Swan 68

2 / 1388 - score 79%

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

The Swan 68 is a 67.68ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1992 and 2004.

24 units have been built.

The Swan 68 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 heavy bluewater cruising boat.

Main features

Model	Swan 68
Length	67.68 ft
Beam	17.78 ft
Draft	10.83 ft
Country	Finland (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0	??

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Ratios - score 71%

Sail area / displ.	17.56 - score 56%	highest
Ballast / displ.	40 % - score 60%	highest
Displ. / length	240.27 - score 100%	approximately 260
Comfort ratio	50.36 - score 74%	highest
Capsize	1.60 - score 63%	lowest

Hull - score 100%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with spade rudder	mono
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	54.72 ft
Maximum draft	10.83 ft
Displacement	88184 lbs
Ballast	35274 lbs
Hull speed	9.91 knots - score 100%	highest

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	2164 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	1165.50 sq.ft
Sail area main	998.38 sq.ft
I	90 ft
J	25.90 ft
P	81.50 ft
E	24.50 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 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	1992
Last built	2004
Number built	24