Swan 40 (1970-1972 Tall Rig)
Description
The Swan 40 Tall Rig refers to select examples of the original Swan 40 (Sparkman & Stephens) built by Nautor Swan (Finland) 1970–1972 (13 total hulls), upgraded with taller masts for IOR racing. The tall rig configuration increased sail area over the conservative short rig while preserving legendary Swan craftsmanship (teak decks, mahogany interior, fin keel/spade rudder). Optimized for competitiveness in early offshore events with responsive handling and build quality unmatched in its era.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 40.000 ft |
| LOA | 40.000 ft |
| LWL | 31.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.833 ft |
| Displacement | 17637 lb |
| Ballast | 7716 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.917 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.84 ft |
| p | 46 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 ft | 15.84 ft | 46 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
Swan 40 (1970-1972 Tall Rig) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.12 ft - (14362 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.25 ft - (14402 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 287.21 ft² |
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Swan 40 (1970-1972 Tall Rig) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.89 ft - (6367 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.27 ft - (11360 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.23 ft - (5557 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 389.29 ft² |
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Swan 40 (1970-1972 Tall Rig) - GENOA
| Luff | * 50.74 ft - (15466 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.51 ft - (7775 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.82 ft - (14576 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.78 ft - (7248 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 603.16 ft² |
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Swan 40 (1970-1972 Tall Rig) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 50.74 ft - (15466 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 28.53 ft - (8696 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.53 ft - (8696 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1230.47 ft² |
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