Swan 51

The Swan 51 is a 15.6-meter masthead sloop designed by German Frers, built by Nautor from 1980 to 1985, and was the first Swan model designed by Frers. It features a fin keel with a spade rudder and displaces 17,962 kg. The Swan 51 has a three-cabin, two-head layout, similar to the Swan 48, and emphasizes high-quality materials like solid wood. Its galley includes an induction stove, refrigerator, freezer, and double sink.1:55 A carbon mast is a central structural element in the salon.2:49 On deck, the boat has a hidden sprayhood, and all lines route under the deck to the helm for a clear cockpit.3:34 The rig includes a removable cutter stay and carbon rollers for the Code Zero and gennaker.3:54 Electric winches are present but not reversible.2:43 The cockpit features two tables that convert into a double berth, and teak decking is standard in the cockpit.4:12 The mainsheet system uses a boom vang for leech tension instead of a traveler.4:14 Aboard *Godspeed*, a refitted Swan 51, the Skeletor Crew Sailing team competed in the 2023-24 Ocean Globe Race, having rebuilt the vessel after it sank in Hurricane Irma.2:31 Their modifications prioritized crew comfort, including a custom canopy for shade and solar power.3:49 The team uses a three-watch system and, in heavy weather, runs downwind to preserve the boat.8:24 They rely on celestial navigation and a used 1.5-ounce spinnaker for downwind sailing.5:21