This guide gives Hallberg-Rassy 42 owners a structured way to plan standing-rigging replacement alongside the other mast and deck equipment that may be involved. Because a re-rig often exposes related wear, the page also gives reference points for running rigging, furling, kicker and winch equipment rather than treating the stays in isolation. A previous owner may have changed the furler, turnbuckles or mast hardware without altering the overall rig plan, so those details should be recorded before a new set is ordered. Before ordering, compare the model page with the actual rig and resolve any difference in stay layout, wire size, end fittings, pin dimensions, rigging screws or furler connections.
Yacht and rig details
| Production | Sweden, 1980–1991 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 12.80 m |
| Beam | 4.22 m |
| Displacement | 11,500 kg |
| Rig | Masthead sloop |
| Mast stepping | Keel stepped |
| Spreaders | 2 |
42 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 8 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £2,893 – £3,276 inc VAT |
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Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 204S — 8 mm / 11.50 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 30 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C211 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 17.92 m |
| Suggested boom section | E300 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 5.02 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (3 reef lines) |
42 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 12 mm | 37.3 m | Dyneema |
| Genoa halyard | 12 mm | 39 m | Dyneema |
| Spinnaker halyard | 12 mm | 41.8 m | Dyneema |
| Genoa sheets | 14 mm | 20.5 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 14 mm | 27 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.