Swan 38 vs Swan 60OD
How do the Swan 38 and Swan 60OD compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Swan 38 
Swan 60OD | Swan 38 | Swan 60OD | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.7 ft8.75 m | 61.9 ft18.86 m |
| Waterline length | 28.7 ft8.75 m | 54.8 ft16.70 m |
| Beam | 11.6 ft3.52 m | 16.7 ft5.09 m |
| Draft | 6.6 ft2.00 m | 11.8 ft3.60 m |
| Displacement | 18,739 lb8,500 kg | 42,990 lb19,500 kg |
| Ballast | 7,100 lb3,221 kg | 16,975 lb7,700 kg |
| Sail area | 667 ft²62.0 m² | 2,378 ft²220.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.13 | 31.00 |
| Displacement / Length | 354 | 117 |
| Comfort ratio | 38.8 | 27.5 |
| Capsize screening | 1.74 | 1.91 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.2 | 9.9 |
Swan 38 vs Swan 60OD: the short version
- The Swan 60OD is the larger boat at 61.9 ft18.86 m LOA versus 28.7 ft8.75 m for the Swan 38.
- The Swan 60OD is heavier, displacing about 129% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Swan 60OD carries the more powerful rig (31.0 vs 15.1), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Swan 38 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Swan 38 rates better for offshore work (1.74 vs 1.91).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.