Hallberg Rassy 69 - exclusive 2 day sail on the largest Hallberg Rassy ever

[@Tetsaraku]

Im so glad it’s a 69 and not a boring 70. Well played Sirs!

[@bobjohns8914]

Do you know what 77 is? .... 8 more....

[@Tetsaraku]

@@bobjohns8914 Yes, more is more. But the cultural significance of the chosen hull lenght simply cannot be underestimated. In my book it’s the OG reference. But then, I’m old. 77 just doesn’t do it for me like the good old 69.

[@johnhopkins6731]

Also doesn't 70' EU require additional captains endorsements or something?

[@arquiJ]

A shipyard of culture for sure 🍷

[@MetalMike50]

​@@johnhopkins6731That starts at 25 meters or 82 feet

[@eugenedreyer4805]

Seeing a yacht review with a snowy background is quite magical!

[@Havdkoereden]

It was bloody cold, but it looks absolutely stunning in these conditions! I work with Elvstrøm Sails and was on the HR69 a week or two before this. What a machine.

[@ianscott3180]

Sadly, the majority of us can only dream of a yacht like this. A fabulous blue water cruiser, it is nice to dream. Oh, well, back to the Contessa when the spring arrives. Great video, you are a lucky man Toby.

[@yachtingworld]

Thank you! And a Contessa is still a pretty lovely choice while you dream...

[@marcschumacher6107]

What a glorious boat! Well done Magnus Rassy!

[@MrEolicus]

52 minutes?! Have you lost your mind? Thank you! I was waiting for this one for some time now. Now, I'll watch the video. Cheers.

[@petertorrey4080]

The best,most honest and open boat tour I have ever watched. Seriously, great work,beautiful boat. Magnus is the man ..very smart to pick Toby to display this beautiful monster.

[@yachtingworld]

Wow, thanks Peter, that's put a smile on my face! T

[@joebushor6857]

Outstanding as always, brother Toby.

[@robertw.1499]

This is a truly amazing creation, that water-pump however needs to be silenced. Great detailed report Toby 👍

[@Snhojbar]

Always enjoy a Toby Hodges yacht review video. Love his insights and interviews. Appreciate his wealth of knowledge on sailing and the yachting industry. He's very good at putting his interview subjects at ease with his genuine enthusiasm and easy going friendliness.

[@yachtingworld]

Thank you very much @Snhojbar - that's really appreciated. T

[@GoodkatNW]

"Plenty to hold on to" - shows a vast, empty space devoid of anything. Jokes aside (and slippery foredeck), this is my favorite HR yet

[@edwardmacintosh9476]

For a production vessel, this one is magnificent. Excellent quality of build, & the 69 is ( in my opinion) just the perfect size for its aimed market. For anyone who wishes to do some extensive distance crusing she is the one of the best designed sailcraft for her size that I have seen. Thankyou for the well done tour, I do wish I owned one of these beauties. Regards:

[@bertmacdonald337]

One of your best, Tobes! Incredible detail. And I could listen to Magnus all day, he simply bursts with pride and rightly so ! Tusen takk Magnus and thanks Toby.

[@yachtingworld]

Thank you, really glad you liked it. T

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Thank you Toby for a wonderful tour, honest and to the point. Thank you to all those are Hallberg Rassy for their dedication to our deep Viking heritage of excellent boat design and craftsmanship.

[@chrisnegele6875]

Well done Toby and Magnus too. Better buy a lottery ticket this weekend.

[@ukpitts]

Nice film - dream machine. Suprised the deck seemed devoid of an attachment point for an extra forestay - would be handy for a smaller upwind sail or a storm jib.

[@kmk9119]

A class of its own...fantastic boat and finish, thanks for sharing those impressions.

[@jimturpin6503]

Whenever I see an interesting boat, I try to find a Toby review or it.

[@Coleen_West]

This is a dream world cruiser... Imagine if SV Delos had this in their early years. Would be something to watch what could be accomplished over a five year period.

[@martinortiz575]

Yes please!!! I was waiting for Toby's review or first impressions with the brand new HR69. I've just watched the HR full presentation of the boat. But i was wondering what would Toby think about it? Im watchting at the moment the review, but for what i have seen, this boat seems to be the ultimate bluewater cruiser, a go anywhere boat. And with the interior of the boat.... My god, i get in love with it. You can feel the quality and a rock solid build, and so many clever solutions. What i don't really like, was the heads dispossal, without windows or some ventilation. That's my only complain. How fortunate people that can sail in these type of wonderful machines. Very, very complete review Toby, this boat deserves it.

[@davidnichols147]

We were wondering if the list price of 6.22 USD includes the sails? This H-R69 is beautiful above and below. We can't thank Toby and Magnus enough for allowing us to see first hand the style and craftsmanship of a top quality yacht.

[@MrEolicus]

After my rather impulsive comment at the moment I found this video and after watching, I'd like to say I really like your take on these topics. And being partial towards this brand I was awaiting your input since I learned you were reviewing this particular yacht. So, concerning a few aspects of this interesting vessel. I've reinforced the idea that the hardtop is, for me personally, a must on an Hallberg-Rassy. Not only it confers a seaworthy look, it sits beautifully on her and it brings undeniable advantages on safety and comfort. I really liked the notion of having a permanent man on watch at the mast, particularly one with such keen eyesight. And the speed numbers, impressive. As for the rest, the quality, the comfort, the overall aesthetic I really have nothing to add, those speak for themselves. Thank you very much for this excellent review. Cheers.

[@yachtingworld]

You're welcome, and thank you!

[@tallabomba]

I'd rather be skiing in that weather, and I'm a Swedish sailor/skier/cyclist. :D Beautiful boat though! Well done, HR!

[@basicinfoplaybook]

26:48 HEATED TOWEL RAIL!!!! YES! been a while since we've seen one in the reviews.

[@yachtingworld]

Tee hee!

[@emeticart]

With this boat, Magnus has truly created a monument for himself ...

[@hansh2132]

Beautiful! Looking forward to Boot 2024.

[@markgarry7866]

Beautiful boat, im restoring my first bluewater boat a Formosa 56, this gives me some great ideas for modernizing and H.R. designs are beautiful...well done.

[@deancleavesmith]

An inspiring blue water yacht, beautiful attention to detail. Thank you Magnus, certainly beyond my means but gorgeous and something to aspire too.

[@torben777]

Only Hallberg Rassy would launch and promote a yacht like this in freezing Swedish waters in December. Respect!

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Of course! We're Vikings.

[@Mineirovsky]

great boat. great review. high quality all around!

[@m__r1100]

Beautiful boat. There's a character and quality to this boat which is so different to many of the boats you review.

[@Ian-gf8id]

Beautifully built, easy to handle, excellent performance. Pricing aside, that's a very lovely boat indeed.

[@glenn65]

Thanks for doing an amazing job Toby , gorgious sailing weapon. 👏👏

[@yachtingworld]

You're welcome, thank you!

[@ispbrotherwolf]

I live in Stockholm Sweden and used to sail a lot, miss it so much... That is one lovely boat... I was looking at a Maxi 1100 before reality gave me a hard check.

[@alamos8]

In the interior all corners are rounded, very nice to avoid injuries or pain if you fall or bounce around

[@kisero2222]

nice one TH, im not big on HR but is a nice boat ... as usual for HR, nicer inside (nice one with the pump!) than outside. Two Lew 80s run the code, if you need to pull the jib out to vent the code off .. there are no winches left? .. no traveller ... and the flat fore deck...on heavy seas looks like the perfect place for the bowman to fly away on the first wave :)

[@brettroman3218]

Who’s this boat for? ‘any successful person’ he said.Love it. Excellent review Toby!

[@yachtingworld]

Thanks... maybe I should have said 'very successful'...!

[@n.o.b.1907]

Thank you for the very enjoyable video.

[@yachtingworld]

You're welcome!

[@johnhopkins6731]

I am so sold on a HR. Only question is how large. Magnificent yacht!

[@rporther]

Very practical boat. I admit that I drool over the interior of Oysters HOWEVER, for anything that is expensive to acquire AND to maintain, form must follow function. I do like the desk area in this HR69 in the aft master cabin but those Seascape windows are beautiful.

[@rtbinc2273]

Thanks so much for this video. I love HR boats. We'll just assume there is great insulation on that boat to not be dripping with condensation and being freezing cold. Lots of detail you have to assume. It will be amusing to watch people rant about how HR missed this or that - aren't innovating - blah blah blah. They sell everything they can build. That's what success is.

[@braveheartz263]

A beautiful boat. You have definitely inspired me to find a sailboat charter with an experienced crew to sail the Caribbean. Great video!

[@yachtingworld]

Thank you!

[@stephenmurray9850]

By the look and sound of you , you have fallen in love big time. Beautifull yacht and quality finishes with ease of sailing ... it's just the price (complaining , not complaining lol) and nowhere to store the pots and pans that get me.. Thanks for the tour and video.

[@yachtingworld]

Not in love but certainly with respect. And you're welcome! T

[@johnmayer3433]

Impressive yacht, sailing as well as with ingenious solutions. Very nice report w/ almost a minute of video for a foot of boat length. Btw. some buckets of sea water do wonders on an icy deck.

[@yachtingworld]

👍👍

[@corujariousa]

There is no question about Hallberg-Rassy's seaworthiness and quality. Even knowing that, I can't find a way to like the cockpit design of any of their yachts. That engine room, on this yacht, is definitely something else.

[@antoniogiudici9387]

Bellissima esperienza con una barca meravigliosa : non è un giocattolo costoso, è una vera grande barca!

[@khanthabuasiya7794]

That woodwork is nicely done. Like the fact that you didn't hold back about the water pump noise on a multi million dollar yacht. Lol

[@deanpatterson1842]

Very nice , great craftsman’s whom built such a beauty

[@johanlund3689]

Great review. I`d love to have one.

[@andrewkenny4633]

As always a great review honest and to the point all I can do is dream about a boat like that so my old Moody will have to do me . Really enjoy your boat reviews.

[@yachtingworld]

Thank you!

[@nigelw.9043]

I had the pleasure of seeing the new HR 69 at the Düsseldorf boatshow. What an amazing piece of a boat she is!! The design, craftmanship and attention to detail has to be seen first hand to believe it. Certainly on the top of my list should I win the lottery. :o)

[@boatlifescotland]

But should be a “BIG” win since they call EUR 6,000,000 for the nice boat… that’s three times a HR57…

[@thesailingkiwi]

Well done Magnus

[@ESHANABROOK]

Hmmm, if I won the lottery , HR 44 or 50 would be good. This boat is huge, amazing, well built! I would want to cruise in places that are smaller, like in Maine etc..

[@larrylegg8245]

She is not a boat. She is a full blown Ship. Excellence!

[@markparent5479]

I laughed at the swimming joke, so thumbs up!

[@yachtingworld]

Maybe If HR had fitted a sauna aboard I would have been tempted by an ice dip. But can't see it on the options list

[@Tuppen-lf1fq]

Dream boat

[@yachticus]

Toby - such a really good commentary on this yacht - thank you and Yachting world - so much better than anticipated

[@yachtingworld]

Thank you, that's very kind and appreciated. T

[@uisguexjack]

Nice damn boat... Cheers!

[@johnmagnan759]

Beautiful boat. Just looked up the price. 6.5 million US. At that price point you can get exactly what you want in a custom build

[@chrisoleary9876]

Thanks Toby!

[@yachtingworld]

Pleasure! T

[@phiberoptick]

Looks beautiful.

[@starcatify]

The best thing are the washers... together with the walk-in engine room.

[@alexfuller818]

Could agree more on water pump point. Why could they not put it in the engine room, proximity perhaps? And insulate.

[@eastwest1362]

Not such a beauty - but drips quality, security, surprising performance and a potential way beyond my ken, I suspect. Needs hull windows inset to protect them from fenders, steps down to saloon need 30’ bevelled steps, all shower rooms and wet lockers need forced extractors to suck out dampness. Mast could use a Lightning conductor strip Linked across to nearest/all standing rigging ! Huge congrats to Mr Rassy and the team of absolute geniuses who lovingly crafted such a masterpiece. Wow ! Just WOW.

[@jamesfohare]

G-day Toby what great boat fit and finish are superd Magniss is to congratulated on his tv chair that he wanted its diffinately one rare boat somting you could quite easely sale the world thanks mate its not the price its a lot bigger than my account. catch you on the next one Toby take care ✌👍

[@rebelred1458]

If only Hallberg Rassy made a 20 footer... I still wouldn't be able to afford one. Haha! Oh well. I'd settle for a hat.

[@konalove]

😂I feel you, I bought the coffee table book! A little more than a hat but still doable 😅

[@tinnturps]

But what's the point of building these amazing yachts if no one can afford them...?

[@johanhofstedt7317]

Fantastic!!

[@peerzechmann5253]

What a boat!

[@davefoster7770]

Nice!

[@Al-cynic]

I do hope Ark-a-pilago is some kind of naff etonian joke pronounciation.

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Lol. First time I thought it was a joke, then it continued :) Each to their own i guess

[@Mike9001000]

He had a tenner on with a mate that he’d get it in the video

[@sheilamorrison1954]

@@Mike9001000Meow - Super Troopers :)

[@mikedevlin2048]

As much as I love Hallberg Rassy, at five million Euros… I would be making my way to KM & Dykstra for a custom build.

[@johanhofstedt7317]

Are you a better designer than H.R? -Would you get the quality?

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

@@johanhofstedt7317dykstra is the designer, look him up, you’ll get the quality😂

[@mikedevlin2048]

@@johanhofstedt7317 Considering Gerry Dykstra is one of the industry’s top designers that has raced and sailed all over the globe himself, in yachts he designed himself, I am certain I would be more than happy. When Skip Novak wanted to continue his evolution of the Pelagic yachts he chose KM yachts to do the build…. So no, I am definitely not a better designer than anyone at HR (all of HR’s models have in recent times have been designed by German Frers). HR has perfected the production line building process for off the shelf boats… but at well over €5 million I know where I would prefer to have a vessel built

[@IrenESorius]

Absolute beauty,, 💖🥰💖

[@FighterFred]

They know what a boat should be like after half a a century. A very complex boat with many systems. Very few can afford it, a dream for most people.

[@withoutwroeirs]

Beautiful yacht. The water pump noise would drive me nuts having dropped €4m. That needs sorting.

[@Meuchlor]

Hallberg-Rassy NICE! ;-)

[@chrisparker9072]

I absolutely love the HR 69, however I have the same concerns about the small galley and the noisy water pump. Did HR offer any solutions for the pump, and are their any options available to increase storage space in the galley without eliminating fridges or dishwasher? Or perhaps are their plans for any future options?

[@nodaklojack]

I get it. Safety, tonnage, stable, roomy, tankage, and no creaks!!!! Gonna cross a rough ocean better than any cat or lightweight. With that big engine it's tempting to single handed.

[@bybeka1]

You hero!

[@umitaltay465]

Great boat great review but damn it looks so cold my freezer doesn't look that cold ,Thank god that i live in Australia ,That kitchen needs to be bigger for more pots and pans space with a walk in pantry for more starage for foods and have all the fridges in there making up space for bread makers & storage,A thought through well designed kitchen is a must all he did was copy and paste the old kitchens ,Is it nice yes but could be better is all i'm saying,The kitchen is the wow factor of a boat in my eyes !!

[@Fisklina]

Walk in pantry? Stay on land, buddy, you're clearly not a sailor. Bread maker? Are you daft? The only thing you knead for making bread is a bowl for mixing, somewhere to ferment and an oven.

[@deepeddysf]

Amazing result from HR and nice overview Toby. You mentioned the engine is oversized to run at lower revs. Is that to reduce noise or fuel consumption or..?

[@yachtingworld]

Thanks. And indeed, less revs needed, so less consumption and noise yet more torque if you need it

[@mosca3289]

It’s dreamy.

[@paulcoverdale8312]

IF? IF I ver won a substantial amount of money???😂😂😂😂😂 This is the kind of boat I’d buy. Only thing I don’t like is the two seats in the salon on the port side. I’d have to do something different with that. Luv these mid mounted cabin/ steering set ups. The rear deck is massive so great for parties an BBQs, great wide walk ways an plenty to hang onto. That main mast setup is great from a Diabled point of view. Wish we had that on our Windrider.😂😂😂 Is the heating inside, underfloor?? An insulation about 60-70mm foam block or sprayed?? Oh the other thing I’d have is rain showers from Celing. Can they fit incinerating heads, instead of elec or pumper dumpers ? Could easy spend rest of my life pottering around the word on one of these beauties. How long from phone call to sailing?? 6-9 mnths???

[@ripharwood4138]

I’m wondering if the weight saving value of the carbon fiber mast isn’t significantly reduced by the choice of in-mast furling instead of a boom furling or even an old fashioned stack pack slab reef system?

[@hmartin7544]

Beautiful vessel, do not like bolt on keel vessels. Enjoyed the video 👍

[@alamos8]

9:20 the winch was trying to speak

[@dustinpward]

does the builder not allow filming hoisting the sails? It seems like most reviews I watch do not show what the task involves, how long it takes, etc.

[@TheJonaslevin]

When are you make a test for the HR57? It was launched during the pandemic so no movies from you. (Yet)

[@TheJonaslevin]

And of course a fantastic boat. Looking forward to see it at Boot.

[@marktaylor484]

What a fantastic boat (not withstanding the water pump).

[@Fista666]

Beautiful blue water yacht build by craftsmen. I'd make a few small changes but generally a real gem to sail around the world. An expensive toy not likely to be taken up by the wealthy as a world cruiser. Smaller H.B-R. yachts are probably better value.

[@captainblack1021]

Tiop class and worth every penny if you can afford it. Plus 200 employees in Europe producing this amazing machine.

[@iKonks]

Every man who dreams about sailing deserve to get it at some day. Not spending millions on some fancy cars and houses. But sadly it is so hard to get one beautiful yacht if it is not 20-30 years old at 36’ size. I personally dream about oyster 675, changing my lifestyle and job in attempt to get money for her

[@AnthonyAlger4700]

Is there a reason why you don't see very many boats with leather or doe skin for the interior upholstery? Does it crack faster on a boat vs a vehicle?

[@luishermansanny270]

Esse aí é melhor veleiro desse estaleiro sueco

[@zeilgenot]

Thnx Toby. Amasing boat. You looked shit outside in the cold but I wasn’t sorry assuming you get payed to spend the three days on this mini superyacht 😉 Cheers, Harry

[@yachtingworld]

Ha! Thanks Harry!

[@bertramlefarge69]

Magnificent vessel, though i would prefer a more Amel type of protected cockpit.

[@bobjohns8914]

MCP 68...

[@bertramlefarge69]

That's yacht porn!@@bobjohns8914

[@constantineding8700]

Everything is perfect on this boat except for that annoying water pump. Magnus really should do something about that.

[@deanc685]

Do they have a provision for a storm jib?

[@paulleconte7658]

from the time of transfer of funds how long to wait for delivery?

[@MetalMike50]

69. Nice.

[@ArazQizilbash]

There has been no independent promotion/review of boats for a long time, the manufacturer gives money and launches them as they wish. They can't make even the slightest realistic criticism, they can't really tell the pros and cons, they present it as if it has merits that it doesn't have. Sorry guys, the sailing community is not stupid.

[@General_Crock]

When the review is published in the magazine it will be a balanced report, more warts and such. The videos we watch for free are indeed generally just the positives.

[@chesarumihai]

What is the brand of gear you wear in such weather?