The original HR 43 has been built in no less than 150 units from August 2001. At the traditional Hallberg-Rassy Open House weekend August 2007 a new updated version, the Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II, was presented.

There is a long row of improvements on the HR 43 Mk II:

New slightly taller rig, where the mainsail is a little larger and there is a slight fractional rigging in line with the HR 37, 40, 48 and 54. The rig combines the sturdiness of the masthead rig with the easier trimming facilities of a fractional rigging

All new deck mould

New winch steps, which not only look great, it allows easier step into the cockpit and better height of the winch, giving improved accessibility

Rounder curving between the superstructure roof and superstructure side

The blue stripe around the cockpit will be in gelcoat and laminated into the deck

The frames of the deck hatches for the saloon and v cabin are lowered

The deck hatches of the aft cabin and the forward heads are lowered completely into the teak

The aft deck locker lids are moved more aft, being better positioned over the actual locker for better access

The cockpit teak is lowered into the level of the gelcoat, giving both better comfort, better looks and easier cleaning

The alcove in the cockpit is lowered into the coaming, no frame disturbs the comfort when sitting here

The seating comfort of the cockpit is improved by a better shape of the coaming, in line with the HR 54 and HR 342

Improved shape of the windshield coaming gives better looks

Larger locker lid for the gas bottles, allowing PK6 composite bottles

The entrance ladder has a completely new design, with rounded steps and rounded side panels, improving the looks and the comfort when being used in a seaway

New improved design on the handholds on the ceiling

Bookshelf alcoves also in the v cabin

Improved looks of the bookshelf alcoves

Lowered division between the seat and the vanity in the v cabin, which gives a more open and airy feel in this area

If armchairs are ordered, these are improved to both better looks and better comfort

The upper ends of the bulkheads between saloon-nav table and saloon-galley are lowered, giving a more open feel

In the galley, the fridge is improved to the same as used in the HR 48. That means built in evaporator, automatic light and three baskets in order to easier organize the small items

The bulkhead between the galley and the saloon is shortened a little towards the hullside

That makes it possible to increase the work top area in the galley a little, without sacrificing space in the cockpit locker or the saloon

If a deep freezer is ordered, this is improved to the same size as in the HR 48, with a basket, built in evaporator and automatic light

The fiddle around the vanity in the walk through to the aft cabin is improved to the same as used in the HR 48, meaning built in grabrail

New improved design of the carpet, where more of the beautiful teak and holly floor is showed at the ends

Improved comfort for the navigation table seat

Battery capacity is improved from 450 to 470 Ah