BoatsSwan 60 (1994-2003)

Swan 60 (1994-2003)

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · 1994–2003

A German Frers-designed performance cruiser featuring a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio and versatile rig options

Designed by German Frers, built by Nautor.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a narrow beam gives 33 — a sea-kindly motion in a seaway.

Comfort ratio 33
CoastalBluewater

1.88 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.88
LightHeavy

180 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 180
EasygoingPowered-up

28.7 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 28.7
TenderStiff

37% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.

Ballast 37%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Heavier than ~81% of boats her size on file
  • Draws more than ~99% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~92% of boats her size on file

Compared with 609 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
37.3%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
28.7
Displacement / length
180.4
Comfort ratio
32.9
Capsize screening
1.88
Hull speed
9.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
3153
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1994–2003
Units built
28
Designer
German Frers
Builder
Nautor

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