The Swan 47 ss is a 47.83ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1975 and 1984.
70 units have been built.
The Swan 47 ss is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Swan 47 ss | ||
| Length | 47.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.81 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 140300 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.74 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 47.84 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 303.90 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.40 | ||
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.81 ft | ||
| Displacement | 32385.87 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 15498.48 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.07 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1058.95 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 613.76 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 445.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 62.01 ft | ||
| J | 19.82 ft | ||
| P | 55.71 ft | ||
| E | 16.01 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 61 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Nautor (Swan sailboats) | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 70 |