Swan 57 Ketch
Description
The Swan 57 Ketch (S&S design #2297) is the ketch-rigged version of the classic Swan 57 offshore cruiser-racer designed by Sparkman & Stephens. It was built by Oy Nautor AB in Finland from 1977 to 1984, with a total of 49 hulls completed across both sloop and ketch configurations (the ketch being a popular option for easier sail handling on long passages). This model features robust fiberglass construction with optional teak decks, a fin keel with rudder on skeg, elegant S&S styling, and high-quality teak interior joinery. The ketch rig provides versatile sail combinations for shorthanded bluewater cruising while retaining strong performance for club racing or offshore events.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 57.410 ft |
| LOA | 5.410 ft |
| LWL | 45.810 ft |
| Beam | 15.850 ft |
| Displacement | 49000 lb |
| Ballast | 18900 lb |
| Max Draft | 9.100 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 70 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 23.50 ft |
| p | 62.80 ft |
| e | 17 ft |
| p2 | 40 ft |
| e2 | 11 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 ft | 23.50 ft | 62.80 ft | 17 ft | 40 ft | 11 ft | - | - |
Sails
Swan 57 Ketch - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 62.8 ft - (19141 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | * 64.36 ft - (19617 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 64.49 ft - (19657 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 533.32 ft² |
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Swan 57 Ketch - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 59.07 ft - (18005 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 31.38 ft - (9565 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.88 ft - (15508 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.03 ft - (8239 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 798.03 ft² |
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Swan 57 Ketch - GENOA
| Luff | * 70.15 ft - (21382 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 38.17 ft - (11634 mm) |
| Leech | * 65.75 ft - (20041 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 1236.33 ft² |
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Swan 57 Ketch - MIZZEN
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 87.98 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 41.11 ft - (12530 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | 219.77 ft² |
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