Swan 53 Mk I

Swan 53 Mk 1[1]
Development
Location Finland
Year 1986 - 1994
No. Built 50
brand Swan
Builder(s) Nautor Swan OY
Boat
Boat Weight 20,000 kg (44,000 lb)
Draft 3.1 m (10 ft) Std
3.2/3.35 m Centreboard
2.3 m (7.5 ft) Shallow
Hull
Type Monohull
Construction GRP
LOH 16.06 m (52.7 ft)
LWL 12.94 m (42.5 ft)
Beam 4.73 m (15.5 ft)
Engine Type Volvo 87 hp
Hull Appendages
Ballast 8,400 kg (18,500 lb)
Rig
Rig Type Masthead
I (Foretriangle Height) 21.16 m (69.4 ft) 2 Spr
22.07 m (72.4 ft) 2 Spr
J (Foretriangle Base) 6.40 m (21.0 ft)
P (Mainsail Luff) 18.89 m (62.0 ft) 2 Spr
19.80 m (65.0 ft) 2 Spr
E (Mainsail Foot) 6.85 m (22.5 ft)
Sails
Mainsail area 57.1 m2 (615 sq ft)
Jib / Genoa area 101.6 m2 (1,094 sq ft)
Luff Perpendicular 150%
Spinnaker area 244 m2 (2,630 sq ft)
 Swan 51
Swan 56 

The Swan 53 was designed by German Frers and built by Nautor's Swan and first launched in 1985.

References

  1. "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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