Swan is the brand of Nautor, founded in 1966 in Pietarsaari (Jakobstad), Finland, and known for yachts that combine performance with fine craftsmanship.
1. Getting to Know Swan
Designed by names such as Sparkman & Stephens, Ron Holland and Germán Frers, Swans have been raced and cruised for decades.
2. Classic Swan versus modern Swan
On a classic Swan, age, the teak deck, interior joinery and the renewals the systems have had set the value; the restoration record matters especially.
On a modern Swan, performance gear, carbon rigs and hydraulic systems head the survey list.
3. Points We Pay Attention To
These are not claims of defects. They are the places we spend extra time on boats of this make; every boat is judged on its own use and maintenance history.
- Teak deck thickness and seams; leak traces below deck.
- Keel attachment and around the keel bolts.
- Rig: age on classic models, carbon spar and rod rigging on modern ones.
- Steering system and bearings.
- On classic models, records of renewed systems.
4. A Swan sea trial
- Helm feel and balance under sail.
- Winches, tackles and hydraulic tensioners.
- Under power: shaft, stern gland and vibration.
- Listening at deck and bulkheads on different points of sail.
5. What drives the used price
The main items that separate the price of two boats of the same model and year:
- On classic models, the teak deck and interior joinery.
- Age of rig and sails; carbon gear on modern models.
- Racing history and its effect on the structure.
- Restoration and renewal records.
The survey report sets out each of these with condition and a cost range, giving solid ground for negotiation. More: negotiating with a survey report.
6. Owning One in Turkey
Nautor's records are the starting point for build information.
Ask for invoices for the rig, sails and major renewals before buying.
Ask for the service records, invoices and any earlier survey report before the survey; work without records is noted as "could not be verified".
Frequently Asked Questions
Scope: The survey is non-destructive and nothing is dismantled; details on the survey types page.
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