Swan 55 ss 1970
The Swan 55 ss 1970 is a 54.63ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1970 and 1974.
16 units have been built.
The Swan 55 ss 1970 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
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Main features
| Model | Swan 55 ss 1970 | ||
| Length | 54.63 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.21 ft | ||
| Draft | 8 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.08 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.28 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 357.28 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 47.46 | ||
| Capsize | 1.59 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 38.48 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8 ft | ||
| Displacement | 45600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 17000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.31 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1277 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 693 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 584.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 63 ft | ||
| J | 22 ft | ||
| P | 57 ft | ||
| E | 20.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 61 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 80 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 125 gals | ||
| 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 | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 16 |