Swan 40 ss
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The Swan 40 ss is a 39.3ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1970 and 1972.
51 units have been built.
The Swan 40 ss is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 90%
| Model | Swan 40 ss | ||
| Length | 39.30 ft (89%) | the closest to 39.75 ft | |
| Beam | 10.83 ft (92%) | the closest to 10.75 ft | |
| Draft | 6.70 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 44%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.99 (87%) | the closest to 15.80 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 41.58 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 364.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.71 (0%) | the closest to 42.96 | |
| Capsize | 1.63 |
Hull 80%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.54 ft (80%) | the closest to 28 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.70 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.16 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 709 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 388.40 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 320.17 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.04 ft | ||
| J | 15.84 ft | ||
| P | 44.04 ft | ||
| E | 14.54 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 40 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 48 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 | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 1972 | ||
| Number built | 51 |