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Swan 51 2
Designer: Germán Frers  ·  Builder: Nautor Swan (Fin)  ·  First built: 2024
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About the Swan 51 2

Nautor Swan's latest addition to their acclaimed performance cruiser lineup represents a masterful evolution in luxury sailing yacht design. Launched in 2024, this Germán Frers creation showcases the legendary Finnish builder's commitment to combining racing pedigree with cruising comfort in their newest 51-footer. The sophisticated hull design features a modern fin keel with bulb configuration and dual rudders, delivering exceptional handling characteristics whether navigating coastal waters or embarking on offshore passages. With a displacement of nearly 40,000 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this yacht strikes an impressive balance between stability and performance. The Solent rig configuration provides versatility for various wind conditions, while the generous sail area ensures spirited sailing in lighter airs. Built to Swan's exacting standards, the hull construction reflects decades of refinement in composite engineering. The moderate comfort ratio of 30.6 suggests a design optimized for performance without sacrificing liveability, making it equally suited for weekend coastal sailing or extended blue-water cruising. The low capsize screening value and impressive theoretical hull speed demonstrate Frers' skill in creating a yacht that maintains Swan's reputation for seaworthiness and speed, appealing to discerning sailors seeking the perfect marriage of luxury and performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 55.45 ft / 16.90 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 48.13 ft / 14.67 m
Beam 15.91 ft / 4.85 m
Max Draft 8.04 ft / 2.45 m
Displacement 39,683.21 lb / 18,000 kg
Ballast 13,889.12 lb / 6,300 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,583.37 ft² / 147.10 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Rigging Type Solent
Construction Gap
Designer Germán Frers
Builder Nautor Swan (FIN)
First Built 2024
Related Sailboats ["Grand Soleil 52 Performance" · "Italia 16 98" · "X56" · "Xp 55" · "Dufour 54"]
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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
 21.87
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
 35
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
 158.9
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
 30.6
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
 1.87
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. 9.30 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
 3.55
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. 2,736.10 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. 19.29
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 67.91 ft / 20.70 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 20.01 ft / 6.10 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 65.29 ft / 19.90 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 21.98 ft / 6.70 m
SA Fore 679.44 ft² / 63.12 m²
SA Main 717.54 ft² / 66.66 m²
SA Total (100%) 1,396.98 ft² / 129.78 m²
Est. Forestay Length 70.80 ft / 21.58 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 4JH80
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 80
Fuel Capacity 172 gals / 650 L
Water Capacity 132 gals / 500 L
LOD 51.02 ft / 15.55 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Swan 51 2 ★
55.5 ft
Italia 16 98
55.7 ft
X56
56.6 ft
Xp 55
56.5 ft
LWL
Swan 51 2 ★
48.1 ft
Italia 16 98
45.9 ft
X56
49.0 ft
Xp 55
48.8 ft
Beam
Swan 51 2 ★
15.9 ft
Italia 16 98
15.9 ft
X56
16.1 ft
Xp 55
15.7 ft
Displacement
Swan 51 2 ★
39 lbs
Italia 16 98
37 lbs
X56
39 lbs
Xp 55
37 lbs
Ballast
Swan 51 2 ★
13 lbs
Italia 16 98
12 lbs
X56
15 lbs
Xp 55
14 lbs
Sail Area
Swan 51 2 ★
1 sq ft
Italia 16 98
1 sq ft
X56
1 sq ft
Xp 55
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Swan 51 2 ★
21.9
Italia 16 98
26.5
X56
23.3
Xp 55
27.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Swan 51 2 ★
35.0 %
Italia 16 98
33.9 %
X56
39.8 %
Xp 55
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Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Swan 51 2 ★
30.6
Italia 16 98
29.4
X56
29.8
Xp 55
28.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Swan 51 2 ★
1.87
Italia 16 98
1.91
X56
1.89
Xp 55
1.88
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Swan 51 2 ★
158
Italia 16 98
170
X56
151
Xp 55
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Hull Speed
Swan 51 2 ★
9.3 kts
Italia 16 98
9.1 kts
X56
9.4 kts
Xp 55
9.4 kts
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