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Swan 36 2
Designer: German Frers/A. Winch  ·  Builder: Nautor  ·  First built: 1988
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About the Swan 36 2

Designed by the renowned team of German Frers and Andrew Winch, this elegant Finnish-built yacht represents Nautor's commitment to blending performance with luxury during the late 1980s and early 1990s. With only 55 hulls produced between 1988 and 1996, the Swan 36 2 maintains the exclusivity that defines the Swan brand while offering serious sailing capability. The masthead sloop configuration and fin keel with spade rudder design deliver responsive handling and impressive upwind performance. At 36.61 feet overall with a displacement of 14,770 pounds, she strikes an excellent balance between stability and speed, evidenced by her sail area-to-displacement ratio of 16.65. The substantial 5,600-pound ballast provides confidence-inspiring stability for offshore passages. Built with Nautor's meticulous fiberglass construction standards, this yacht excels at both coastal cruising and extended offshore sailing. Her comfort ratio of 26.32 suggests a motion that favors performance over ultimate comfort, making her ideal for sailors who prioritize sailing ability. The low capsize screening value of 1.96 indicates excellent stability characteristics for ocean sailing. Whether racing or cruising, the Swan 36 2 embodies the Finnish yard's philosophy of creating boats that are both beautiful and uncompromisingly seaworthy.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.61 ft / 11.16 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.72 ft / 9.06 m
Beam 11.97 ft / 3.65 m
Max Draft 6.92 ft / 2.11 m
Displacement 14,770.00 lb / 6,700 kg
Ballast 5,600.00 lb / 2,540 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 624.00 ft² / 57.97 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer German Frers/A. Winch
Builder Nautor
First Built 1988
Last Built 1996
Number Built 55
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 16.65
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 37.91
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 251.18
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 26.32
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.96
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.31 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.13
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,271.13 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.64
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 47.74 ft / 14.55 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.11 ft / 4.30 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 41.67 ft / 12.70 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.78 ft / 4.20 m
SA Fore 336.81 ft² / 31.29 m²
SA Main 287.11 ft² / 26.67 m²
SA Total (100%) 623.92 ft² / 57.96 m²
Est. Forestay Length 49.78 ft / 15.17 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model 2003R
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 28
Fuel Capacity 32 gals / 121 L
Water Capacity 63 gals / 238 L
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