Nautor 43 vs Swan 57 Mk II
How do the Nautor 43 and Swan 57 Mk II 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 57 Mk II | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 31.5 ft9.60 m | 44.5 ft13.57 m |
| Waterline length | 31.5 ft9.60 m | 44.5 ft13.57 m |
| Beam | 13.8 ft4.22 m | 15.9 ft4.85 m |
| Draft | 5.9 ft1.80 m | 7.2 ft2.20 m |
| Displacement | 33,069 lb15,000 kg | 54,013 lb24,500 kg |
| Ballast | 9,040 lb4,100 kg | 20,348 lb9,230 kg |
| Sail area | 832 ft²77.3 m² | 1,350 ft²125.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 12.92 | 15.12 |
| Displacement / Length | 472 | 273 |
| Comfort ratio | 49.0 | 47.1 |
| Capsize screening | 1.73 | 1.68 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.5 | 8.9 |
Nautor 43 vs Swan 57 Mk II: the short version
- The Swan 57 Mk II is the larger boat at 44.5 ft13.57 m LOA versus 31.5 ft9.60 m for the Nautor 43.
- The Swan 57 Mk II is heavier, displacing about 63% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Swan 57 Mk II carries the more powerful rig (15.1 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 Swan 57 Mk II rates better for offshore work (1.68 vs 1.73).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.