The Swan 40, designed by Germán Frers and launched in 1992, represents a pivotal era for Nautor’s Swan as the builder transitioned from the heavy-displacement philosophies of the 1970s toward the refined, performance-oriented cruiser-racers of the modern age. Replacing the legendary Sparkman & Stephens-designed Swan 40, this Frers iteration was engineered to provide a more spirited sailing experience without sacrificing the "bulletproof" construction synonymous with the Finnish yard. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage archive, 58 hulls were produced between 1992 and 1996, making it a relatively exclusive model that bridged the gap between the smaller 38 and the larger, more powerful 44 and 48 models of the same period. Unlike its predecessor, which featured a traditional skeg-hung rudder and a more pinched stern, the Frers 40 introduced a modern underwater profile with a high-aspect spade rudder and a moderate-aspect fin keel, optimizing the yacht for both club racing and fast blue-water passage making.
Frers Swan 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Frers
- Model
- Swan 40
- Builder
- Nautor
- Designer
- German Frers
- Number Built
- 58
- Production Year(s)
- 1992 - 2001
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $320,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan 46 | 47.08' | $160,000 | 19 | 8 |
| Elan 40 | 39.04' | $94,136 | 19 | 5 |
| Swan 40 | 39.3' | $117,711 | 14 | 3 |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Swan 45 | 45.37' | $325,000 | 11 | 7 |
| Swan 77 | 78.77' | $1,997,423 | 10 | 6 |
| Swan 53 | 53' | $370,977 | 9 | 4 |
| Swan 56 | 57.51' | $425,000 | 6 | 4 |
| Swan 68 | 67.68' | $739,010 | 6 | 3 |
| Nautor Swan Swan 55 | 58.23' | $2,611,593 | 3 | 1 |
| Nautor Swan Swan 40 | $320,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $320,000 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Frers Swan 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Frers Swan 40 over the past 12 months is $320,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Frers Swan 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Frers Swan 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Frers Swan 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Frers Swan 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Frers Swan 40?
- Comparable models include the Swan 46, Elan 40, Swan 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.