Swan 43 ss
4 / 101 - score 85%
The Swan 43 ss is a 42.78ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1967 and 1982.
67 units have been built.
The Swan 43 ss is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. 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 good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
Swan 43 ss for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 72%
| Model | Swan 43 ss | ||
| Length | 42.78 ft (68%) | the closest to 41.50 ft | |
| Beam | 11.67 ft (77%) | the closest to 11.42 ft | |
| Draft | 7.16 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Login or register to personnalize this screen.
You will be able to pin external links of your choice.
See how Sailboatlab works in video
Ratios 98%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.07 (96%) | the closest to 18 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 52.39 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 297.46 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.68 (99%) | the closest to 33.66 | |
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.16 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19850 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.46 knots |
We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 825 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 452.01 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 369.24 sq.ft | ||
| I | 51.54 ft | ||
| J | 17.54 ft | ||
| P | 46.04 ft | ||
| E | 16.04 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 40 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 50 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 | 1967 | ||
| Last built | 1982 | ||
| Number built | 67 |
Other photos
