Built during Nautor's golden era of performance cruisers, the Swan 441 represents a brief but brilliant chapter in the Finnish yard's illustrious history. Designed by Ron Holland and produced for just two years from 1979 to 1980, only 40 of these masthead sloops were ever constructed, making them relatively rare gems in today's market. Holland's design philosophy shines through in the 441's balanced proportions and modern underbody configuration. The fin keel with spade rudder setup delivers responsive handling and solid upwind performance, while the generous sail area of 961 square feet provides excellent light-air capability. At 24,700 pounds with nearly half that weight in ballast, she offers the stability and seaworthiness expected from the Swan pedigree. This boat excels as a serious coastal cruiser with offshore capabilities. The comfort ratio of 31.1 suggests reasonably comfortable motion in seaways, while the capsize screening formula of 1.83 indicates good stability for extended passages. The SA/Displacement ratio of 18.2 promises spirited performance under sail, particularly appealing to owners who appreciate both cruising comfort and sailing excitement. With her proven Holland design and Nautor's meticulous construction standards, the Swan 441 remains a compelling choice for discerning sailors seeking performance-oriented cruising capability.
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What is the Swan 441's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Swan 441 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.2. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Swan 441's comfort ratio?
The Swan 441 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 31.1. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Swan 441 safe for offshore sailing?
The Swan 441 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.83. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Swan 441?
The theoretical hull speed of the Swan 441 is 8.12 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Swan 441 weigh?
The Swan 441 has a displacement of 24,700.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 44.36 ft.
Who designed the Swan 441?
The Swan 441 was designed by Ron Holland, first built in 1979.