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Swan 44 (S&S)

Nautor's Swan · 1972–1978 · Sloop rig

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Swan 44 (S&S) profile drawing
LOA44'
Beam12.58'
Draft7.4'
Displ.14.0t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

95% confidence
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2 named boats of this design have finished ocean races in the official results: Freebird (Newport Bermuda Race 2000, 2004, 2006), Aura (Newport Bermuda Race 2000 as The Ugly Duckling, 2002, 2004). John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists Swans as a range, rated 3 of 5, warning that the newest models are poorly suited to ocean cruising. 2 named boats of this design have finished the 628-mile Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in the official results: Superstar (1973, 1974 and 1975), Mirrabooka (1978, 1979, 1981 and 1984).

Overview

The Swan 44 (S&S) is the original Sparkman & Stephens Swan 44 from Nautor’s Swan in Finland, built from 1972 to 1978, with 76 built according to sailboatdata.com. Its place in this catalog rests on its ocean racing record: 2 different boats of the design have finished the Pacific Cup from San Francisco to Hawaii or the Newport Bermuda Race in the official results.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists the underbody as fin with rudder on skeg, 44 ft overall on a 33.89 ft waterline, with 12.58 ft of beam and 7.4 ft of draft. Displacement is about 28,000 lb with 12,600 lb of ballast, and the masthead sloop carries about 943 sq ft.

Ocean Racing Record

Freebird (Philip M. Asche) finished the Newport Bermuda Race (2000, 2004, 2006). Aura (Kardash) finished the Newport Bermuda Race (2000 as The Ugly Duckling, 2002, 2004). Superstar (K.Farfor) finished the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in 1973, 1974 and 1975. Mirrabooka (J.Bennetto & J.Lucas) finished the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in 1978, 1979, 1981 and 1984.

Passage records

Freebird· Philip M. Asche2006

Newport Bermuda Race (2000, 2004, 2006)

Finished 3 times in the official results.

Source: Newport Bermuda Race official results

Aura· Kardash2004

Newport Bermuda Race (2000 as The Ugly Duckling, 2002, 2004)

Finished 3 times in the official results.

Source: Newport Bermuda Race official results

Superstar· K.Farfor1975

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 1973, 1974, 1975

Finished 3 times (line honours places 11, 14, 21).

Source: Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 1975 results

Mirrabooka· J.Bennetto & J.Lucas1984

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 1978, 1979, 1981, 1984

Finished 4 times (line honours places 16, 60, 47, 5).

Source: Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 1984 results

  1. [1]EditorialWikipedia: Swan 44- Baseline specs from the article infobox and text: number_built, engine, engine_hp, rig_i_ft, rig_j_ft, rig_p_ft, rig_e_ft, phrf. Identity checked against this page's LOA and beam.
  2. [2]SpecificationsSWAN 44 (S&S) - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and production.
  3. [3]EditorialNewport Bermuda Race official results- Official results; Swan 44 (S&S) finishes.
  4. [4]EditorialNewport Bermuda Race official results- Official results; Swan 44 (S&S) finishes.
  5. [5]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists Swans as a range ('all models'), rated 3 of 5.
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