Swan 51
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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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Swan 51 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 80%
| Model | Swan 51 | ||
| Length | 51.25 ft (87%) | the closest to 50.67 ft | |
| Beam | 14.67 ft (74%) | the closest to 15 ft | |
| Draft | 8.90 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 44%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.86 (79%) | the closest to 17.51 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 41.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.08 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.03 (10%) | the closest to 34.99 | |
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull 61%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.33 ft (61%) | the closest to 44 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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