Frers Swan 65 prototype Sailboats for Sale

LOA

64.58' · 19.68 m

Disp.

70,107 lbs · 31,800 kg

The German Frersdesigned Swan 65 represents a modern evolution of one of the most storied nameplates in yachting history. While the original Sparkman & Stephensdesigned Swan 65 became a legend by winning the first Whitbread Round the World Race, the modern Frers "prototype"—the first hull of the new 65 series introduced in 2019—was conceived to bridge the gap between highperformance racing and luxurious bluewater cruising. This iteration was designed by German Frers to provide a platform that is manageable for a couple yet capable of competitive offshore racing. The "prototype" or Hull 001 serves as the benchmark for a series that utilizes a carbonreinforced epoxy SPRINT laminate hull, ensuring a rigid and relatively lightweight structure for a yacht of its displacement. According to the Nautor Swan design philosophy, this model was developed alongside its larger sibling, the Swan 78, sharing a similar hull form characterized by a wide beam carried well aft and twin rudders for enhanced control.