Swan 36g
Description
The Swan 36G Sloop is a distinguished variant of the original Swan 36 (Sparkman & Stephens design #1710.31), introduced by Nautor Swan in the late 1960s as an enhanced fiberglass masthead sloop optimized for recreational racing and coastal cruising, featuring a "G" designation that likely refers to a specific configuration such as a gaff-inspired or modified rig (though often grouped under the standard Swan 36 nomenclature in records), with production from 1967 to 1971 yielding around 90 hulls total across variants. This groundbreaking design—evolving from the wooden Gaia Class (#1710, 19 built by Benello in Italy)—revolutionized yachting by pioneering fin keel and separate rudder setups in a GRP hull, delivering superior speed (hull speed ~7.1 knots) and stability (45% ballast ratio) under the emerging IOR rule, while interiors by Ole Enderlein provided cozy teak accommodations for 5–6 in a V-berth forward, saloon, galley, and quarter-berth layout. Variants like the Sigma 36 (by Cheoy Lee) and PJ36 (Palmer Johnson-fitted) shared the lines but adapted for different markets; the Swan 36G emphasized affordability and performance, winning races like the 1971 Fastnet (class honors for Vanina) and setting the template for Swan's enduring legacy. Note: This is distinct from the unrelated 1988 Swan 36-2 by Germán Frers.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 36.500 ft |
| LWL | 29.720 ft |
| Beam | 11.970 ft |
| Max Draft | 6.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43.85 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.75 ft |
| p | 38.45 ft |
| e | 13.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.85 ft | 13.75 ft | 38.45 ft | 13.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.45 ft - (11720 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.14 ft - (12235 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.3 ft - (12283 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 259.24 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.76 ft - (11204 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.02 ft - (9760 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.81 ft - (4819 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 290.58 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.66 ft - (13308 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.15 ft - (6751 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.12 ft - (12533 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.63 ft - (6288 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 450.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 43.66 ft - (13308 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 918.5 ft² |
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