2008 Nautor Swan 45 vs 1993 Nautor Swan 46 — Comparison
2008 Nautor Swan 45
1993 Nautor Swan 46
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Nautor Swan 45 | 1993 Nautor Swan 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Nautor Swan |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 1993–2001 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | Finland |
| Designer | German Frers | German Frers |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.84 m (45.4 ft) | 14.05 m (46.1 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.35 m (7.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) | 12,247 kg (27,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 4,990 kg (11,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 220 L (58.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 1993 Nautor Swan 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is a 2000s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the 1993 Nautor Swan 46 is a 1990s offering from Nautor Swan from Finland. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 was penned by German Frers. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 was designed by German Frers.
In terms of size, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 measures 13.84m (45.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the 1993 Nautor Swan 46 at 14.05m (46.1ft) with a 4.09m beam. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 is 0.21m longer than the 2008 Nautor Swan 45. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 displaces approximately 17% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.21 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46, with an SA/D of 17.59 and 92.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 has a comfort ratio of 19.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 41.3% for the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 40.7% for the 1993 Nautor Swan 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 provides 6 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 400L water and 220L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.