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Swan 108 Skipper Article: The new era of the Maxi Swan range

Read this Skipper article highlighting the Swan 108, the first model in the new era of the Maxi Swan range.

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Designed by German Frers Naval Architecture and Engineering, this Swan is built to compete at the highest level, showcasing innovation and cutting-edge technology. As the latest addition to the Maxi Swan family, it sets a new benchmark for luxury sailing and advanced engineering.

Explore the Swan 108 and envision the future of sailing with Swan.

“The Swan 108 conveys an idea of beauty through its natural elegance. It is a magnificent offshore sailboat that stands out for its performance, capable of competing at the highest level when necessary, and its endless onboard innovations. This is the first model of the new era of the Maxi Swan range.”

La nueva era de la gama Maxi Swan

El Swan 108 transmite una idea de belleza a partir de su elegancia natural. Se trata de un magnífico velero de altura que destaca por su rendimiento, capaz de competir al más alto nivel cuando sea necesario, y las interminables innovaciones a bordo. Este Swan es el primer modelo de la nueva era de la gama Maxi Swan.

59 meter Maximus, class winner of Palma de Mallorca 2024 Superyacht Cup

“Superyacht Cup in Palma. Who was there, who won. Feast your eyes!”

Vela | June 27, 2024

Celebrating the Triumph of Maximus at Palma Superyacht Cup

Highlighted by Vela in their recent article, our creation, Maximus, emerged victorious in Class A.

Maximus is a true testament to the collaboration between German Frers Naval Architecture and Engineering and Vitters Shipyard. This superyacht combines classic hull lines, a teak deck, and two maxi cockpits with cutting-edge racing technology. The double rudder, lifting keel, and optimized hull with minimum wetted surface, along with sails and deck plan, are all designed for competitive sailing.

For an in-depth look at Maximus’ journey to victory and its unparalleled design, we invite you to read the full article on Vela.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this success, from the dedicated crew to the innovative team at Vitters Shipyard. We are proud to have been a part of this extraordinary project.

Swan 88: Leading the Innovation

The launching of Swan 88 is a moment of immense pride for our team, and marks a significant milestone.

As part of the Swan 88 project, we proudly celebrate the launch of the first hybrid electric propulsion Swan, a testament to our mutual collaboration and commitment to excellence in yacht design and engineering.

“The Swan 88 is the first model fully developed from the outset to offer a hybrid electric propulsion option in partnership with Torqeedo and sees continuation of the cooperation of German Frers for Naval Architecture, Misa Poggi for Interior Design and Lucio Micheletti, Micheletti + Partners, for the exterior styling.”

Nautor Swan

As the Swan 88 prepares to debut worldwide at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show, we extend our congratulations to Swan.

Yacht Style article: Swan 108 to debut in Monaco

Yacht style announces Swan 108 debut in Monaco Yacht Show.

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Superyacht Times: First 35m Nautor Swan 108 sailing yacht Fancy completes sea trials

Swan 108 German Frers Naval Architecture and Engineering

The 35-metre Nautor Swan sailing yacht Fancy has completed her sea trials in the Gulf of Ostrobothnia in Finland. The new sailing yacht is the first in the Swan 108 series to hit the water and the results were extremely positive.

Nine legendary Classic Boats by the brilliant German Frers | Nove mitiche Classic Boat del geniale Germán Frers

Giornale dalla Vela – 06-27-2023

German Frers and her daughter Zelmira Frers | German Frers con la figlia Zelmira Frers

Germán Frers, in the world of sailing, is a name that has risen to legend, evocative of hundreds and hundreds of exceptional projects, standard and non-series boats, often indelibly imprinted in memory. But Frers is much more, father and creator of thousands of boats, and many of these, memorable Classic Boats.
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Germán Frers, nel mondo della vela, è un nome asceso a leggenda, evocativo di centinaia e centinaia di progetti eccezionali, barche di serie e non, spesso indelebilmente impresse nella memoria. Ma Frers è molto di più, padre e ideatore di migliaia di barche, e tante di queste, Classic Boat memorabili.
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