The Swan 40 frers is a 40.25ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1992 and 2001.
58 units have been built.
The Swan 40 frers is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Swan 40 frers | ||
| Length | 40.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.04 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.46 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.03 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 253.93 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.55 | ||
| Capsize | 1.93 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.43 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.04 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6990 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.63 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 830 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 435.85 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 394.12 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54.79 ft | ||
| J | 15.91 ft | ||
| P | 47.57 ft | ||
| E | 16.57 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 62 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 112 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Nautor (Swan sailboats) | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1992 | ||
| Last built | 2001 | ||
| Number built | 58 |
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