Monohull · 17 documented fitments
Propeller upgrade for the Hallberg-Rassy 36 — what fits, what changes.
Drawn from 17 documented Hallberg-Rassy 36 fitments: the common setup is an Autoprop H5 behind the Volvo Penta MD22P. Typical result: 300–400 fewer RPM at cruise and up to 20% fuel saved over fixed pitch.
The fitment card
Documented engine variants & what they wear
Aggregated from 17 real installations — not a size chart, a service record.
| Engine | Power / max RPM | Drive | Typical ratio | Documented propeller | Rotation | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Penta MD22P | 59 hp / 4000 | Shaft | 2.4:1 | Autoprop H5 | Left-hand | 6 |
| Volvo Penta MD22 | 57 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.37:1 | Autoprop H5 · 460 mm | Left-hand | 4 |
| Volvo Penta D255 | 55 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.23:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Volvo Penta DZ-55 | 55 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.23:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Volvo Penta 2003T | 43 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 2.37:1 | Autoprop H5 | Left-hand | 1 |
| Volvo Penta MD22A | 53 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.37:1 | Autoprop H5 | Left-hand | 1 |
| Nanni 50HP | 50 hp / 2800 | Shaft | 2:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Volvo Penta D2-55 | 55 hp | Shaft | 2.23:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
Indicative only — gearboxes and apertures vary between years and repowers, which is why every supplied propeller is verified against your boat first. Data current as of 2026.
Your numbers
What the change feels like on a Hallberg-Rassy 36
Indicative curves for this size of boat — drag the cruise line. The independent-test pattern: the same six knots on several hundred fewer RPM, with the fuel flow following.
Worth knowing
Considerations for the Hallberg-Rassy 36
- 8 engine variants are documented for this model — repowers included. Sizing follows your engine and ratio, not the year in the brochure.
- Tip clearance rules the maximum diameter — roughly 10–15% of prop diameter to the hull. The Builder asks; we verify before supply.
Hallberg-Rassy 36 propeller questions
What size propeller does a Hallberg-Rassy 36 take?
Documented Hallberg-Rassy 36 installations most commonly run an Autoprop H5, matched to the Volvo Penta MD22P on a shaft drive. Exact size depends on your engine, gearbox ratio and aperture — every recommendation is verified by an engineer before supply.
How much fuel would a Hallberg-Rassy 36 save with an Autoprop?
Typical savings over a fixed-pitch propeller are up to 20% at cruise (documented band 15–30%, honestly less if you already run a folding or feathering prop). Put your engine hours and diesel price into the fuel calculator for your own numbers — then the Builder for a verified recommendation.
My Hallberg-Rassy 36 has a different engine than shown — does the data still help?
Yes. Repowers are common and the database usually holds several engine variants per model. The Builder starts from your actual engine and gearbox; the model records confirm diameters and clearances that are known to work on this hull.
Get the verified recommendation for your Hallberg-Rassy 36
The Builder pre-fills from these 17 documented fitments — confirm your engine and gearbox, and an engineer replies within one business day.