SWAN 51
DESIGN
The architect
Germán Frers
The new Swan 51 steps into the narrow space between the Swan 48 and Swan 55, and draws valuable design insights and experience from the great success of both those models, with more than 70 currently sailing all around the world.
Based on that impressive database, alongside the valued feedback from owners, the new Swan 51 offers design and practical solutions that make the yacht comfortable and easy to sail from coastal waters to long offshore passages. The Swan 51 also features a mast which has been moved more to the centre of the yacht, further enhancing balance.
Ultimately, like all Swans, the 51 is a no-compromise sailing yacht, a pure sailor, more a sportscar than a limousine. It is designed to be reactive to steer and responsive to sail adjustments, bringing the sensations of sailing alive.
HULL
The new Swan 51 is the result of extensive experience gained from building around 70 yachts between 48 and 55 feet in recent years. This wealth of knowledge, combined with invaluable feedback from Swan owners around the world, has informed every detail of the design—ensuring a yacht that is both comfortable and easy to sail, whether navigating coastal waters or embarking on long offshore passages.
One of the key refinements is the mast position, now set further aft towards the center of the yacht. This adjustment significantly enhances the yacht’s balance and performance, contributing to a more refined and responsive sailing experience.
The twin-rudder configuration allows the yacht to remain balanced, preventing any tendency to broach even while steering at a 20-degree heeling angle, at which the hull is optimised to provide maximum performance. The rudder stocks are both mounted in sealed waterproof compartment to minimise any possible damage or flooding following a collision at sea.
At the same time the dual-rudder configuration also allows access to shallower anchorages when in cruising mode, as does the optional shallow draught keel (2.05m) compared to the standard keel (2.45m). An optional 3.2m performance keel is also available.
A bow thruster is fitted as standard to the Swan 51 to enable low-speed manoeuvring and docking, particularly when sailing short-handed. In addition the fixed bowsprit, common to all recent Swan models, also houses the anchor which is well forward of the bow to avoid damage on hoisting.
DECK
The deck is the most important area on any yacht, whether for high-performance racing or relaxed, comfortable cruising. Swan has always taken great pride in its meticulous attention to detail, creating decks optimized for efficient, safe, and enjoyable sailing. The new Swan 51 is a clear example of this. A long sail locker at the front provides generous volume for easy access and sufficient longitudinal space to store any type of sail, complete with anti-torsion cable.
The coachroof shape is the latest evolution of the new Frers design, combining the classic Swan wedge coachroof—first introduced in 1970—with all the modern features, including housing for a self-tacking track, seven opening hatches, and a garage for the sprayhood.
The cockpit size exceeds the average space of a 50-foot yacht, thanks to an innovative “wide-body” coaming design: the usable width is comparable to that of a 60-footer, without compromising the functionality of the side decks. This allows for the installation of two innovative tables, which can easily be converted into sunbathing areas or combined into a single “wedding-size” table seating up to 10 people.
Finally, meticulous work by Germán Frers has softened the hull-to-deck joint, adding an elegant touch while reducing the visual impact of the freeboard.
Standard
With options
INTERIORS
Refined luxury, maximum comfort, classic style and elegance — all that you expect from the Swan brand are present in the new Swan 51.
A spacious main saloon greets you descending the main companionway with its clear feeling of space and volume. With natural light from numerous apertures, the C-shaped sofa offers a welcoming space. The chart table and main table locations, as well as seating and storage areas, can be configured around a range of options to suit owner’s preferences.
The galley, following the successful layouts seen in the Swan 48 and 55, offer domestic-level amenities and appliances as required. A three-cabin interior layout features a spacious owner’s cabin forward with private head and shower space. VIP and guest cabins facilities, with a common head and shower, are located aft.
The sound-proofed engine room is readily accessible, with space allowed for an optional genset. Styling and finishing, in wood, fabrics and leather, is offered in a variety of moods created by interior designer Misa Poggi: Swan Soul, Scandi Vision, Blue Genoa and Velvet Vibe.
The interior designer
Misa Poggi
A spacious main saloon greets you descending the main companionway with its clear feeling of space and volume. With natural light from numerous apertures, the C-shaped sofa offers a welcoming space.
The chart table and main table locations, as well as seating and storage areas, can be configured around a range of options to suit owner’s preferences.
The galley offers domestic-level amenities and appliances as required.
A three-cabin interior layout features a spacious owner’s cabin forward with private head and shower space. VIP and guest cabin’s facilities, with a shaerd head and shower, are located aft. Styling and finishing, in wood, fabrics and leather, are offered in a variety of moods created by interior designer Misa Poggi: Swan Soul, Scandi Vision, Blue Genoa and Velvet Vibe.
Standard
With options
SPECIFICATIONS
Length of hull 15.55 m 51.02 ft
LOA 16.90 m 55.45 ft
LWL 14.67 m 48.13 ft
Beam max 4.85 m 15.91 ft
Draft (std) 2.45 m 8.04 ft
Shallow draftt 2.05 m 6.72 ft
Performance draft 3.20 m 10.49 ft
Displacement (light) 18.000 kg 39.700 lbs
Ballast, standard keel 6.300 kg 13.900 lbs
Yanmar 4JH80 58.8 kW 80 Hp
IG 20.70 m 67.91 ft
J 6.10 m 20.01 ft
P 19.90 m 65.29 ft
E 6.70 m 21.98 ft
TPS TBD
Fore triangle 63.1 m² 679 sq.ft
Main sail 80.0 m² 861 sq.ft
Jib 67.1 m² 722 sq.ft
Gennaker TBD
Fuel 650 L 172 US gal
Water 500 L 132 US gal
Hot water 40 L 10.5 US gal
Holding tanks 100 L 26.4 US gal
Service battery, AGM 24V 300Ah (20h)
Starting battery, AGM 12V 50Ah AGM
Shore power 230V 32A 50Hz
Battery charger 70A
- DIMENSIONS
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Length of hull 15.55 m 51.02 ftLOA 16.90 m 55.45 ftLWL 14.67 m 48.13 ftBeam max 4.85 m 15.91 ftDraft (std) 2.45 m 8.04 ftShallow draftt 2.05 m 6.72 ftPerformance draft 3.20 m 10.49 ftDisplacement (light) 18.000 kg 39.700 lbsBallast, standard keel 6.300 kg 13.900 lbsYanmar 4JH80 58.8 kW 80 Hp
- RIG AND SAIL DIMENSIONS
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IG 20.70 m 67.91 ftJ 6.10 m 20.01 ftP 19.90 m 65.29 ftE 6.70 m 21.98 ftTPS TBD
- SAIL AREAS
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Fore triangle 63.1 m² 679 sq.ftMain sail 80.0 m² 861 sq.ftJib 67.1 m² 722 sq.ftGennaker TBD
- TANK CAPACITY
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Fuel 650 L 172 US galWater 500 L 132 US galHot water 40 L 10.5 US galHolding tanks 100 L 26.4 US gal
- BATTERY
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Service battery, AGM 24V 300Ah (20h)Starting battery, AGM 12V 50Ah AGMShore power 230V 32A 50HzBattery charger 70A
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