Nautor 43 vs Swan 80 Mk II
How do the Nautor 43 and Swan 80 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 80 Mk II | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 31.5 ft9.60 m | 72.8 ft22.19 m |
| Waterline length | 31.5 ft9.60 m | 72.8 ft22.19 m |
| Beam | 13.8 ft4.22 m | 19.9 ft6.08 m |
| Draft | 5.9 ft1.80 m | 13.1 ft4.00 m |
| Displacement | 33,069 lb15,000 kg | 79,146 lb35,900 kg |
| Ballast | 9,040 lb4,100 kg | 39,683 lb18,000 kg |
| Sail area | 832 ft²77.3 m² | 3,314 ft²307.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 12.92 | 28.76 |
| Displacement / Length | 472 | 92 |
| Comfort ratio | 49.0 | 31.2 |
| Capsize screening | 1.73 | 1.86 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.5 | 11.4 |
Nautor 43 vs Swan 80 Mk II: the short version
- The Swan 80 Mk II is the larger boat at 72.8 ft22.19 m LOA versus 31.5 ft9.60 m for the Nautor 43.
- The Swan 80 Mk II is heavier, displacing about 139% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Swan 80 Mk II carries the more powerful rig (28.8 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 1.86).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.