SWAN 53
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 53 ft |
| LWL | 43.06 ft |
| Beam | 15.51 ft |
| Draft | 10.2 ft |
| Displacement | 44,000 lb |
| Ballast | 18,519.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 69.4 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 21 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 61.9 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.8 ft |
| FLforestay | 21 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,390.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 728.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,238.8 sq ft |
About the SWAN 53
A taller rig was available. There was another later SWAN 53 (2004), also by Frers, but an entirely different design. Keel/CB version: Draft - BD: 11.7'; BU: 7.1'
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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 60° | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 75° | 6.3 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| 90° | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| 110° | 6.1 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| 120° | 5.9 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| 135° | 5.4 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.7 |
| 150° | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Beat VMG | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Run VMG | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.8 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 53ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the SWAN 53, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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