2005 Hallberg-Rassy 43

After completing his lifelong goal of circumnavigating the Pacific Ocean and doing most of it singlehanded, Wind River’s current owner (Raffi) is looking to pass the torch to a new skipper.  Ideally, the new owners would wants to add another chapter to this vessel’s ocean-crossing story, and value doing so in style, comfort and safety aboard an organized and turnkey yacht.

 

Wind River shows pride of ownership and is often complemented at the anchorages and marinas she visits. Over three years, Raffi has painstakingly overhauled, replaced, upgraded or added every system aboard, and has been involved in every aspect of the work.  More than $110,000 in upgrades and improvements have been made to the vessel’s rigging, sails, safety, comfort, electronics, and communication systems. All work has been documented on a digital maintenance board that includes checklists and service schedules, and all system manuals are available in a digital library.

 

Wind River is currently in Japan and will be sailing to Sidney, BC starting late May/Early June.  If purchased before departure, the seller will help the new owners deliver her to the South Pacific or SE Asia.  On arrival in North America she will be available for viewing at our Port Sidney sales docks.

 

US Duty paid.  We have extensive experience in international sales so contact us to find out how to buy this boat in a tax efficient manner.  No luxury tax for Canadian buyers and no US duty/tariffs for US buyers.

 

With a major upgrading and currently actively cruising, Wind River is ready for more adventures whether coastally or crossing any ocean.

Name........................................................... Wind River

Year...................................................................... 2005

Builder................................................... Hallberg Rassy

Designer.................................................. German Frers

LOA...................................................................... 44’6”

LWL....................................................................... 38’7

Beam.................................................................... 13’6”

Draft........................................................................ 6’6”

Displacement................................................. 27,998 lbs

Ballast.............................................................. 9921 lbs

Sail Area ............................................................ 999 ft2

Hull                                                                Fiberglass

Deck................................................... Cored Fiberglass

Steering........................................... Mamba mechanical

Keel............................................. Fin keel – lead ballast

Rudder................................................ Partial skeg hung

Fuel................................................................. 104 gals

Water............................................................... 172 gals

Hot Water................................................................ Yes

Holding Tank........................................................... Yes

 

CONSTRUCTION

 

High quality Hallberg Rassy construction – fiberglass laminate with internal framing grid and bulkheads properly bonded to the hull.  Above the waterline partially foam cored for stiffness and longevity. Conservative fin keel with externally bolted lead ballast – perhaps the perfect solution for offshore cruising. Partial skeg hung rudder – again that prefect compromise for offshore cruising. Watertight bulkhead between the anchor locker and the rest of the hull. Vacuum bagged teak decks – no screws !

 

INTERIOR

High quality interior as only done by Hallberg Rassy – no Ikea style here ! Descending a few steps through the companionway the galley is conveniently right at hand to starboard and the saloon table is central with settees port and starboard.  Extensive storage throughout the saloon To the port of the companionway is the large and comfortable navigation station/ship’s office. Continuing aft is the ship’s library and the circuit panels and other controls All the way aft is the large and comfortable master cabin with a queen-sized bed, chair and private ensuite head/shower.  Additional single bed to port. Extensive storage. All the way forward is the private guest cabin which also has excellent storage and ventilation.   As one would expect on a Hallberg Rassy, the fit and finish is excellent and the ergonomics just right. Beautiful teak and holly sole. Custom mattress for owner’s cabin from Laroma, Germany (2023) Both fore and aft heads have standalone showers Headroom in the main salon is 6’5” and 6’ in the aft cabin passageway Washer/Dryer: Winia Mini 2023 Heat: Webasto diesel heater with five vents.   Airconditioning: Marine Aire reverse cycle – two units that can heat or cool the entire boat. Lighting: all converted to LED (2022) Fans: 8 x Hella 2 speed fans throughout – 2021 to 2024

 

COCKPIT

Awesome factory hard dodger with opening hatch. New bimini in 2023 and side curtains/enclosure in 2024 New cockpit cushions in 2024 Safe and secure cockpit. Excellent Hallberg Rassy helm station – with all controls whether the electric in-mast furler controller, the bowthruster, and more right at hand (or foot !)

 

GALLEY

Proper seaworthy galley close to the companionway.  Secure in a seaway yet lots of preparation and storage space 1 x Isotherm fridge with separate freezer compartment 1 x Isotherm switchable between fridge or freezer Double stainless-steel sink Eno Propane stove and oven

 

MECHANICAL

Volvo Penta D2-75 turbo diesel – 75 hp – 3,600 hrs Excellent engine access ! Generator: Fisher Pander PMS Mini 8KW (1,200 hrs) Bowthruster: Lewmar 185 Super smooth Lewmar Whitlock Mamba steering – no cables and pulleys Gori folding propellor

 

ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING

House bank: 660 Amp-hr Lifeline AGM (new 2022) Solar: 500W on two separate MPPT controllers (2023) Battery Charger: MasterVolt 80 amp Inverter: Mastervolt 2000W Auto Isolation Transformer - Victron 3600W auto-senses 80V-265V shore power input, and outputs 115V into the boat 50 amp shore power connection All interior and exterior lights converted to LED (2022) Watermaker: Spectra Newport 400 (Sep 2023 overhaul)

 

INSTRUMENTS

B&G Electronics throughout (all upgraded 2022) Chartplotter: B&G Zeus3S 9" (2022) Radar: B&G Halo + (2022)  Instruments: B&G Triton2 Displays (2023) plus DST 800 depth, speed, and temperature (2024) Autopilot: Raymarine S3G with two head units, one ST7001 at helm and the other ST6000 at nav station. VHF and AIS: Vesper Cortex M1 + two (s) handsets H1/H1P.  VHF Radio, AIS Plotter, Remote Monitoring system.  Includes AIS transmitter/receiver. (2022) Navigation station external monitor. NMEA 2000 data backbone (2022) Starlink: with waterproof enclosure on dedicated stainless-steel pole with DC power modification. Iridium Go.  Great to have a back up to the Starlink – (2024) Ethernet and WiFi data network

 

SAILS 

Genoa: 100% Hood Sails – 2022 Mainsail: In-mast by Hood Sails – 2022 Staystail: Hood - 2023

 

RIGGING + DECK GEAR

Standing rigging replaced 2022 Inner forestay added with Schaefer 2100 furler (2023) Running rigging plus all blocks, fairleads and clutches replaced 2023 Genoa furler replaced and upgraded to Schaefer 3100 (2022) Electric mainsail furler – easy to single hand ! 2 x Lewmar 54 self-tailing electric primary winches 2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing electric winches in the cockpit 2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing winches at the mast base. Genoa sheeting rigging to adjustable lead cars Mast-mounted spinnaker pole – great for those long downwind passages Navtec hydraulic vang and backstay adjuster (overhauled 2022) Lewmar V5 electric windlass 3/8” anchor chain – 200’ with 200’ ¾ nylon rode – 200’ Anchor: 77lb Spade (2023) Stern anchoring roller and mount

 

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Tender: Achilles LSI-290E (2023) Outboard: Tohmatsu 9.8 hp 2 stroke (full serviced 2023) Liferaft: 6 person Viking RescYou (2023) EPRIB – battery valid to 2026 Dan Bouy Inflatable Overboard Pole (2023) Lifesling 2 (2021) Electronic Visual Distress Beacons – replace standard pyrotechnic flares (2022), one day and one night version Medical Kit – ACR 3500 Ocean Voyaging kit (2023) Fiberglass Viking propane tanks – plus new hoses and solenoid (2022)  

MAINTENANCE

Last haul-out and anti-fouling: November 2024 Last zinc(s) change: March 2025 Last engine oil change: April 2025 Extensive spares – approx. $10k in spares on board for the engine, genset, watermaker, refrigeration and more. Very extensive digital maintenance records System manuals: available in a digital directory, and backups have been printed and categorized into binders. A boat book containing emergency procedures, customized operating procedures, and a unique sail trim reference guide is also included

Listed by Max Shaw