SWAN 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35.73 ft |
| LWL | 25.92 ft |
| Beam | 9.68 ft |
| Draft | 6.07 ft |
| Displacement | 14,300 lb |
| Ballast | 7,936.6 lb |
| Material | 18.0 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 43.1 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 18.9 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.01 ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 1 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 44.9 L |
| Fuel | 13.2 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the SWAN 36
S&S design #1710.31 Based on the GAIA CLASS (1965, 19 were built by Benello of Italy.) There were a number of other variants of this particular design including the SIGMA 36 by Cheoy Lee. Originally designed to the RORC handicap rule, the rig was changed in order to rate more favorably under the newly adopted IOR. This was the first 'Swan'. Ole Enderlein was hired (by Nautor) to design a new interior.
Direct variant of the SWAN 36
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(11 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.8 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 60° | 4.0 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 75° | 4.2 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 90° | 4.0 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| 110° | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| 120° | 3.7 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| 135° | 3.3 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 9.1 |
| 150° | 2.7 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Beat VMG | 2.4 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Run VMG | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.1 |
Market Price
Asking price by model year
5 listings · boat years 1969–1990 · median $102,600
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35.73ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 reported issues across 2 systems for the SWAN 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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