SWAN 65
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1972 saw the arrival of the iconic sailing yacht that would soon become one of the most famous in history: Swan 65. It was Nautor’s second maxi yacht, following on from the celebrated Swan 55 from the early 70’s, and only the second born after the iconic Swan 48, with the renown wedge coachroof designed by Sparkman & Stephens. The ’65 still has today the unmistakable lines of timeless elegance. In the beginning, it was not so much its beauty that decreed its immortality, but rather her unpredictable results on the racecourse. First of all, the incredible victory in the first edition of the...

Germán Frers ‘‘This new design was created practically simultaneously with the Swan 78 as a complement to the larger sister of the new bluewater line of yachts. The size seems to be a very popular one. It allows space for a permanent crew with minimum length. The design philosophy and parameters follow the same concepts of the larger version. This smaller yacht has one less cabin in the Owner’s party than the larger 78 but shares the same saloon in the OF and OA versions developed. In order to give the saloon a feeling of space, the galley is located forward behind an open partition with a...

The name itself - Swan 65 - is an icon in and beyond the sailing community. It evokes beauty, comfort, reliability, but also the power to win the most important regattas in the world, even with the most luxurious interiors and the most complete cruising equipment. The new Swan 65 has been designed by the pencil of Germán Frers with the same brief of the Sparkman & Stephens project of 1972: beautiful, seaworthy, comfortable and fast. The naval architecture follows the latest design trends set by the modern ocean racers – without the extremes. The highly prismatic bow profile allows for a...

Like the Swan 78, her larger sister, the Swan 65 flaunts the latest Frers coachroof design. Featuring 360-degree windows is the latest evolution of Frers design and combining curved lines and multifaceted surfaces, it looks slim and elegant like a typical wedge Swan coachroof while as practical and panoramic as a raised saloon. If there is an obvious family feeling with the Swan 78, Frers has designed the Swan 65 with markedly elegant and discreet lines, with faceted edges that create even lighter volumes. The aftwards position of the mast – that derives from the most up-to-date concepts in...

Owner Forward: The opening transom reveals a bathing platform that unfolds to provide ' direct contact with the sea, and gives access to the large lazarette/garage The five winches are organised to handle the yacht !l with a crew of two, and yet provide the space for an entire racing crew ^ The three meter long seating gives the single level cockpit I an open sporting look with great freedom of movement The guest cockpit is well protected from the elements and features a large central integrated sunbathing area ,, The Aft area, that opens to provide access to the lazarette, is completely...

The interiors are offered in two different versions, Owner Forward and Owner Aft, plus various options for the arrangement of bunks, crew quarters and navigation area, making the Swan 65 one of the most flexible yachts on the market, always providing the right solution for owner’s needs and requirements. The day area remains unchanged and features a five meter long saloon, a raised panoramic living area with dining to port and a lounge to starboard. Systems and tanks are recessed under the flooring in the deepest part of the hull, yet are easily accessible; two steps down there is large C...

Owner Forward: The Owners’ cabin aft is stable and protected under sail, and its A full beam width provides for plenty of space and multiple stowage facilities The VIP port guest cabin is supplied in two configurations, ° with twin beds that can be joined in the middle or a fixed double accessible from the front and side The forepeak can be converted as an option in a crew cabin with ° separate head, while still offering ample stowing capacity

Nowadays technology allows a reasonably skilled couple to sail a 20 metre boat alone. Provided however, that it is designed and built from the outset with this concept in mind. The new Swan 65 is the perfect proof. If at first sight her dimensions could be misleading, once you sail her you will be amazed at how easily you can manage her short-handed. Technology helps, but not without a perfectly balanced design. Starting from the deck, designed to allow ■ 'ii" | 'Oison to sail in t t il . mf w mi.. ■■ -i. . s - I ■ f ll o design mat's lie l - ■. il l ■. il. n :■ - I and reactive, leaving...

The hull is a foam cored glass fibre reinforced epoxy construction with carbon fibre unidirectional reinforcements built in a female mould.  •  The lay-up is vacuum assisted epoxy resin infusion, giving a stiff laminate with excellent strength and fatigue properties. The hull laminate is cured in an oven at a temperature specified by the material manufacturer.  •  All the stiffeners are moulded by vacuum assisted epoxy resin infusion in glass fabrics with carbon fibre reinforcements and foam cores. Special care is taken to assure rigid foundation and proper adhesion to hull.  •  The...

Specifications General Length overall Loa with Bowsprit Length of waterline Beam max Draft Draft shallow (Opt) Draft lifting keel (Opt) Displacement Ballast (Preliminary) Engine Main sail Fore triangle Jib 86.94 ft 27.07 ft 84.32 ft 26.52 ft 1,312 sq.ft 1,215 sq.ft 1,273 sq.ft Tank capacity Fuel 1.200 l Classification CE-Approval Category A Ocean Construction Hull, deck and bulkheads in prepreg glass/carbon sandwich with Corecell foam core, vacuum and oven cured Naval Architect German Frers

This catalogue contains non-contractual descriptive information about Nautor’s Swan yachts including drawings, photographs as well as other data. All such information is subject to change at any time without prior notice and does not represent an exact description of any particular yacht. Photos or diagrams could include special equipment that is not part of the equipment supplied by the boatyard. All the information, figures, photographs and data provided in this catalogue are exclusive copyright, industrial property right and property of Nautor’s Swan.