Swan 43 (Holland-1985)
Description
The Swan 43 designed by Ron Holland is a 43‑foot (13.1 m) offshore racer/cruiser built by Nautor Swan (Finland) from 1985 to 1987, with 26 hulls produced. Holland's design emphasized IOR competitiveness with a sleek fin keel hull, spade rudder, fractional sloop rig, teak decks, and luxurious varnished mahogany interior (6–7 berths). Known for exceptional upwind performance, balanced handling, and Swan craftsmanship, it excelled in regattas while offering practical cruising amenities.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ron Holland |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 43.000 ft |
| LOA | 43.000 ft |
| LWL | 36.500 ft |
| Beam | 13.120 ft |
| Displacement | 24432 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.200 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 57 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.49 ft |
| p | 50 ft |
| e | 15.26 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 ft | 17.49 ft | 50 ft | 15.26 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Swan 43 (Holland-1985) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.26 ft - (4651 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.49 ft - (15694 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 51.76 ft - (15776 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 392.12 ft² |
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Swan 43 (Holland-1985) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 47.7 ft - (14539 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.02 ft - (7016 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.69 ft - (12707 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.12 ft - (6133 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 479.85 ft² |
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Swan 43 (Holland-1985) - GENOA
| Luff | * 56.64 ft - (17264 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.11 ft - (8568 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.42 ft - (16282 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 26.23 ft - (7995 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 742.87 ft² |
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Swan 43 (Holland-1985) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 56.64 ft - (17264 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.86 ft - (8797 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.11 ft - (15883 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1226 ft² |
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Swan 43 (Holland-1985) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 32.79 ft - (9994 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.98 ft - (3956 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.25 ft - (8306 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.98 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.49 ft - (3197 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 172.03 ft² |
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