Engineering:Swan 100

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Short description: Finnish sailboat design
Swan 100[1]
Development
DesignerGerman Frers
LocationFinland
Year2002
No. builtFD 3
RS 1
S 2
BrandSwan
Builder(s)Nautor Swan OY
RoleCruising
Boat
Boat weight72,000 kg (159,000 lb)
Draft4.02 m (13.2 ft)
Hull
TypeMonohull
LOH30.21 m (99.1 ft)
LWL26.46 m (86.8 ft)
Beam7.06 m (23.2 ft)
Engine typePerkins 265 hp
Hull appendages
Ballast29,000 kg (64,000 lb)
Rig
Rig typeMasthead
I (foretriangle height)39.55 m (129.8 ft)
J (foretriangle base)10.7 m (35 ft)
P (mainsail luff)36.00 m (118.11 ft)
E (mainsail foot)12.46 m (40.9 ft)
Sails
SailplanCutter
Mainsail area234.3 m2 (2,522 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area225.3 m2 (2,425 sq ft)
Luff perpendicular110%
Gennaker area762 m2 (8,200 sq ft)
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The Swan 100 was designed by German Frers and built by Nautor's Swan and first launched in 2002. Originally launched as th 100RS the S and FD version were later developed to use the hull moulding.

References

  1. "The Boats". The Spirit of Swan. Yachting Library S.r.L. October 1, 2002. pp. 244 Onwards. ISBN 88-87737-18-5. 

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