SWAN 43 (S&S)
Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1967–1982
Dimensions
- LOA
- 42.78 ft
- LWL
- 31 ft
- Beam
- 11.67 ft
- Max Draft
- 7.16 ft
- Displacement
- 19,850 lbs
- Ballast
- 10,400 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.72 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 18.0
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 298
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 52.4%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 825 sq ft
- I
- 51.54 ft
- J
- 17.54 ft
- P
- 46.04 ft
- E
- 16.04 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1967
- Last Built
- 1982
- Number Built
- 67
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Volvo Penta
- Engine Model
- MD2B
- Power
- 25 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 50 gal
- Fuel
- 40 gal
Notes:
S&S design #1973. Originally designed fo the RORC rule.
Also sold in US as the PALMER JOHNSON 43.
Originally came equipped with a adjustable trim tab.
Short Rig:
I: 50.54'/15.24m
J: 17.54'/5.35m
P: 45.04'/13.81m
E: 15.29'/5.2m
Designer
Builder
- Nautor (Swan sailboats) (1966)