Swan 51
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1980–1985
The Swan 51 was the first in a long series of Swan yachts designed by German Frers.
See her sail
The Swan 51, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Sailing Northern Brees
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 38Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.73Bluewater
LightD/L 233Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 17.9Powered-up
TenderBallast 42%Stiff
A capable offshore cruiser with an easy motion when the sea gets up.
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
The crews aboard this model, and where they were last seen.
On the water
The Swan 51 on video
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
Dimensions
Weights
The family
Boats like this
Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.