Swan 53 Mk I

The Swan 53 was designed by German Frers and built by Nautor's Swan and first launched in 1985.

Swan 53 Mk 1[1]
Development
LocationFinland
Year1986 - 1994
No. built50
BrandSwan
Builder(s)Nautor Swan OY
Boat
Boat weight20,000 kg (44,000 lb)
Draft3.1 m (10 ft) Std
3.2/3.35 m Centreboard
2.3 m (7.5 ft) Shallow
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionGRP
LOH16.06 m (52.7 ft)
LWL12.94 m (42.5 ft)
Beam4.73 m (15.5 ft)
Engine typeVolvo 87 hp
Hull appendages
Ballast8,400 kg (18,500 lb)
Rig
Rig typeMasthead
I (foretriangle height)21.16 m (69.4 ft) 2 Spr
22.07 m (72.4 ft) 2 Spr
J (foretriangle base)6.40 m (21.0 ft)
P (mainsail luff)18.89 m (62.0 ft) 2 Spr
19.80 m (65.0 ft) 2 Spr
E (mainsail foot)6.85 m (22.5 ft)
Sails
Mainsail area57.1 m2 (615 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area101.6 m2 (1,094 sq ft)
Luff perpendicular150%
Spinnaker area244 m2 (2,630 sq ft)
 Swan 51
Swan 56 

References

  1. "The Boats". The Spirit of Swan. Yachting Library S.r.L. October 1, 2002. pp. 244 Onwards. ISBN 88-87737-18-5.
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