2001 Nautor Swan 42
LOA
12.80m (42.0ft)
Beam
3.96m (13.0ft)
Displacement
9,300kg (20,503lbs)
Year
2001–2006
Manufacturer
Nautor Swan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.80 m | 42.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.97 m | 36.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.96 m | 13.0 ft |
| Draft | 2.30 m | 7.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.50 m | 57.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,300 kg | 20,503 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,800 kg | 8,378 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 | 160 L | 42.3 gal |
| Water Capacity | 300 L | 79.3 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | German Frers | |
| Country of Origin | Finland | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.84
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
40.9%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.75 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
17.2
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2001 Nautor Swan 42
The Swan 42 is one of the most successful one-design racing yachts in the cruiser-racer segment. German Frers' design is fast, elegant, and beautifully built by Nautor in Finland.