1971 Nautor Swan 65
LOA
19.81m (65.0ft)
Beam
4.72m (15.5ft)
Displacement
27,216kg (60,001lbs)
Year
1971–1989
Manufacturer
Nautor Swan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 19.81 m | 65.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 15.09 m | 49.5 ft |
| Beam | 4.72 m | 15.5 ft |
| Draft | 2.74 m | 9.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 24.50 m | 80.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 27,216 kg | 60,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 10,886 kg | 23,999 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 139.0 m² | 1,496 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 120 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 450 L | 118.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 750 L | 198.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 4 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | |
| Country of Origin | Finland | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.60
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.63 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
19.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1971 Nautor Swan 65
The Swan 65 is the legendary S&S design that won the first Whitbread Round the World Race. One of the most iconic sailing yachts ever built, she remains a formidable ocean-going vessel over fifty years later.