SWAN 46 MKIII
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46 ft |
| LWL | 39.57 ft |
| Beam | 13.98 ft |
| Draft | 7.22 ft |
| Displacement | 32,408 lb |
| Ballast | 12,123.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 616.77 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 561.88 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,959.03 sq ft |
About the SWAN 46 MKIII
AKA SWAN 461 Optional Daggerboard keel with twin rudders. Draft: 1.21m - 3.3m / 3.97ft - 10.83ft Displacement reported above is "Light." Loaded displacement is 17,700 kg / 39,000 lbs. Loaded draft is 2.3 m / 7.55 ft S.A. (reported) above is with Main + Jib. - Main: 57.3 m² / 617 ft² - Fore Triangle: 49.3 m² / 530 ft² - Jib: 52.2 m² / 562 ft² - Spinnaker: 182 m² / 1959 ft² Thank you to Jan Tovar for sending additional information and the interior drawing.
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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