Swan 59

The Swan 59 was designed by German Frers and built by Nautor's Swan and first launched in 1984.

Swan[1]
Development
LocationFinland
Year1984 -1990
No. built21
BrandSwan
Builder(s)Nautor Swan OY
NameSwan[2]
Boat
Boat weight27,200 kg (60,000 lb) - 28,300 kg (62,400 lb)
Draft3.1 m (10 ft) - 3.4 m (11 ft)
2.2/3.9 m Centreboard
2.2 Shallow
Hull
TypeMonohull
LOH17.92 m (58.8 ft)
LWL14.68 m (48.2 ft)
Beam5.00 m (16.40 ft)
Engine typeVolvo 86hp
Hull appendages
GeneralFin or
Centreboard or
Shallow Draft
Ballast9,200 kg (20,300 lb) - 10,350 kg (22,820 lb)
Rig
Rig typeMasthead
I foretriangle height24.25 m (79.6 ft)
J foretriangle base7.06 m (23.2 ft)
P mainsail luff21.80 m (71.5 ft)
E mainsail foot6.30 m (20.7 ft)
Sails
Mainsail area68.7 m2 (739 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area130.9 m2 (1,409 sq ft)
Luff perpendicular150 %
Spinnaker area314 m2 (3,380 sq ft)
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Swan 60 →

References
  1. "The Boats". The Spirit of Swan. Yachting Library S.r.L. October 1, 2002. pp. 244 Onwards. ISBN 88-87737-18-5.
  2. "The Boats". The Spirit of Swan. Yachting Library S.r.L. October 1, 2002. pp. 244 Onwards. ISBN 88-87737-18-5.
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