Swan 36 (S&S Design)
Description
Swan 36 (S&S #1710): Nautor's Legendary First Model The Swan 36 is a groundbreaking 35'8" (10.9 m) fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Sparkman & Stephens (design #1710) and built by Nautor Swan in Pietarsaari, Finland, from 1967 to 1970, with 59 hulls produced—marking the debut of the iconic Swan brand and revolutionizing production yachting by combining racing performance, blue water seaworthiness, and luxury craftsmanship in a series-built package. Launched under founder Pekka Koskenkylä’s vision to create "the finest yachts afloat," the Swan 36 introduced hand-laid fiberglass hulls, teak interiors, and IOR-influenced lines with a fin keel, skeg-hung rudder, and masthead sloop rig, delivering exceptional speed (hull speed 7.1 knots) and stability (45% ballast ratio) that dominated early offshore races—including the 1971 Fastnet Race (class win by Vanina) and multiple Round Britain and Ireland victories. Its lightweight yet robust construction (displacement/length ratio ~220) and responsive helm made it a favorite for shorthanded cruising and family sailing, while the cozy interior—sleeping 5–6 with V-berth, saloon settees, galley, and quarter berth—set the standard for Swan’s signature warm teak joinery and ergonomic layout.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43.20 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.70 ft |
| p | 38 ft |
| e | 13.05 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.20 ft | 13.70 ft | 38 ft | 13.05 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.04 ft - (3670 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.22 ft - (11954 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.46 ft - (12027 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 235.82 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.22 ft - (11040 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.59 ft - (5666 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.37 ft - (9562 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.1 ft - (4907 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 291.55 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.01 ft - (13109 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.65 ft - (6904 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.41 ft - (12317 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 451.62 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40.167 ft - (12243 mm) |
| Foot | 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Leech | 39.67 ft - (12091 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 141.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -1.68 ° |
| Area | * 398.38 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.01 ft - (13109 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.1 ft - (7041 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.57 ft - (12061 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 745 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 43.01 ft - (13109 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 921 ft² |
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