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Swan 441
Designer: Ron Holland  ·  Builder: Nautor  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Swan 441

Built during Nautor's golden era of performance cruisers, the Swan 441 represents a brief but brilliant chapter in the Finnish yard's illustrious history. Designed by Ron Holland and produced for just two years from 1979 to 1980, only 40 of these masthead sloops were ever constructed, making them relatively rare gems in today's market. Holland's design philosophy shines through in the 441's balanced proportions and modern underbody configuration. The fin keel with spade rudder setup delivers responsive handling and solid upwind performance, while the generous sail area of 961 square feet provides excellent light-air capability. At 24,700 pounds with nearly half that weight in ballast, she offers the stability and seaworthiness expected from the Swan pedigree. This boat excels as a serious coastal cruiser with offshore capabilities. The comfort ratio of 31.1 suggests reasonably comfortable motion in seaways, while the capsize screening formula of 1.83 indicates good stability for extended passages. The SA/Displacement ratio of 18.2 promises spirited performance under sail, particularly appealing to owners who appreciate both cruising comfort and sailing excitement. With her proven Holland design and Nautor's meticulous construction standards, the Swan 441 remains a compelling choice for discerning sailors seeking performance-oriented cruising capability.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.36 ft / 13.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.75 ft / 11.20 m
Beam 13.32 ft / 4.06 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 24,700.00 lb / 11,204 kg
Ballast 11,000.00 lb / 4,990 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 961.00 ft² / 89.28 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holland
Builder Nautor
First Built 1979
Last Built 1980
Number Built 40
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 71
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
 18.2
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
 44.53
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
 222.17
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
 1.83
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. 8.12 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
 2.58
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. 1,749.07 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. 18.21
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 60.00 ft / 18.29 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 54.00 ft / 16.46 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.50 ft / 4.42 m
SA Fore 570.00 ft² / 52.95 m²
SA Main 391.50 ft² / 36.37 m²
SA Total (100%) 961.50 ft² / 89.33 m²
Est. Forestay Length 62.94 ft / 19.18 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Perkins
Engine Model 4.108M
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 40
Fuel Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
Water Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
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