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SWAN 51

Built by Nautor • Designed by German Frers
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SWAN 51 - Photo
SWAN 51 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1980
Last Built: 1985
Number Built: 36

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 15.62 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 12.90 m
Beam: 4.47 m
Draft (Max): 2.71 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 17,962 kg
Ballast: 7,484 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 67.47 m²
Mainsail Area: 52.43 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 119.90 m²
Sail Area (reported): 119.94 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 21.18 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 6.37 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 19.11 m
E (Boom Length): 5.49 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Perkins
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Power: 73 HP
Fuel Capacity: 261 L
Water Capacity: 697 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 8.72 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 17.48
SA/Displacement (Reported): 17.86
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 41.67%
Displacement/Length: 233.08
Comfort Ratio: 38.03
Capsize Screening: 1.73
S-Number: 2.43

Notes

The first in a long series of Swans designed by German Frers.