Class: Cruiser/racer
Rig type: 2 Spreader mast head sloop
Rigging supplied: Complete PBO standing rigging including forestays and backstay
Length: 18.30m
Displacement: 18.7T
Designer: German Frers
Launched: 2009
The Swan 60 is an evolution of the Swan 601 which was first launched in 2004. It was one of Swan's first forays into the lighter high performance arena. This latest Swan 60 is 51cm longer, 61cm wider, and 1,700 kg heavier. The carbon rig is 1.71 metres taller. Mainsail measurements are about the same but the asymmetric spinnaker has increased significantly.
Whilst the new Swan 60 has more sail area and a longer water line length, the increase in stability from a wider beam and more ballast (and some clever rating optimization) makes the new Swan 60 actually rate lower than the Swan 601 - even though it is arguably faster.