she excels as a stable, secure, and comfortable liveaboard yacht, making her an excellent choice for serious offshore cruising.
The current owners have owned the yacht since 2007, having purchased her from friends, and she is now offered for sale by her fourth owner. SY Noss of Dart is located in Marmaris Yacht Marina. Viewings are by appointment only and should be arranged at least three days in advance, as the owners are currently living on board.
