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Swan 68
Designer: German Frers  ·  Builder: Nautor  ·  First built: 1992
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About the Swan 68

Built by the legendary Finnish shipyard Nautor's Swan, the Swan 68 represents the upper tier of a brand long celebrated for blending performance sailing with refined offshore cruising. Swan yachts have earned a formidable reputation over decades of blue-water passages and competitive racing, and the 68 sits comfortably within that tradition of craftsmanship and capability. Designed for serious offshore work, this yacht appeals to experienced sailors seeking a vessel that can handle demanding ocean passages without sacrificing comfort or style. Nautor's Swan is renowned for the quality of its construction and finish, and owners of boats in this range typically report exceptional build integrity and attention to detail that holds up over long passages in challenging conditions. Whether crossing an ocean or exploring remote coastlines, the Swan 68 is a yacht that inspires confidence. Its size places it firmly in bluewater cruiser-racer territory, offering the space and systems needed for extended voyaging while retaining the sailing performance that the Swan name has always promised. For buyers considering this class of yacht, the Swan pedigree alone carries significant weight in the pre-owned market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 67.68 ft / 20.63 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 54.72 ft / 16.68 m
Beam 17.78 ft / 5.42 m
Max Draft 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Displacement 88,184.00 lb / 40,000 kg
Ballast 35,274.00 lb / 16,000 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer German Frers
Builder Nautor
First Built 1992
Last Built 2004
Number Built 24
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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
 -30
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
 40.0
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
 240.27
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. 20.85 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.56
J (Foretriangle Base) 25.90 ft / 7.89 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 2,164.00 ft² / 201.04 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 240.27
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