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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.

Download PDF to read the full article in Spanish or Go to Skipper online

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.

German Frers-Designed Swan 78-001 Haromi and Swan 78-002 Kinina Launched in Pietarsaari

The Swan 78-001 Haromi and Swan 78-002 Kinina, two of the four Swan 78s designed by German Frers, have recently been launched in Pietarsaari. These luxurious yachts exemplify Nautor’s Swan’s expertise in crafting high-performance racing and cruising yachts.

Upcoming Yacht Shows and Events

Haromi is set to make a splash at the Rolex Swan Cup 2018 in Porto Cervo (September 9-16) and will also be showcased at the Genova Boat Show. Kinina will be on display at the Cannes Yacht Show (September 11-16).

The latest version of the Swan 115, hull number 004, will have its worldwide preview at the Monaco Yacht Show. Additionally, Nautor’s Swan will participate in the Annapolis Boat Show in the United States.

Design and Performance Features

The Swan 78 incorporates all of Nautor’s extensive knowledge and experience in blue-water racing and cruising yachts. With a length kept within the EC 24.00 meters limit, its beamy and powerful hull form ensures superior performance. Modern hull lines, a flared stern, twin rudders, and a telescopic keel make Haromi ideal for fast long-distance cruising or enjoying privacy with friends and family.

Haromi boasts a bespoke performance package enhancing her racing capabilities. This includes a longer bowsprit, ECsix carbon rigging, halyard locks, a square-top mainsail with running backstays, a mainsheet traveller, and additional powered winches on the coachroof.

Keel and Build Specifications

Keel options for the Swan 78 include deep telescopic lifting, fixed deep, and fixed shallow configurations, all designed to maintain stability. The twin rudder configuration and standard sail plan remain constants. Kinina, the Swan 78-002, features a standard keel with a 4-meter draft.

Built with prepreg glass/carbon for the hull and bulkheads, and full carbon epoxy sandwich with Corecell foam core for the deck and structures, these yachts are vacuum and oven cured for optimal strength and durability.

Explore More

For an in-depth look at the design and features of the Swan 78, visit Nautor’s Swan and learn more about these exceptional yachts.

Sirena 85, unveiled at the Miami Yacht Show

The new Sirena 85 has been unveiled at the 2018 Miami Yacht Show. This Yacht showcases Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering design.

Sirena 85 Frers Design

German Frers comments on Sirena 85

“The new larger member of the fleet represents a continuation of the design and building program.

The hull characteristics and design are an evolution of her smaller sister. Low resistance and a sea kindly hull that performs efficiently and with a minimum of fuel consumption through all speed ranges. The maximum speed will be in the order of 26 knots, depending on the final power plant selected from among the options offered.”

In spite of her long over all dimensions she qualifies under 24.00 meters L.O.A.

Cruising range will be more than 2,500 miles at 10 knots.Interior volumes are considerable and incorporate a full-width master suite on the upper deck equipped with a balcony opening over the sea.

Accommodations are an owner’s suite plus four in-suite cabins, one of them a very large VIP guest suite.

The fully equipped bridge is independent and separated from the rest of the interior accommodations, with direct access to a double helm on the ample flybridge.”

For more details, read the full article where German Frers discusses the yacht’s advanced specifications and luxurious accommodations.

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