Swan 55 Frers

The Swan 55 Frers is the second Swan 55 but this time designed by German Frers and built by Nautor's Swan and first launched in 1988. Most boats are fitted with a transom extension giving a reverse transom sheer.

Swan 55 Frers[1]
Development
LocationFinland
No. built1990 - 1997
Design22
BrandSwan
Builder(s)Nautor Swan OY
Boat
Boat weight23,600 kg (52,000 lb)
Draft2.6 m (8.5 ft)
Hull
TypeMonohull
LOH16.67 m (54.7 ft)
LWL13.07 m (42.9 ft)
Beam4.85 m (15.9 ft)
Engine typePerkin 116 hp
Hull appendages
Ballast9,030 kg (19,910 lb)
Rudder(s)Spade
Rig
Rig typeMasthead
I (foretriangle height)21.15 m (69.4 ft)
J (foretriangle base)6.30 m (20.7 ft)
P (mainsail luff)18.66 m (61.2 ft)
E (mainsail foot)6.30 m (20.7 ft)
Sails
Mainsail area58.8 m2 (633 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area99.9 m2 (1,075 sq ft)
Luff perpendicular150%
Spinnaker area240 m2 (2,600 sq ft)
 Swan 57
Swan 56 

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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