Swan 53
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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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 74%
| Model | Swan 53 | ||
| Length | 53 ft (64%) | the closest to 54.95 ft | |
| Beam | 15.51 ft (84%) | the closest to 15.75 ft | |
| Draft | 10.20 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 99%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.30 (99%) | the closest to 17.29 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 42.09 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 246.03 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.36 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull 94%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43.06 ft (94%) | the closest to 43.31 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 10.20 ft | ||
| Displacement | 44000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 18518 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.79 knots |
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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 |
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