Swan 44 (Frers)
Description
The Swan 44 designed by Germán Frers is a 44‑foot (13.38 m) performance cruiser-racer built by Nautor Swan (Finland) from 2012 to 2017, with 10 hulls produced as a limited-edition celebrating Swan's heritage. Frers blended modern wide-stern hull form, twin carbon rudders, carbon mast option, and luxurious interior with classic Swan proportions; featuring 3 cabins (6–8 berths), expansive saloon, gourmet galley, and 100+ gal water capacity in a lightweight 24,251 lb package measuring LOA 44 ft 4 in, LWL 40 ft, beam 13 ft 1 in, and draft 8 ft, optimized for fast, comfortable ocean passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 44.330 ft |
| LOA | 44.330 ft |
| LWL | 40.000 ft |
| Beam | 13.083 ft |
| Displacement | 24251 lb |
| Ballast | 7700 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1988 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 57.35 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.73 ft |
| p | 50.75 ft |
| e | 16.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.35 ft | 16.73 ft | 50.75 ft | 16.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Swan 44 (Frers) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 48.5 ft - (14783 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.12 ft - (15277 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 50.27 ft - (15322 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 363.38 ft² |
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Swan 44 (Frers) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 46.45 ft - (14158 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.87 ft - (7580 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.96 ft - (12180 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.39 ft - (6520 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 496.69 ft² |
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Swan 44 (Frers) - GENOA
| Luff | * 55.16 ft - (16813 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 30.24 ft - (9217 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.68 ft - (15752 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.9 ft - (8504 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 769.53 ft² |
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Swan 44 (Frers) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 55.16 ft - (16813 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 33.48 ft - (10205 mm) |
| Foot | * 33.48 ft - (10205 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1569.74 ft² |
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