Swan 391
Description
The Swan 391 is a 39‑foot (11.9 m) racer/cruiser designed by Germán Frers and built by Nautor Swan (Finland) from 1980 to 1983, with 50 hulls produced. Frers' first Swan design combined IOR racing speed with cruising comfort, featuring a modern fin keel, spade rudder, fractional sloop rig, teak decks, and luxurious varnished mahogany interior (6 berths). Known for excellent upwind performance, balanced handling, and build quality, it won multiple regattas while offering practical cruising amenities.
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 39.330 ft |
| LOA | 39.330 ft |
| LWL | 33.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.833 ft |
| Displacement | 1655 lb |
| Ballast | 7055 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.917 ft |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.25 ft |
| p | 47.25 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.50 ft | 16.25 ft | 47.25 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Swan 391 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 47.25 ft - (14402 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.67 ft - (14835 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.81 ft - (14877 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 330.41 ft² |
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Swan 391 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 44.73 ft - (13634 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.34 ft - (6504 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.16 ft - (11936 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.69 ft - (5697 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 417.83 ft² |
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Swan 391 - GENOA
| Luff | * 53.12 ft - (16191 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.09 ft - (7952 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.14 ft - (15283 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.38 ft - (7431 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 647.4 ft² |
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Swan 391 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 53.12 ft - (16191 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 29.25 ft - (8915 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.25 ft - (8915 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1320.7 ft² |
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