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SWAN 48-2 (FRERS)

Built by Nautor • Designed by German Frers
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SWAN 48-2 (FRERS) - Photo
SWAN 48-2 (FRERS) - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin Keel w/bulb
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1995
Last Built: 2002
Number Built: 57

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 15.09 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 12.50 m
Beam: 4.32 m
Draft (Max): 2.38 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 14,288 kg
Ballast: 5,488 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 54.95 m²
Mainsail Area: 51.19 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 106.14 m²
Sail Area (reported): 106.10 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 19.80 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 5.55 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 17.65 m
E (Boom Length): 5.80 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Volvo Penta
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Power: 53 HP

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 8.58 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 18.03
SA/Displacement (Reported): 18.40
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 38.41%
Displacement/Length: 203.89
Comfort Ratio: 32.73
Capsize Screening: 1.80
S-Number: 2.82

Notes

A regatta version (SWAN 48R) was available with deeper keel, fractional rig and more spartan interior.