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SWAN 53

Built by Nautor (FIN) • Designed by German Frers
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SWAN 53 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1987
Last Built: 1995
Number Built: 50

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 16.15 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 13.12 m
Beam: 4.73 m
Draft (Max): 3.11 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 19,958 kg
Ballast: 8,400 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 67.70 m²
Mainsail Area: 56.93 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 124.63 m²
Sail Area (reported): 124.68 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 21.15 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 6.40 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 18.87 m
E (Boom Length): 6.04 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Volvo
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Model: TMD31A
Fuel Capacity: 401 L
Water Capacity: 757 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 8.79 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 16.94
SA/Displacement (Reported): 17.30
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 42.09%
Displacement/Length: 246.03
Comfort Ratio: 38.36
Capsize Screening: 1.76
S-Number: 2.24

Notes

A taller rig was available.