⛵ Sailboat DB

SWAN 40 (S&S)

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1970–1972

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
39.3 ft
LWL
28.54 ft
Beam
10.83 ft
Max Draft
6.7 ft
Displacement
19,000 lbs
Ballast
7,900 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.62 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
365
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
41.6%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
709 sq ft
I
49.04 ft
J
15.84 ft
P
44.04 ft
E
14.54 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1970
Last Built
1972
Number Built
51

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD2B
Power
25 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
48 gal
Fuel
40 gal
Notes: S&S design #2025. A centerboard version was also available. (S&S #2025.1)\nAvailable also with a taller rig.\nAlso available in the US as the PALMER JOHNSON 40.