Swan 40 (1970-1972 Short Rig)
Description
The Swan 40 Short Rig is the original 40‑foot (12.19 m) Sparkman & Stephens design built by Nautor Swan (Finland) from 1970 to 1972, with 13 hulls produced in conservative "short rig" configuration for cruising/offshore stability. Compared to later tall rig versions, the short rig prioritized balance over outright speed while retaining legendary Swan quality (teak decks, mahogany interior, fin keel/spade rudder). Competitive in early IOR events with excellent build and sailing characteristics.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 40.000 ft |
| LOA | 40.000 ft |
| LWL | 31.600 ft |
| Beam | 10.833 ft |
| Displacement | 17637 lb |
| Ballast | 7716 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.917 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49.04 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.84 ft |
| p | 44.04 ft |
| e | 14.54 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.04 ft | 15.84 ft | 44.04 ft | 14.54 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
Swan 40 (1970-1972 Short Rig) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.68 ft - (13923 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.84 ft - (13972 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 318.65 ft² |
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Swan 40 (1970-1972 Short Rig) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.2 ft - (12558 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.03 ft - (6410 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.71 ft - (10884 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.23 ft - (5557 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 375.46 ft² |
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Swan 40 (1970-1972 Short Rig) - GENOA
| Luff | * 48.92 ft - (14911 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.63 ft - (7812 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.98 ft - (14015 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.78 ft - (7248 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 581.61 ft² |
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Swan 40 (1970-1972 Short Rig) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 48.92 ft - (14911 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 28.53 ft - (8696 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.53 ft - (8696 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1186.33 ft² |
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