⛵ Sailboat DB

SWAN 43 (S&S)

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1967–1982

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Dimensions

LOA
42.78 ft
LWL
31 ft
Beam
11.67 ft
Max Draft
7.16 ft
Displacement
19,850 lbs
Ballast
10,400 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.72 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
298
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
52.4%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
825 sq ft
I
51.54 ft
J
17.54 ft
P
46.04 ft
E
16.04 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1967
Last Built
1982
Number Built
67

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD2B
Power
25 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
50 gal
Fuel
40 gal
Notes: S&S design #1973. Originally designed fo the RORC rule.\nAlso sold in US as the PALMER JOHNSON 43.\nOriginally came equipped with a adjustable trim tab.\n\nShort Rig:\nI: 50.54'/15.24m\nJ: 17.54'/5.35m\nP: 45.04'/13.81m\nE: 15.29'/5.2m