Swan 65 Ss

Designed by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens partnership and built by Finland's prestigious Nautor yard, this classic represents the pinnacle of 1970s and 1980s luxury sailing yacht design. With only 41 hulls produced between 1972 and 1989, the Swan 65 Ss has earned an enviable reputation among serious offshore sailors seeking both performance and comfort in equal measure. The yacht's substantial 70,000-pound displacement and generous 30,600-pound ballast configuration create exceptional stability and seaworthiness for extended offshore passages. Her fin keel with rudder-on-skeg arrangement provides reliable directional control while maintaining the moderate draft characteristics favored by cruising sailors. The masthead sloop rig offers versatility across varying wind conditions, while the 1,854 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance without becoming overwhelming for short-handed crews. Built with fiberglass construction to Nautor's exacting standards, these yachts are renowned for their robust build quality and longevity. The comfort ratio of 50.29 indicates excellent motion characteristics in seaways, while the low capsize screening value of 1.58 confirms her offshore capabilities. This Swan excels at serious blue-water cruising where comfort, safety, and reliability take precedence over pure racing performance, making her ideal for extended voyaging or comfortable coastal exploration.

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