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Swan 43 Holland
Designer: Ron Holland  ·  Builder: Nautor  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Swan 43 Holland

Crafted under the prestigious Swan banner and designed by Ron Holland, the Swan 43 Holland represents a compelling blend of offshore performance and refined cruising capability that has earned genuine respect among serious sailors. Swan's reputation for building exceptionally well-finished, robust bluewater yachts is very much reflected in this model, which carries the hallmarks of quality construction and thoughtful engineering that the Finnish yard Nautor has long been celebrated for. Ron Holland's design influence brings a performance-oriented character to the boat, with a hull shaped to move efficiently through a range of conditions while remaining manageable for a small crew. This makes the Swan 43 Holland well suited to extended offshore passages as well as competitive coastal sailing, appealing to owners who want a boat that can genuinely do both without meaningful compromise. For anyone researching a bluewater cruiser with racing pedigree, this is a name worth investigating thoroughly. The Swan brand commands strong residual values, and examples tend to be well-maintained by owners who understand what they have. Prospective buyers should seek out a professional survey and verify individual boat history.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.83 ft / 13.05 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.12 ft / 10.40 m
Beam 13.12 ft / 4.00 m
Max Draft 6.20 ft / 1.89 m
Displacement 24,432.00 lb / 11,082 kg
Ballast 9,040.00 lb / 4,100 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 880.00 ft² / 81.75 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holland
Builder Nautor
First Built 1985
Last Built 1990
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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
 16.79
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
 33.35
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
 1.81
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. 7.83
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
 1.93
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 56.93
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.48
P (Mainsail Luff) 50.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.26
SA Fore 497.57
SA Main 381.5
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