The Swan 56 is a 57.51ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1996 and 2006.
46 units have been built.
The Swan 56 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Swan 56 | ||
| Length | 57.51 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.52 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.86 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.53 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 31.86 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 158.46 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.23 | ||
| Capsize | 1.78 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 49.48 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.86 ft | ||
| Displacement | 43000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 13700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.43 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1492 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 762.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 728.60 sq.ft | ||
| I | 74.15 ft | ||
| J | 20.57 ft | ||
| P | 66.60 ft | ||
| E | 21.88 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 96 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 105 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 225 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 | 1996 | ||
| Last built | 2006 | ||
| Number built | 46 |