The Swan 38 ss is a 38.25ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1974 and 1979.
116 units have been built.
The Swan 38 ss is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Swan 38 ss | ||
| Length | 38.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.55 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.30 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.87 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.80 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 345.23 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.44 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.71 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18300 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.18 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 686 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 55.30 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 403.16 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 264.06 sq.ft | ||
| I | 51 ft | ||
| J | 15.81 ft | ||
| P | 42.25 ft | ||
| E | 12.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 20 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 53 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Nautor (Swan sailboats) | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1979 | ||
| Number built | 116 |
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