SWAN 54
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 54.07 ft |
| LWL | 47.24 ft |
| Beam | 15.58 ft |
| Draft | 8.01 ft |
| Displacement | 48,500 lb |
| Ballast | 20,227.4 lb |
| Material | 54’ 1”16.48 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 872.95 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 665.21 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 2,260.42 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 180.7 L |
| Fuel | 130.8 L |
| CE category | About1 100 000€(2020) |
About the SWAN 54
Interior design: Heini Gustafsson Available with a centerboard and twin rudders. Ballast: 10,150 kg / 22,400 lbs.; draft: 1.4m/3.7m; 4.59ft/12.14ft Displacement above is "light." Sail area: - Main: 81.1 m² / 873 ft² - 100% jib: 61.8 m² / 665 ft² - Spinnaker: 210 m² / 2,260 ft²
Performance
ORC Performance Data(7 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° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| 60° | 4.3 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| 75° | 4.6 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| 90° | 4.5 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10.1 |
| 110° | 4.6 | 6.3 | 7.7 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| 120° | 4.4 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| 135° | 3.9 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 10.4 | 11.3 |
| 150° | 3.2 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 10.4 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Run VMG | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 54.07ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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