Nautor 43 vs Swan 40 Frers
How do the Nautor 43 and Swan 40 Frers compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Nautor 43 | Nautor 43 | Swan 40 Frers | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 31.5 ft9.60 m | 32.4 ft9.88 m |
| Waterline length | 31.5 ft9.60 m | 32.4 ft9.88 m |
| Beam | 13.8 ft4.22 m | 12.9 ft3.94 m |
| Draft | 5.9 ft1.80 m | 7.0 ft2.15 m |
| Displacement | 33,069 lb15,000 kg | 19,401 lb8,800 kg |
| Ballast | 9,040 lb4,100 kg | 6,990 lb3,171 kg |
| Sail area | 832 ft²77.3 m² | 830 ft²77.1 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 12.92 | 18.39 |
| Displacement / Length | 472 | 254 |
| Comfort ratio | 49.0 | 30.6 |
| Capsize screening | 1.73 | 1.92 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
Nautor 43 vs Swan 40 Frers: the short version
- The Swan 40 Frers is the larger boat at 32.4 ft9.88 m LOA versus 31.5 ft9.60 m for the Nautor 43.
- The Nautor 43 is heavier, displacing about 70% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Swan 40 Frers carries the more powerful rig (18.4 vs 12.9), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Nautor 43 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Nautor 43 rates better for offshore work (1.73 vs 1.92).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.