Swan 55cc frers
7 / 19 - score 57%
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.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
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Main features 72%
Model | Swan 55cc frers | ||
Length | 54.98 ft (79%) | the closest to 54 ft | |
Beam | 15.92 ft (66%) | the closest to 15.50 ft | |
Draft | 8.50 ft | ||
Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 50%
Sail area / displ. | 15.57 (43%) | the closest to 14.77 | |
Ballast / displ. | 38.27 % | ||
Displ. / length | 294.64 | ||
Comfort ratio | 43.35 (58%) | the closest to 45.15 | |
Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull 42%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 42.87 ft (42%) | the closest to 45.50 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 |