Designed by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens and built by Finland's renowned Nautor shipyard, this classic Swan represents the pinnacle of 1970s yacht design excellence. The 44-foot sloop combines the elegant lines and meticulous craftsmanship that made Swan yachts coveted worldwide, with only 76 hulls produced between 1972 and 1978. The Swan 44 Ss strikes an exceptional balance between performance and comfort, making it equally capable of spirited coastal racing and extended offshore cruising. Her fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provides responsive handling while maintaining directional stability in challenging conditions. The masthead sloop rig delivers excellent upwind performance, while the generous sail area of 943 square feet ensures good light-air capability. With a displacement of 28,000 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this Swan offers the stability and seakindness expected from a serious offshore yacht. The moderate comfort ratio of 40.21 suggests she's optimized more for sailing performance than pure cruising luxury, though Swan's reputation for quality accommodations remains evident. Her capsize screening value of 1.66 indicates good offshore capability, while the hull speed of 7.80 knots reflects respectable passage-making potential for extended voyages.

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