Swan 36 - 2 By Frers
Description
Swan 36-2 (Frers Design): Nautor's Modern Coastal Cruiser The Swan 36-2 is a refined 36'7" (11.1 m) fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Germán Frers (with interior styling by Andrew Winch) as a coastal cruiser and successor to the original Sparkman & Stephens Swan 36, built by Nautor Swan in Pietarsaari, Finland, from 1988 to 1996 with 55 hulls produced—marking a pivotal shift in the brand toward sleeker, more performance-oriented designs while upholding Nautor's legendary craftsmanship. Featuring a fractional sloop rig with self-tacking jib for effortless shorthanded sailing, a fin keel (or optional shoal draft), spade rudder, and a beamy hull with subtle sheer, double bootstripe, and sculpted transom for enhanced stability and aesthetics, it delivers responsive handling (sail area/displacement ratio of 17.5) and a hull speed of 7.2 knots, ideal for family cruising or club racing in moderate conditions—praised by Robert Perry for its "beautiful proportions" and Frers' eye for detail. The hand-laid single-skin hull with prefabricated stiffeners and teak decking ensures durability, while the light, airy interior—sleeping 4–6 in a three-cabin layout with V-berth forward, saloon, galley, and head—boasts central headroom, natural light, and customizable joinery for weekend escapes or longer coastal jaunts,
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor |
| Length | 36.610 ft |
| LOA | 36.500 ft |
| LWL | 29.720 ft |
| Beam | 11.970 ft |
| Displacement | 14700 lb |
| Ballast | 5600 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47.74 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.11 ft |
| p | 41.67 ft |
| e | 13.78 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.74 ft | 14.11 ft | 41.67 ft | 13.78 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.05 ft - (11598 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.04 ft - (3975 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.52 ft - (12046 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.79 ft - (12128 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 256.28 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.61 ft - (11159 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.04 ft - (5499 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.9 ft - (9723 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.72 ft - (4791 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 287.74 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.47 ft - (13250 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.02 ft - (6712 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.96 ft - (12485 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.51 ft - (6251 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 445.78 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42.25 ft - (12878 mm) |
| Foot | 19.83 ft - (6044 mm) |
| Leech | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.48 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.52 ft - (5645 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.54 ° |
| Area | * 391.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 43.47 ft - (13250 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 24.61 ft - (7501 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.61 ft - (7501 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 909 ft² |
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