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The Swan 51 occupies a singular place in the history of the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan. The first model to emerge from the collaboration with Germán Frers in 1981, it has now been reinterpreted in a contemporary version, incorporating feedback from over 70 units built between 48 and 55 feet.
Optimized hull and double rudder
The glass/foam sandwich hull plan has been refined to distribute volumes harmoniously and improve balance. The double rudder configuration ensures precise control even at high heel, up to 20 degrees, and maintains course in sustained conditions. The rudder stocks are housed in watertight compartments, limiting the risk of infiltration in the event of an impact.
Drafts and appendages
Three keel configurations are available:
- 2,05 m for shallow anchorages
- 2,45 m standard
- 3,20 m for the performance version
Each version retains a high ballast/displacement ratio, guaranteeing the stiffness of the canvas. A fixed bowsprit integrates the anchor, positioned forward of the bow to limit impact on the hull.
Deck and rig configurations
Three deck and sail plans are available:
- Cruise version 147.1 m² classic mainsail and simplified layout
- Comfort configuration : in-mast mainsail furler, self-tacking jib, fully protected cockpit
- Sport version carbon mast raised by 1.50 m, sails increased to 161.2 m², possibility of running mainsail and backstay.
Each option can be combined to adapt the yacht to the owner's program.
Interior fittings and equipment
The interior, designed by Misa Poggi, retains the three-cabin layout, with owner's suite forward and bright central saloon. The galley is based on the layout of the Swan 48 and 55, with modular equipment. The soundproofing of the engine room makes life on board easier, both at sea and at anchor.
Propulsion and maneuvers
The 80-hp Yanmar 4JH80 ensures an engine cruising speed of close to 8 knots. A bow thruster is fitted as standard for harbor maneuvers, a considerable asset for a 16.90 m overall sailboat.
Standards, safety and certification
Designed to meet the requirements of the design category A âeuros High seas according to the European directive, the Swan 51 is able to withstand winds in excess of force 8 and significant wave heights in excess of 4 meters. Structural bulkheads are laminated to the hull and deck to reinforce rigidity and impact resistance. Watertight compartments fore and aft contribute to buoyancy in the event of damage.
