Swan 51
The Swan 51 is a 51.25ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1980 and 1985.
36 units have been built.
The Swan 51 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably 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 average. There is a good water supply range.
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Main features
| Model | Swan 51 | ||
| Length | 51.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.90 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.86 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.08 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.03 | ||
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.90 ft | ||
| Displacement | 39600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 16500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.72 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1291 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 726.28 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 564.30 sq.ft | ||
| I | 69.50 ft | ||
| J | 20.90 ft | ||
| P | 62.70 ft | ||
| E | 18 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 73 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 69 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 184 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 | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 36 |
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