⛵ Sailboat DB

SWAN 48 - S&S

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1971–1976

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Dimensions

LOA
47.9 ft
LWL
37.28 ft
Beam
13.6 ft
Max Draft
7.74 ft
Displacement
36,000 lbs
Ballast
14,100 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.65 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
310
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
1032 sq ft
I
60 ft
J
20 ft
P
54 ft
E
16 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1971
Last Built
1976
Number Built
46

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD21A
Power
36 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
90 gal
Fuel
55 gal
Notes: S&S design #2079. \nOne version has an extended/traditional counter. (SWAN 50 - S&S #2079.1) \nAvailable as sloop or ketch and taller rig.\nTALL RIG:\nI: 62.5'\nJ: 20.0'\nP: 56.5'\nE: 15.5' \nAlso sold in the US by Palmer Johnson as the PALMER JOHNSON 48/50. (S&S #2079.2 though these yacht were delivered from original builder in 'sail away' condition.)\n(Dimensions vary slightly from one rendering to another.)\nAt least one boat was built to this same design, (of teak) by Sangermani of Italy.