Nautor Swan 65 “ARION” Yacht for Sale | Original Style Sparkman & Stephens | Tour with Simon Turner
February 11, 2026 · 7 min · 5K views · Alicante
What this video covers
The 1983 Nautor Swan 65 ketch Arion, hull number 37, currently lies in Alicante, Spain, under its third ownership.0:36 The vessel features original anodized aluminum spars and teak decks, though the latter show wear and thinning.1:21 A 2018 refit included replacing the stainless steel standing rigging and rebuilding the Volvo engine, which received a new turbo in 2023.5:37 The deck layout incorporates a hydraulic Lewmar 3000 windlass, a manual Reckman genoa furler, and electric secondary and main halyard winches.1:52 Navigation electronics include a recent B&G MFD at the helm and a B&G autopilot controller.2:44 Below deck, the interior retains its original layout, including an open galley with a 2023 24V refrigeration system and an Onan generator with 2,700 hours.6:00 While the woodwork in the companionway requires attention and the forward foc'sle shows heavy wear, the saloon and cabins remain in good condition.3:40 The yacht lacks air conditioning, heating, and a bow thruster.7:02
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