1988 Swan 38
LOA
11.55m (37.9ft)
Beam
3.55m (11.6ft)
Displacement
7,484kg (16,499lbs)
Year
1988–1993
Manufacturer
Nautor Swan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11.55 m | 37.9 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.14 m | 30.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.55 m | 11.6 ft |
| Draft | 2.10 m | 6.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 16.00 m | 52.5 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,484 kg | 16,499 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,175 kg | 7,000 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 63.2 m² | 680 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L | 31.7 gal |
| Water Capacity | 200 L | 52.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | German Frers | |
| Country of Origin | Finland | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.78
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
42.4%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.73 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
21.9
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1988 Swan 38
The Swan 38 is a thoroughbred performance cruiser from Finland's Nautor yard. German Frers' design balances racing speed with elegant cruising comfort in a superbly built package.