The Hallberg-Rassy 48 is one of the newer generation Frers designs with a powerful rig, and beam carried well aft for an enhanced aft cabin. We originally specified this example with dual voltages and a hydraulic furling rig for the 2007 Annapolis Boat Show, sold her to the current owners in 2008, and have followed her progress since.
Bella Rose has cruised with her present owners throughout Europe and the Caribbean, including six Caribbean round trips from New England, and an Atlantic Circle including Ireland, Scotland and Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean as far as Turkey.
Professionally maintained and thoughtfully upgraded throughout her life, she underwent a mini-refit in Sweden (2012-13), with professional yard care and winter storage in premier yards. With meticulous attention to detail and knowledgeable owners, this vessel has been maintained in ready to go condition.
- New standing rigging (2019)
- Rig-off inspection (2025)
- New watermaker (2021), navigation and sailing instruments (2021), wind generator (2025)
- New washer, batteries, solar panels, Starlink marine, and hydraulics overhaul while in US by Lyman Morse and New England Boatworks (2022-23).
Bella Rose will impress you. She has truly been lovingly maintained and continuously updated, with service records and an extensive parts inventory. Free State Yachts is happy to have been part of her journey, and look forward to helping her new owners with the next chapter.



