Swan 59 Tall Rig
Description
The Swan 59 Tall Rig is the high-performance variant of the Swan 59 cruiser-racer designed by Germán Frers and built by Oy Nautor AB in Finland from 1984 to 1990, with a total of 21 hulls completed (some equipped with the optional tall rig for enhanced light-air and upwind performance). It shares the same elegant Frers hull form, high-quality fiberglass construction (solid hull with cored deck), teak decks and interior joinery, and balanced bluewater capabilities as the standard model, but benefits from a taller mast and increased sail area that make it particularly responsive in lighter winds while remaining stiff and powerful in a breeze. The boat excels as a versatile performer for long-distance cruising or club/Swan Cup racing, with a practical deck layout for shorthanded sailing and spacious, luxurious accommodations.
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 58.670 ft |
| LOA | 58.670 ft |
| LWL | 48.150 ft |
| Beam | 16.400 ft |
| Displacement | 62400 lb |
| Ballast | 22800 lb |
| Max Draft | 10.180 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 82 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 23.20 ft |
| p | 74.20 ft |
| e | 20.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 ft | 23.20 ft | 74.20 ft | 20.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Swan 59 Tall Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 74.2 ft - (22616 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Leech | * 76.19 ft - (23223 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 76.32 ft - (23262 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 766.19 ft² |
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Swan 59 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 68.18 ft - (20781 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 30.16 ft - (9193 mm) |
| Leech | * 60.33 ft - (18389 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 26.68 ft - (8132 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 909.44 ft² |
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Swan 59 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 80.96 ft - (24677 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 36.99 ft - (11275 mm) |
| Leech | * 76.77 ft - (23399 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 34.8 ft - (10607 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 1408.81 ft² |
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Swan 59 Tall Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 80.96 ft - (24677 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 41.76 ft - (12728 mm) |
| Foot | * 41.76 ft - (12728 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 2873.76 ft² |
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