Description

Design and Build

The Hallberg-Rassy Kutter 94 “Issy of Etive” is a beautifully built and carefully maintained classic motorsailer. Designed around a robust long-keel Scandinavian hull, she reflects Hallberg-Rassy’s long-standing reputation for strength, quality, and seaworthiness. As a result, she offers reassuring handling and excellent seakeeping in a wide range of conditions.


Ownership and Care

Previously owned by a professional yacht surveyor, this Hallberg-Rassy Kutter 94 has benefited from consistent and knowledgeable care throughout her life. She has been regularly wintered ashore, which has helped preserve both structure and systems. Because of this, she presents as a yacht that has been maintained with long-term ownership in mind.


Cockpit and Deck Safety

On deck, “Issy of Etive” feels secure and confidence-inspiring. The pilothouse-protected cockpit, combined with additional handrails, safe cockpit access, and well-placed grab points, makes movement around the yacht straightforward and safe. This setup works well for sailors of all ages and experience levels.


Systems and Equipment

She is well equipped with a strong list of practical upgrades and modern systems. These include in-mast reefing, AIS, a bow thruster, electric windlass, liferaft, serviced sails with renewed sacrificial strips and leech lines, and a tricolour masthead light. Importantly, her decks have been professionally serviced, with all work supported by invoices.


Interior Specification

From new, this Hallberg-Rassy Kutter 94 was specified directly from the yard with several thoughtful additions. These include extra hatches, additional shelving by the cabin bunks, and increased fuel and water tankage. Together, these features improve comfort, practicality, and cruising range, which makes her particularly well suited to extended time aboard.


Cruising Capability

Overall, “Issy of Etive” offers a versatile blend of safety, comfort, and capability. She is equally at home on offshore passages or relaxed cruising in sheltered waters. This balance is one of the reasons the Hallberg-Rassy Kutter 94 remains so highly regarded.


Condition and Location

The yacht is currently ashore in St Winnow, Fowey, and is available for viewing by appointment.


Please contact the Falmouth office on 01326 313143 for further details.


Equipment and Information

Construction

Hull: Single-piece GRP, solid laminate, encapsulated iron ballast

Keel: Full-length, long keel

Rudder: Skeg-hung, full-depth

Decks & Superstructure: GRP sandwich construction with 25?mm foam core; Teak-laid side decks and toerail, doghouse cockpit, integrated grab rails

Safety & Access: Extra hand rails, cockpit grab points, additional railings from factory delivery, making boarding and moving around the yacht safe in all conditions

Paint & Anti-fouling: 2-pack professional topside paint (2019), red antifouling below waterline

Propulsion & Machinery

Engine: Volvo Penta MD2040 diesel, 39?hp, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled

Gearbox: Mechanical, 2016 with Aquadrive thrust bearing drive

Engine Hours: c. 2000hrs

Propeller: Bronze, 3-blade fixed

Exhaust: New exhaust elbow (2022)

Bow Thruster: Vetus tunnel-mounted with helm controls

Steering: Solimar cable system, alloy quadrant; emergency tiller fixed to rudder stock

Cruising Speed: ~6?kts at 2.8?L/hr

Tankage

Fuel: 150L main stainless + auxiliary 80L

Water: Twin tanks: 75L each + Tec-Tank 60L

Holding: 55L

Electrical Systems

12V DC / 230V AC onboard

Domestic Batteries: 2 x 12?V 135?Ah Varta (2021)

Engine Battery: 1 x 12?V 75?Ah Varta (2025)

Charger: Mastervolt 230?V ? 12?V, 15?A

Monitoring: BEP Matrix battery monitor

Shore Power: 16?A with galvanic isolator

Navigation & Electronics

AIS added

Chart Plotters: B&G Vulcan V9 (2021), Furuno GP-1850

Raytheon Pathfinder R70, mast-mounted scanner ((radar is inoperative and the screen is removed but available)

Instruments: B&G wind, depth, log (masthead transducer 2021)

Autopilot: Raytheon ST6000+ with Raymarine course computer

VHF: Icom IC-M330 DSC, Glomex splitter (2022)

Compass: Magnetic pedestal-mounted

Rig & Sails

Deck-stepped masthead sloop rig, Selden single-spreader alloy mast

Boom: New 2019

Standing Rigging: Replaced 2019

Running Rigging: Cruising Dyneema (2019)

Furling: Furlex 200S genoa, in-mast mainsail reefing with mechanical lock

Sails Serviced: Sacrificial strips and leech lines renewed by Sailshape (Fowey 2023)

Winches: 4 x Lewmar 30 self-tailing

Sails: Roller reefing mainsail, genoa, hank-on jib, cruising chute

Deck & Equipment

Teak-laid decks with toerail and solid capping rails

Cockpit doghouse cover & winter cockpit cover

Lofrans electric windlass with foot controls

Bower anchor: 35?lb CQR, 40?m chain

Avon inflatable dinghy with Yamaha outboard

Stainless steel pulpit/ push-pit, stanchions with coated guard wires

Boarding ladder transom-mounted

Masthead tricolour light (2025)

Performance & Handling

Designer: Olle Enderlein / Christoph Rassy

Finer entry than traditional Scandinavian double-enders for efficiency

Firm bilges provide excellent form stability

Tacks in as little as 6 knots of breeze

Reefing only required from around 24 knots of wind

Shallow draft (1.15 m) opens up estuaries, shallow cruising grounds, and inland waterways such as the French canals

Kutter 94s have successfully completed Atlantic crossings, proving her offshore seaworthiness

Cruises at 6 knots under power, consuming ~2.8 L/hr

Accommodation

Forward Cabin: Double V-berth with infill, shelves, and storage underneath

Saloon: Port & starboard settees, drop-leaf table, occasional berths, built-in freezer and wine locker, extensive storage

Galley: L-shaped, 2-burner Eno gas cooker (2007), fridge, freezer, double sink, pressurised and manual water taps

Nav Station: Chart table, VHF, Furuno plotter

Heads: Jabsco manual toilet, shower head, vanity, teak grating, holding tank

Interior Finish: Light mahogany woodwork, fitted carpets (2019), LED lighting, protective berth covers, curtains to portlights (2020)

Heating: Eberspacher diesel-fired blown air with thermostat

Safety

4-man liferaft (2023)

Horseshoe lifebuoy

Gas alarm (2019)

Fire blanket (2020)

Key Points & Highlights

Previously owned by a professional yacht surveyor; long history of meticulous upkeep

Regularly wintered ashore

Excellent deck accessibility and cockpit safety with extra hand rails

Comprehensive upgrades: AIS, bow thruster, liferaft, in-mast reefing, serviced sails, new masthead light

Ready for immediate cruising

Strong, capable, and safe motorsailer for the discerning new owner

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