The Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers is and competitive on the racecourse.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.9 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 34.7′, the Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers tops out around 7.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √34.7′ LWL = 7.9 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
81s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
Ballast / Displacement
34.6%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
261
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.9kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
10lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
J/133
Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
Hylas 44
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers.
| Swan 44 Mk Ii Frers | Cc 44 | Contest 44 Classic | Hylas 44 | J/133 | Swan 44 Frers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 44.1 | 44.2 | 44.0 | 44.2 | 44.2 | 44.0 |
| LWL | 34.7 | 35.3 | 38.3 | 34.9 | 38.0 | 34.6 |
| Beam | 13.7 | 13.3 | 13.1 | 13.5 | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| Displacement | 24 | 20 | 39 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
| Ballast | 8 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Sail Area | — | 924 | 990 | 866 | 920 | 890 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 81 | — | — | 105 | 12 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 19.6 | 13.8 | 17.6 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Bal/Disp | 34.6 | 47.1 | 33.9 | 49.4 | 41.8 | 31.4 |
| Comfort | — | 27.3 | 49.2 | 28.6 | 34.0 | 31.1 |
| Capsize | — | 1.93 | 1.55 | 1.92 | 1.56 | 1.89 |
| Hull Speed | — | 8.0 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 10.3 | 7.9 |