SWAN 46
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 47.08 ft |
| LWL | 37.83 ft |
| Beam | 14.42 ft |
| Draft | 8.2 ft |
| Displacement | 31,300 lb |
| Ballast | 11,399.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 63 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.7 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 25.26 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.9 ft |
About the SWAN 46
Mk I(81 built)shown above. Shallow draft: 5.6' Keel/CB version: BU:5.5' BD:9.0' Rig dimensions varied significantly for this model. (See SWAN 46 MKII.)
Direct variant of the SWAN 46
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(10 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° | 3.9 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| 60° | 4.2 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 75° | 4.4 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 90° | 4.3 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| 110° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| 120° | 3.9 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| 135° | 3.4 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 9.7 |
| 150° | 2.8 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Beat VMG | 2.4 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Run VMG | 2.4 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 8.7 |
Estimated Value
Limited DataAsking price by model year
5 listings · boat years 1983–1991 · median $128,520
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 47.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 2 systems for the SWAN 46, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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