Swan 48 frers
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The Swan 48 frers is a 49.51ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1995 and 2002.
57 units have been built.
The Swan 48 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 bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
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Main features 47%
| Model | Swan 48 frers | ||
| Length | 49.51 ft (20%) | the closest to 53.75 ft | |
| Beam | 14.17 ft (74%) | the closest to 13.83 ft | |
| Draft | 7.81 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 34%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.40 (26%) | the closest to 19.77 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 38.41 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 203.89 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.73 (42%) | the closest to 31.01 | |
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull 87%
| Hull type | Monohull fin Keel with bulb | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 41.01 ft (87%) | the closest to 40.50 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.81 ft | ||
| Displacement | 31500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.58 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1142 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 591.46 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 551.01 sq.ft | ||
| I | 64.96 ft | ||
| J | 18.21 ft | ||
| P | 57.91 ft | ||
| E | 19.03 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 53 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 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 | 1995 | ||
| Last built | 2002 | ||
| Number built | 57 |
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