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Swan 76
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Nautor  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Swan 76

Representing the pinnacle of luxury sailing from Finland's renowned Nautor shipyard, this magnificent 76-footer emerged from the drawing boards of legendary naval architects Sparkman & Stephens during the golden era of yacht design. Built between 1979 and 1981, only five of these exceptional vessels were crafted, making each one a rare treasure in today's market. The Swan 76's masthead ketch rig and substantial 98,700-pound displacement create an ideal platform for serious offshore cruising and ocean passage-making. Her fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration delivers excellent directional stability while maintaining responsive handling characteristics that Nautor is famous for. The generous 2,449 square feet of sail area provides ample power for both light air performance and confident heavy weather sailing. With her impressive comfort ratio of 45.85 and conservative capsize screening value of 1.65, this yacht prioritizes seaworthiness and crew comfort over pure speed. The substantial 24,000-pound ballast ensures excellent stability, while the hull's ability to achieve 10.49 knots represents respectable performance for a vessel of this displacement. This Swan exemplifies the builder's philosophy of combining racing-bred engineering with luxurious accommodations, making her equally suited for extended world cruising or competitive yacht club racing. Her fiberglass construction and 200-horsepower auxiliary engine complete a package designed for serious sailors who demand both performance and comfort.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 76.31 ft / 23.26 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 61.33 ft / 18.69 m
Beam 19.03 ft / 5.80 m
Max Draft 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Displacement 98,700.00 lb / 44,770 kg
Ballast 24,000.00 lb / 10,886 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 2,449.00 ft² / 227.52 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Nautor
First Built 1979
Last Built 1981
Number Built 5
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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
 18.44
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
 24.32
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
 191.01
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
 45.85
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
 1.65
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. 10.49 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
 2.63
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. 4,170.21 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. 15.52
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 87.25 ft / 26.59 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 27.70 ft / 8.44 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 79.00 ft / 24.08 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 21.60 ft / 6.58 m
SA Fore 1,208.41 ft² / 112.26 m²
SA Main 853.20 ft² / 79.26 m²
SA Total (100%) 2,061.61 ft² / 191.53 m²
Est. Forestay Length 91.54 ft / 27.90 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Mercedes Benz
Engine Model OM 402
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 200
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