Swan 59 Centerboard
Description
The Swan 59 is a renowned bluewater cruiser-racer designed by German Frers and built by Nautor’s Swan (Finland) from 1984 to 1990, with only 21 hulls produced. This masthead sloop combines elegant lines, fast passage-making capabilities, and spacious interiors for family or charter use, often featuring teak decks and customizable layouts with 2-3 cabins. The centerboard (lifting keel) variant, available as an option, uses a hydraulic system for raising/lowering, enabling access to shallow waters or marinas while preserving stability (draft reduces from 2.97 m / 9.75 ft down to 1.22 m / 4.0 ft up). It's constructed in fiberglass with a lead ballast bulb, emphasizing durability for ocean crossings.
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor's Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 59.000 ft |
| LOA | 58.230 ft |
| LWL | 48.150 ft |
| Beam | 16.400 ft |
| Displacement | 62400 lb |
| Ballast | 22800 lb |
| Max Draft | 9.750 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 79.60 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 26.41 ft |
| p | 71.60 ft |
| e | 23.16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79.60 ft | 26.41 ft | 71.60 ft | 23.16 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Swan 59 Centerboard - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 71.6 ft - (21824 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.16 ft - (7059 mm) |
| Leech | * 74.33 ft - (22656 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 74.48 ft - (22702 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 828.41 ft² |
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Swan 59 Centerboard - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 67.09 ft - (20449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 35.2 ft - (10729 mm) |
| Leech | * 57.91 ft - (17651 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 30.37 ft - (9257 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 1018.96 ft² |
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Swan 59 Centerboard - GENOA
| Luff | * 79.67 ft - (24283 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 42.83 ft - (13055 mm) |
| Leech | * 74.74 ft - (22781 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 39.62 ft - (12076 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 1577.91 ft² |
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Swan 59 Centerboard - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 79.67 ft - (24283 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 47.54 ft - (14490 mm) |
| Foot | * 47.54 ft - (14490 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 3219.39 ft² |
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