The Swan 441, designed by Ron Holland, was produced by Nautor's Swan from 1979 to 1980. It is described as a cruiser-racer. There was also a more race-oriented version called the Swan 441R. Ron Holland designed several Swans for Nautor during his collaboration between 1978 and 1981, including the 441. The interior typically features classic Nautor mahogany joinery and often has a two-cabin, double-head layout, suitable for both couples and family cruising. Owners often praise their superior build quality, solid reputation, and ability to retain value.
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Calculations:
- SA/Disp:
961.5 sqft / (24700 lbs / 64 lbs/ft^3)^0.667=961.5 / (385.9375)^0.667=961.5 / 53.07=18.11 - Bal/Disp:
11000 lbs / 24700 lbs=0.445(44.5%) - Disp/LWL: Convert displacement to long tons:
24700 lbs / 2240 lbs/long ton=11.027 long tons.D/L = Displacement in long tons / (0.01 * LWL in feet)^3=11.027 / (36.75 / 100)^3=11.027 / 0.049618=222.2
These ratios indicate:
- SA/Disp (18.11): Good light-air performance, suggesting a responsive boat. It's on the higher side, indicating a more performance-oriented cruiser.
- Bal/Disp (44.5%): High ballast-to-displacement ratio suggests a stiff and stable boat, capable of standing up to more wind and offering a comfortable motion.
- Disp/LWL (222.2): This value is in the range of a moderate cruiser-racer. It's not ultra-light performance, but also not a heavy, traditional cruiser. It sits well in the cruiser-racer category.
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