1983 Nautor Swan 44
LOA
13.41m (44.0ft)
Beam
3.86m (12.7ft)
Displacement
11,340kg (25,000lbs)
Year
1983–1991
Manufacturer
Nautor Swan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 13.41 m | 44.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.36 m | 34.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.86 m | 12.7 ft |
| Draft | 2.29 m | 7.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.50 m | 57.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,340 kg | 25,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,536 kg | 10,000 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 82.0 m² | 883 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L | 52.8 gal |
| Water Capacity | 350 L | 92.5 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | |
| Country of Origin | Finland | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.50
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.69 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
22.7
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1983 Nautor Swan 44
The Swan 44 is a powerful S&S design built during the golden era of Nautor. A proven offshore yacht that combines ocean-crossing capability with competitive racing performance.