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SWAN 55-S&S-1970

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1970–1974

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Dimensions

LOA
54.63 ft
LWL
38.48 ft
Beam
14.21 ft
Max Draft
8 ft
Displacement
45,600 lbs
Ballast
17,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.59 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
357
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
1277 sq ft
I
63 ft
J
22 ft
P
57 ft
E
20.5 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
1974
Number Built
16

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD 21 A
Power
61 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
125 gal
Fuel
80 gal
Notes: Originally sold as PALMER JOHNSON 53. With a traditional counter and yawl rig, it is called the SWAN 55.

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Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
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