The Swan 46 is a 47.08ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1983 and 1997.
109 units have been built.
The Swan 46 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is 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 good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Swan 46 | ||
| Length | 47.08 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.20 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.82 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.42 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 258.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.09 | ||
| Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.20 ft | ||
| Displacement | 31300 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.24 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 978 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 542.95 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 435.18 sq.ft | ||
| I | 58.07 ft | ||
| J | 18.70 ft | ||
| P | 51.50 ft | ||
| E | 16.90 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 58 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 99 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 127 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 | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1997 | ||
| Number built | 109 |