The Swan 57 ss ketch is a 57.41ft masthead ketch designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) between 1977 and 1984.
49 units have been built.
The Swan 57 ss ketch is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Swan 57 ss ketch | ||
| Length | 57.41 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.85 ft | ||
| Draft | 9.10 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.84 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 229.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 39.16 | ||
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 45.81 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 9.10 ft | ||
| Displacement | 49500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 18900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.07 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1580 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 822.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 534.23 sq.ft | ||
| I | 70 ft | ||
| J | 23.50 ft | ||
| P | 62.85 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 73 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 | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 49 |