The Swan 98 was designed by the Argentinean naval architect Germán Frers, who since 1980 has been designing the yard's yachts, moving towards cruising yachts, but always keeping the racing/cruising DNA of the first models. Thus, this new model will combine comfort, performance and stability at sea. She will be built in Finland, at the Pietarsaari shipyard, in a foam/fibreglass sandwich (core in Corecell and epoxy resin). For the moment it is only at the project stage, the shipyard is waiting for the sale of a first model to launch the construction. Model for which a basic envelope of 8.9 million euros will be required. According to the Finnish yard, some people are interested.
Many standard features will be included on the Swan 98, although a long list of options will make it a semi-custom yacht. In its standard configuration, the Swan 98 will be presented with a lifting keel (draft reduced from 4.9m to 3.2m) and in a bi-safran configuration, for sailing in shallow water despite its imposing size.
On deck, we find the characteristics of Swan yachts, namely a large cockpit with a relaxation and comfort area at the front (accommodating up to 16 people) and a large aft area dedicated to navigation with two steering wheels. The almost flush roof gives it sleek and elegant lines
The interior layout was designed by the Genoese architect Misa Poggi with two possible configurations: owner's cabin at the front or at the rear. 3 other cabins complete the sleeping arrangements, each with a bathroom. As far as decoration is concerned, the interior designer has thought of 4 themes, using "the best in Italian textiles and leathers to create an atmosphere of comfort and luxury."
