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Swan 44 Frers
Designer: German Frers  ·  Builder: Nautor  ·  First built: 1988
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About the Swan 44 Frers

Built between 1988 and 1994, this elegant German Frers design represents Nautor's commitment to combining performance with luxurious construction. With only 19 hulls produced during its six-year run, the Swan 44 Frers stands as an exclusive entry in the renowned Swan lineage, offering serious offshore capabilities wrapped in the builder's signature Finnish craftsmanship. The yacht's fin keel with bulb configuration and spade rudder deliver responsive handling and impressive windward ability, while the moderate displacement of 24,500 pounds strikes an ideal balance between comfort and speed. Her sail area to displacement ratio of 16.95 indicates spirited performance in light to moderate conditions, making her well-suited for both competitive racing and extended cruising. Frers' design philosophy shines through in the hull's proportions, with a waterline length of 34.58 feet providing excellent sailing length while maintaining manageable size for couples or small crews. The comfort ratio of 31.1 suggests a motion that's lively enough for performance sailing yet comfortable for offshore passages. This Swan variant appeals to sailors seeking a boat capable of serious ocean work without sacrificing the refinement and attention to detail that defines the Swan brand.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.58 ft / 10.54 m
Beam 13.67 ft / 4.17 m
Max Draft 8.25 ft / 2.51 m
Displacement 24,500.00 lb / 11,113 kg
Ballast 7,700.00 lb / 3,493 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 890.00 ft² / 82.68 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer German Frers
Builder Nautor
First Built 1988
Last Built 1994
Number Built 19
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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
 16.95
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
 31.43
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
 264.51
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
 31.1
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
 1.89
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. 7.88 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
 2.04
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. 1,689.04 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. 16.95
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 57.35 ft / 17.48 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.73 ft / 5.10 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 50.75 ft / 15.47 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.17 ft / 4.93 m
SA Fore 479.73 ft² / 44.57 m²
SA Main 410.31 ft² / 38.12 m²
SA Total (100%) 890.04 ft² / 82.69 m²
Est. Forestay Length 59.74 ft / 18.21 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Perkins
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 50
Fuel Capacity 70 gals / 265 L
Water Capacity 90 gals / 341 L
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