Hallberg-Rassy 352
Built 1978–1991 by Hallberg-Rassy (Ellos, Sweden)
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About the Hallberg-Rassy 352
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1978–1991
- Builder
- Hallberg-Rassy (Ellos, Sweden)
- Designer
- Olle Enderlein / Christoph Rassy
- Length
- 34.75 ft
- Waterline
- 28.58 ft
- Beam
- 11.08 ft
- Draft
- 5.5 ft
- Displacement
- 14,770 lb
- Ballast
- 6,614 lb
- Hull / keel
- fin keel
- Rig
- sloop
- Propulsion
- inboard
- Fuel
- 63 gal
- Water
- 79 gal
- Water heater
- engine · factory option
- Number built
- 802
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
- Steering
- pedestal cable
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel 63 gal
“240 litres / 63.4 US gallon” — builder (1978-1991), hallberg-rassy.com · “Two built in fuel tanks 150 + 90 l (tot. abt. 63 US gallons)” — owner's manual, hallberg-rassy.comTwo tanks, 150 + 90 L, summed by the builder. The builder's data sheet and owner instructions agree.
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Water 79 gal
“300 litres / 79 US gallon” — builder (1978-1991), hallberg-rassy.com · “Watertank 300 l” — owner's manual, hallberg-rassy.comBuilder data sheet and owner instructions agree on 300 L; the instructions booklet prints a US-gallon conversion (about 86) that does not match 300 L, so the litre figure is used.
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Holding unknown
Builder data sheet lists no holding tank; the owner instructions describe a marine head with seacocks only.
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Water heater engine · factory option
“Hallberg-Rassy 352 Scandinavia: Has the following additional equipment fitted. ... Pressure water system with water heat” — builder, hallberg-rassy.com · “Stainless double sink 24"x14" with manual fresh water pump.” — builder, hallberg-rassy.com · “The water heater is operating from the cooling system of the main engine.” — owner's manual (1979), hallberg-rassy.comBuilder spec: the Standard 352 had a manual galley pump only; the 352 Scandinavia version added pressure water with a water heater and shower. The 1979 owner instructions put the heater under the sail-locker floor, heated by engine coolant; no capacity given.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster unknown
The builder's standard specification (including the 352 Scandinavia extras) and the owner instructions mention no thruster, and no option list was found.
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Stern thruster not fitted
The builder's standard spec lists none and no option list was found, so our earlier figure of none isn't proven.
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Steering pedestal cable
“Pedestal steering, chain and sprocket system with stainless wire transmission to heavy quadrant. 30" stainless, elk hide” — builder, hallberg-rassy.comThe builder spec, repeated in the owner instructions booklet, gives a pedestal with chain-and-wire to a quadrant and a 30-inch wheel with friction brake, in the centre cockpit. The pedestal maker isn't named.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Center cockpit with walk-through to aft cabin; long encapsulated fin keel with 3 tons of iron ballast and full skeg. Builder: MD21 from the start until the engine was discontinued in late 1984, then Volvo 2003 Turbo (43 hp at the crankshaft); a few late boats had the optional MD22. Hull was raised during production for headroom. Tall rig optional; cutter and in-mast furling on later boats. 802 built 1978-1991 (builder).
Engines fitted
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Volvo Penta MD21 — diesel, single
standard
Original engine until Volvo stopped making it in late 1984.Sources: hallberg-rassy.com · yachtsnet.co.uk
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Volvo Penta 2003T — 43 hp, diesel, single
standard
Three-cylinder turbo diesel (32 kW) that replaced the MD21 from late 1984.Sources: hallberg-rassy.com · hallberg-rassy.com
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Volvo Penta MD22 — diesel, single
factory option
Larger engine offered as an option late in production; only a few boats got it.Sources: hallberg-rassy.com · yachtsnet.co.uk
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Beta Marine Beta 38 — 38 hp, diesel, single
common repower
Owner planning to replace a 2003T with a Beta 38 (one report).Sources: forums.ybw.com
Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.
Generator
Builder spec lists a 12 V system only; no generator mentioned.
Manuals and brochures online
- Spec sheet Hallberg-Rassy 352 data sheet (previous models page) — hallberg-rassy.com
- Owner's manual Hallberg-Rassy 352 owner instructions (English) — hallberg-rassy.com
- Spec sheet Hallberg-Rassy 352 standard specification (English), incl. 352 Scandinavia extras — hallberg-rassy.com
Hosted by the builder or an owners' association; they own the copyright.
Known problems for this model
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Teak decks - costly to renew deck
Many 352s were ordered with teak decks; they need upkeep and full replacement is very expensive.yachtingmonthly.com
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Low headroom on early boats other
Early boats had poor headroom, especially in the aft-cabin corridor; the deck was raised twice during production.yachtingmonthly.com
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Prop walk and slow maneuvering hull
The long encapsulated keel, large skeg-hung rudder and strong prop walk make close-quarters handling tricky.yachtingmonthly.com
Engines & parts
Volvo Penta D1 / D2 series (D1-13 to D2-75) parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Volvo Penta MD21”
Current-generation small Volvo diesels (Perkins-derived per owners). Glow plugs, injectors and filters can be bought cheaper via Perkins and aftermarket sources; stainless replacement exhaust elbows are sold aftermarket.
Parts sources: MarineDustrie, AB Marine Service (exhaust elbow)
Common problems (3)
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Exhaust elbow / manifold corrosion exhaust
The cast elbow rots and has a narrow water passage, which lets water back into the manifold and corrode it through where the two meet; an aftermarket stainless elbow is the usual fix.sailnet.com · myhanse.com
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Fuel pump controller failure fuel
Contamination or failure of the fuel pump controller is listed as one of the most common D1 faults.marinedustrie.com
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Overheating from corroded heat exchanger/manifold cooling
Corrosion holes in the combined heat exchanger/manifold cause overheating on D1 and D2 engines.myhanse.com · facebook.com
Maker’s service schedule (16)
| Engine oil & filter change D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “After that they should be changed every 500 operating hours or at least once a year.” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Fuel filters & water separator D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Check idling speed D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Clean the vacuum (siphon-break) valve D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Transmission fluid change D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 200 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Lubricate the propeller-shaft seal (reverse-gear installations) D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 200 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Check S-drive / reverse-gear corrosion protection (anodes) D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 200 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Air filter / intake silencer D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Heat exchanger & oil cooler cleaning D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Injector test / service D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Valve clearance check / adjust D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Check S-drive rubber seal (hull/drive); clean folding propeller D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 1 yr | “Least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Replace propeller-shaft seal (reverse-gear installations, workshop) D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 5 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least every fifth year” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Replace S-drive rubber seal between drive and hull (workshop) D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 7 yrs | “Every seventh year” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
Service part numbers (5)
| Oil filter D1-30, D2-40, D2-50, D2-55, D2-60, D2-75 |
Volvo Penta 3840525 | “p.90 "D1-30, D2-40" block: Oil filter — 3840525” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “# Volvo Penta D2-40 … [OIL FILTER] Part Number: 3840525” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com |
| Fuel filter | Volvo Penta 861477 | “p.90 "D1-13, D1-20" block: Fuel filter — 861477” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “# Volvo Penta D1-30 … [FUEL FILTER] Part Number: 861477” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com |
| Raw-water impeller D1-13, D1-20, D1-30, D2-40 |
Volvo Penta 22222936 | “p.90 "D1-13, D1-20" block: Impeller kit — 22222936” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “IMPELLER KIT … D2-40,D2-40B,D2-40F,D1-30,D1-30B,D1-30F,… D1-13,D1-13B,D1-13F,D1-20” — dealer, volvopentaparts.shop |
| Raw-water impeller D2-50, D2-55, D2-60, D2-75 |
Volvo Penta 21951346 Replaces 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 |
“p.90 "D2-50, D2-55, D2-60, D2-75" block: Impeller kit — 21951346” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Volvo Penta: 21951346, 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 / … D2-55, D2-75” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Thermostat D1-13 to D2-75 |
Volvo Penta 3842015 | “# Volvo Penta D1-30 … [THERMOSTAT] Part Number: 3842015” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com · “Genuine Volvo Penta Thermostat 3842015 D1-13, D1-20, D1-30 D2-40, D2-55, D2-60, D2-75” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Drive belt D1-13, D1-20, D1-30, D2-40 (alternator / coolant-pump multi-rib belt) |
Sources disagree: 21951188 / 21951188 / 21314684 | “Part Number: 21951188 … Supersedes: 3812159 … D1-13 (B and F variants) … D2-40” — dealer, marisolmarine.com · “Volvo Penta 21951188 Alternator belt D1-30 D1-30F D1-30B D2-40 D2-40B D2-40F” — dealer, dedieseldokter.nl |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Volvo Penta 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2003T parts: limited
Factory standard engine — you entered “Volvo Penta 2003T”
Parts are available through Volvo Penta but owners consider them unique and overpriced (e.g., 2003T turbo, aluminum heat exchanger and oil cooler each quoted in the $1,700–3,000 range). Workarounds include converting the 2003T cooling system to aftermarket cupronickel heat exchanger and oil cooler, using the common aftermarket turbo, and cross-referencing some Perkins parts. Parts4Engines stocks aftermarket service parts.
Parts sources: Parts4Engines, Power Products Systems (genuine Volvo Penta parts)
Common problems (3)
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Aluminum oil cooler and heat exchanger failures (2003T) cooling
The aluminum oil cooler and heat exchanger are the usual first failures, and genuine replacements are very expensive, so some owners convert to aftermarket coolers or repower.cruisersforum.com · facebook.com
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Carboned exhaust elbow and turbo from low-load running exhaust
Long periods at low rpm carbon up the elbow and the 2003T turbo; the turbo can also be wrecked if it ingests the intake silencer foam.cruisersforum.com
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Hard starting on older raw-water-cooled 2002s engine
Original raw-water-cooled 2002s are described as reliable but difficult to start.forums.ybw.com
Maker’s service schedule (10)
| Engine oil & filter change | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “100 HOURS (OR SEASONAL) ENGINE SERVICE” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Oil filter change (every second oil change) | 200 hrs or 2 yrs | “The oil filter should be changed after the first 20 hours of running, and thereafter at every second change of engine oi” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Air filter / intake silencer 2001, 2002, 2003 (clean) | 1 yr | “The intake silencer should be cleaned each season.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Air filter / intake silencer 2003T (replace) | 2 yrs | “On 2003T the intake silencer should be replaced once every two years.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Transmission fluid change | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “The oil in the drive should be changed after every 400 hours or at least once a season.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “CHECK/CHANGE THE IMPELLER” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Valve clearance check / adjust | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “CHECK VALVE CLEARANCE Checking and adjusting the valve clearance should only be carried out by an authorized Volvo Penta” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Dismantle and clean the vacuum (siphon-break) valve | 1 yr | “To make sure that the vacuum valve functions properly it should be dismantled at least once every season.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Replace S-drive rubber seal (dealer) S-drive (saildrive) installations | 7 yrs | “The seal should be changed every seven years.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Replace rubber stuffing box (shaft seal) Shaft installations with a rubber stuffing box | 500 hrs or 5 yrs | “The rubber stuffing box must be replaced after 500 hours or 5 years.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
Service part numbers (7)
| Oil filter | Volvo Penta 22057107 Replaces 834337 |
“p.90 "2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T" block: Oil filter — 22057107” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Volvo Penta genuine oil filter to replace old model 834337. Fits … 2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T” — dealer, foxschandlery.com |
| Fuel filter | Volvo Penta 21492771 Replaces 829913, 3825133 |
“p.90 "2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T" block: Fuel filter — 21492771” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Brandstoffilter Volvo Penta 21492771 (vervangt 829913) … Volvo Penta 2001 … 2003T” — dealer, bakker-ijlst.nl |
| Raw-water impeller 2001, 2002, 2003 (not 2003T) |
Volvo Penta 21951342 Replaces 3586496, 875583 Also: Johnson 09-808B |
“p.90 "2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T" block: Impeller kit (2001, 2002, 2003) — 21951342” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Replaces: Johnson Impeller 09-808B / Jabsco Impeller 22405-0001 … 875583-7, 21951342. Used on Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 20” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au |
| Raw-water impeller 2003T |
Volvo Penta 21951346 Replaces 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 |
“p.90 "2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T" block: Impeller kit (2003T) — 21951346” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Volvo Penta: 21951346, 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 / 2003T, MD22A, TMD22A, MD22B, TMD22B, D2-55, D2-75” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Thermostat raw-water (directly) cooled 2001 / 2002 / 2003 |
Volvo Penta 877355 Replaces 876691 |
“Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003 thermostat kit – 877355 … Replaces: 876691” — dealer, ab-marineservice.com · “Thermostat Volvo Penta 2001 2002 2003 - 877355 … 2001 (Directly cooled) 2002 (Directly cooled)” — dealer, marinedustrie.com |
| Drive belt raw-water-cooled 2002 / 2003 / 2003T (alternator) |
Volvo Penta 966900 Replaces 958303 |
“Part Number: 966900 … Supersedes: 958303 … 2002 / 2002AG / 2002B / 2002BG … 2003T / 2003TB” — dealer, marisolmarine.com · “V Belt for Volvo Penta 2002, 2003 with Raw Water Cooling … Replace Volvo Penta: 966900, 958303” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Maintenance kit (oil filter, fuel filter, impeller with gaskets) | Volvo Penta 877194 | “p.89 Maintenance kits for diesel engines: 2001, 2002, 2003 — 877194” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Servicekit Volvo Penta 2001 2002 2003 - 877194” — dealer, marinedustrie.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Volvo Penta MD22 / TMD22 / TAMD22 parts: limited
Factory optional engine — you entered “Volvo Penta MD22”
Base engine is the Perkins Prima (MD22 ~ Prima M50; TAMD22 related to Prima M80T), so many internal parts can be sourced as Perkins parts. The raw-water cooling system and heat exchanger are Volvo-specific. Parts4Engines and MarineDustrie sell MD22/TMD22 parts.
Parts sources: Parts4Engines (TMD22), MarineDustrie (MD22/TMD22/TAMD22 used parts)
Common problems (3)
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Timing belt, water pump and pulleys engine
Like the Prima it is based on, the engine uses a timing belt that must be replaced on schedule along with the water pump and pulleys.youtube.com
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Oil use and startup smoke engine
Some owners report modest oil consumption and smoke at startup as normal behavior.forums.sailboatowners.com
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Costly turbo repairs (TMD22) exhaust
Turbo restoration on the TMD22 is a notable expense.facebook.com
Maker’s service schedule (7)
| Engine oil & filter change MD22L, MD22, TMD22 (instruction book 7736943; TAMD22 not covered) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “The oil is to be changed in new or reconditioned engines after the first 20 hours of operation and then after every 200” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Transmission fluid change MD22L, MD22, TMD22 (instruction book 7736943; TAMD22 not covered) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Service every 200 hours of operation, or at least once a year” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Fuel filters & water separator MD22L, MD22, TMD22 (instruction book 7736943; TAMD22 not covered) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Service every 200 hours of operation, or at least once a year” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Clean the crankcase ventilation MD22L, MD22, TMD22 (instruction book 7736943; TAMD22 not covered) | 2 yrs | “Service every other season” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Injector test / service MD22L, MD22, TMD22 (instruction book 7736943; TAMD22 not covered) | 600 hrs | “Check the opening pressure, spray pattern and also check for leakage every 600 hours of operation.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Replace overhead-camshaft toothed drive belt (workshop) MD22L, MD22, TMD22 (instruction book 7736943; TAMD22 not covered) | 3 yrs | “Replacement of the camshaft drive belt should be carried out every third year” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Check the seawater filter (optional filter) MD22L, MD22, TMD22 (instruction book 7736943; TAMD22 not covered) | 50 hrs | “Check every 50 hours of operation” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
Service part numbers (7)
| Oil filter MD22A / TMD22A (incl. MD22L-A) |
Volvo Penta 861476 | “p.90 "MD22, TMD22, TAMD22" block: Oil filter, MD/TMD22A — 861476” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “# Volvo Penta MD22L-A … [OIL FILTER] Part Number: 861476” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com |
| Oil filter MD22 / TMD22 / TAMD22 B and C versions |
Volvo Penta 3517857 | “p.90 "MD22, TMD22, TAMD22" block: Oil filter, MD/TMD/TAMD22B, C — 3517857” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Suitable for: … Volvo Penta MD22 … Volvo Penta TAMD22 … Volvo Penta TMD22” — dealer, ab-marineservice.com |
| Fuel filter | Volvo Penta 21624740 | “p.90 "MD22, TMD22, TAMD22" block: Fuel filter — 21624740” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “# Volvo Penta TAMD22P-B … [FUEL FILTER] Part Number: 21624740” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com |
| Raw-water impeller | Volvo Penta 21951346 Replaces 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 |
“p.90 "MD22, TMD22, TAMD22" block: Impeller kit — 21951346” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Volvo Penta: 21951346, 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 / 2003T, MD22A, TMD22A, MD22B, TMD22B, D2-55, D2-75” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Thermostat | Volvo Penta 6210419 | “# Volvo Penta MD22L-A … [THERMOSTAT] Part Number: 6210419” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com · “Volvo Penta thermostat for various MD22, TAMD22 and TMD22 engines … 6210419” — dealer, ab-marineservice.com |
| Drive belt | Volvo Penta 966912 | “# Volvo Penta MD22L-A … [V-BELT] Part Number: 966912” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com · “Volvo Penta v-belt – 966912 … Suitable for: Volvo Penta MD22 Volvo Penta TAMD22 Volvo Penta TMD22” — dealer, ab-marineservice.com |
| Timing belt (toothed belt) | Volvo Penta 859773 | “# Volvo Penta MD22L-A … [TOOTH BELT] Part Number: 859773” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com · “Volvo Penta MD22 TMD22 TAMD22 Timing belt - 859773 … MD22A, MD22L-A, … TAMD22P-B, TMD22-B” — dealer, marinedustrie.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Model sources (7)
sailboatdata.com · yachtingmonthly.com · hallberg-rassy.com · yachtsnet.co.uk · hallberg-rassy.com · forums.ybw.com · hallberg-rassy.com
Other Hallberg-Rassy models
- Hallberg-Rassy 31 1992–2009
- Hallberg-Rassy 38 1977–1986
- Hallberg-Rassy 42 (Enderlein) 1980–1991
Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.