The Swan 44 frers is a 44.0ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1988 and 1994.
19 units have been built.
The Swan 44 frers is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Swan 44 frers | ||
| Length | 44 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.25 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.95 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 31.43 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 264.51 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.10 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.88 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 890 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 479.73 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 410.31 sq.ft | ||
| I | 57.35 ft | ||
| J | 16.73 ft | ||
| P | 50.75 ft | ||
| E | 16.17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 70 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 90 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Nautor (Swan sailboats) | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1988 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 19 |