The Swan 65 ss ketch is a 64.57ft masthead ketch designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1972 and 1989.
41 units have been built.
The Swan 65 ss ketch is a heavy 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 heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Swan 65 ss ketch | ||
| Length | 64.57 ft | ||
| Beam | 16.27 ft | ||
| Draft | 9.60 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 457500 |
See how Sailboatlab works in video
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.02 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.71 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 300.99 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 50.44 | ||
| Capsize | 1.58 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 47 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 9.60 ft | ||
| Displacement | 70000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 30600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.19 knots |
We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1798 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 906.29 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 619.64 sq.ft | ||
| I | 74.90 ft | ||
| J | 24.20 ft | ||
| P | 67.72 ft | ||
| E | 18.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 88 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 57 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 87 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 | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 41 |
Other photos
Swan 65 ss ketch for sale elsewhere on the web:
