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SWAN 43 (S&S)

Built by Nautor • Designed by Sparkman & Stephens
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SWAN 43 (S&S) - Photo
SWAN 43 (S&S) - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1967
Last Built: 1982
Number Built: 67

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 13.04 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 9.45 m
Beam: 3.56 m
Draft (Max): 2.18 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 9,004 kg
Ballast: 4,717 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 41.99 m²
Mainsail Area: 34.30 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 76.29 m²
Sail Area (reported): 76.65 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 15.71 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 5.35 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 14.03 m
E (Boom Length): 4.89 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Volvo Penta
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Model: MD2B
Engine Power: 25 HP
Fuel Capacity: 151 L
Water Capacity: 189 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 7.46 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 17.63
SA/Displacement (Reported): 18.07
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 52.39%
Displacement/Length: 297.46
Comfort Ratio: 33.68
Capsize Screening: 1.73
S-Number: 1.84

Notes

S&S design #1973. Originally designed fo the RORC rule.