Swan 50 ms
9 / 7320 - score 40%
The Swan 50 ms is a 49.58ft masthead ketch designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) since 1976.
9 units have been built.
The Swan 50 ms is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Despite its low score, this boat is ranked in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoffs for this request.
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Main features
Model | Swan 50 ms | ||
Length | 49.58 ft | ||
Beam | 15.08 ft | ||
Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 13 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 28.43 % | ||
Displ. / length | 431.75 | ||
Comfort ratio | 51.68 | ||
Capsize | 1.63 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 37.50 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
Displacement | 51000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 14500 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.21 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1112 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 587.64 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 371.56 sq.ft | ||
I | 59 ft | ||
J | 19.92 ft | ||
P | 51.25 ft | ||
E | 14.50 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 115 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 480 gals |
Accommodations 40%
Water capacity | 530 gals (40%) | highest | |
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 | 1976 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 9 |