Model HR 48 was created on the basis of a rather popular model HR 46 by the already known formula let’s «just improve the good thing . Contrary to the known rule«, the best – the enemy of the good in the Swedes» – has once again turned out – so that the boat has received two honorary titles Yacht of the Year according to the versions of different editions in 2006 and 2007 (however, collecting a bouquet of awards is a usual thing for yachts. Hallberg-Rassy).

The hull was very much elongated along the KVL, which significantly improved the performance of the boat, increased the area of portholes and skylights in the cabin, noticeably became more spacious inside – new design methods allowed to rationalize the interior layout. The engine has become much more economical and at the same time has a much more capacious fuel tank – the boat can now travel under the engine from Hamburg to Iceland at one filling station.