The Swan 53 is a 53.0ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1987 and 1995.
50 units have been built.
The Swan 53 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 good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Swan 53 | ||
| Length | 53 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.51 ft | ||
| Draft | 10.20 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.30 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.09 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 246.03 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.36 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43.06 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 10.20 ft | ||
| Displacement | 44000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 18518 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.79 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1342 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 728.70 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 612.81 sq.ft | ||
| I | 69.40 ft | ||
| J | 21 ft | ||
| P | 61.90 ft | ||
| E | 19.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 106 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 200 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 | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 1995 | ||
| Number built | 50 |