Nautor Swan 36 - 1 (S&S)
Description
The Nautor Swan 36 (commonly called Swan 36 or Swan 36 (S&S)) is the groundbreaking inaugural model from Finnish builder Nautor Oy (Nautor Swan) in Jakobstad (Pietarsaari), Finland, designed by the legendary American firm Sparkman & Stephens (design #1710). Production ran from 1967 to 1970 (with some sources extending to 1971), during which 90 hulls were built in solid fiberglass (GRP) featuring a fin keel with skeg-hung rudder for balanced handling, protection, and excellent tracking—originally developed as a competitive One Ton Cup racer under RORC/IOR rules but quickly establishing itself as a versatile cruiser-racer with timeless elegance (long overhangs, low freeboard, sheer, and tumblehome). It features a masthead sloop rig (some later modified to cutter for shorthanded/offshore use), high-quality teak interior (typically 2 cabins with 5–6 berths, galley, heads, and good storage), responsive performance, strong stability (high ballast ratio), and a legendary reputation as a durable, seaworthy thoroughbred—proven in major offshore races (e.g., Fastnet class wins) and still actively sailed/raced today as a classic with enduring appeal and value.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan |
| Length | 35.730 ft |
| LOA | 35.730 ft |
| LWL | 25.920 ft |
| Beam | 9.680 ft |
| Displacement | 1400 lb |
| Ballast | 7936 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.070 ft |
| Year Built | 1967 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14 ft |
| p | 40 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 ft | 14 ft | 40 ft | 15 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Nautor Swan 36 - 1 (S&S) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.05 ft - (12817 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.97 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.22 ft - (12869 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 299.66 ft² |
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Nautor Swan 36 - 1 (S&S) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 36.94 ft - (11259 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.53 ft - (5648 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.1 ft - (9784 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.1 ft - (4907 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 297.4 ft² |
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Nautor Swan 36 - 1 (S&S) - GENOA
| Luff | * 43.86 ft - (13369 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.59 ft - (6885 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.27 ft - (12579 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 460.48 ft² |
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Nautor Swan 36 - 1 (S&S) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 43.86 ft - (13369 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 939.48 ft² |
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