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Swan 60 Fd
Designer: German Frers  ·  Builder: Nautor  ·  First built: 2006
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About the Swan 60 Fd

Designed by renowned naval architect German Frers and built by Finland's prestigious Nautor shipyard, this exceptional sailing yacht represents the pinnacle of performance cruising design. With only ten hulls launched since 2006, the Swan 60 Fd stands as an exclusive member of the celebrated Swan fleet, combining racing pedigree with luxurious cruising capabilities. The fractional sloop rig and fin keel with bulb configuration deliver outstanding sailing performance, while the moderate comfort ratio of 26.35 ensures reasonable motion at sea during extended passages. Her impressive sail area to displacement ratio of 28.02 provides excellent light air performance, making her equally suited for spirited coastal sailing and serious offshore cruising. The low capsize screening value of 1.94 reflects her seaworthy design characteristics. This yacht excels in both competitive racing environments and long-distance cruising scenarios. The German Frers design philosophy emphasizes clean lines and efficient hull forms, resulting in a boat capable of sustained speeds approaching her theoretical hull speed of nearly 10 knots. Her fiberglass construction ensures durability, while the spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling characteristics that Swan owners have come to expect from this legendary Finnish builder.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 61.89 ft / 18.86 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 54.80 ft / 16.70 m
Beam 16.70 ft / 5.09 m
Max Draft 11.81 ft / 3.60 m
Displacement 41,226.00 lb / 18,700 kg
Ballast 16,975.00 lb / 7,700 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 2,081.00 ft² / 193.33 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer German Frers
Builder Nautor
First Built 2006
Number Built 10
Related Sailboats ["Swan 60 1994 2003" · "Swan 58" · "Oyster 595" · "X 612" · "Cnb 62"]
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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
 -6
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
 28.02
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
 41.18
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
 111.84
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
 26.35
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
 1.94
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. 9.92 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
 5.62
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. 3,269.97 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. 28.02
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 83.53 ft / 25.46 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 23.19 ft / 7.07 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 79.79 ft / 24.32 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 27.88 ft / 8.50 m
SA Fore 968.53 ft² / 89.98 m²
SA Main 1,112.27 ft² / 103.33 m²
SA Total (100%) 2,080.80 ft² / 193.31 m²
Est. Forestay Length 86.69 ft / 26.42 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo or Yanmar
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 110
Fuel Capacity 132 gals / 500 L
Water Capacity 105 gals / 397 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Swan 60 Fd ★
61.9 ft
Oyster 595
62.5 ft
Swan 58
62.7 ft
X 612
60.0 ft
LWL
Swan 60 Fd ★
54.8 ft
Oyster 595
55.2 ft
Swan 58
56.1 ft
X 612
52.1 ft
Beam
Swan 60 Fd ★
16.7 ft
Oyster 595
17.6 ft
Swan 58
17.3 ft
X 612
16.8 ft
Displacement
Swan 60 Fd ★
41 lbs
Oyster 595
67 lbs
Swan 58
55 lbs
X 612
47 lbs
Ballast
Swan 60 Fd ★
16 lbs
Oyster 595
—
Swan 58
16 lbs
X 612
20 lbs
Performance
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Swan 60 Fd ★
41.2 %
Oyster 595
—
Swan 58
29.5 %
X 612
42.3 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Swan 60 Fd ★
111
Oyster 595
180
Swan 58
141
X 612
149
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