The Swan 55cc frers is a 54.98ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1990 and 1997.
22 units have been built.
The Swan 55cc frers is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. 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 good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Swan 55cc frers | ||
| Length | 54.98 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.50 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.57 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.27 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 294.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 43.35 | ||
| Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.87 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 52000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 19900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.77 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1350 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 629.30 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 517.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 62 ft | ||
| J | 20.30 ft | ||
| P | 50.50 ft | ||
| E | 20.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 116 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 163 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 232 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 | 1990 | ||
| Last built | 1997 | ||
| Number built | 22 |