1997 Nautor Swan 40
LOA
12.30m (40.4ft)
Beam
3.85m (12.6ft)
Displacement
8,500kg (18,739lbs)
Year
1997–2002
Manufacturer
Nautor Swan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.30 m | 40.4 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.36 m | 34.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.85 m | 12.6 ft |
| Draft | 2.20 m | 7.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 16.50 m | 54.1 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg | 18,739 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,600 kg | 7,937 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 73.5 m² | 791 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 L | 39.6 gal |
| Water Capacity | 250 L | 66.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | German Frers | |
| Country of Origin | Finland | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.93
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
42.4%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.76 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
18.1
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1997 Nautor Swan 40
The Swan 40 is a superbly crafted performance cruiser from Finland. German Frers' design delivers racing-caliber sailing in a boat with the luxury and build quality Nautor is famous for.