Swan 441 R Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

44.42' · 13.54 m

Disp.

24,500 lbs · 11,113 kg

First year

1978

The Swan 441 R represents a pivotal moment in the history of Nautor’s Swan, marking the beginning of the yard’s fruitful collaboration with New Zealand designer Ron Holland. Launched in 1978, the 441 series was tasked with succeeding the iconic Sparkman & Stephens designs that had defined the brand's first decade. The "R" designation denotes the "Racing" version of the hull, a model optimized for the competitive arena of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era. While the standard Swan 441 featured a traditional coachroof for cruising comfort, the 441 R was distinguished by its aggressive flushdeck profile and a layout designed for efficient sail handling. Between 1978 and 1982, Nautor produced a total of 45 hulls across both variants, with the 441 R serving as the purebred athlete of the family. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage Gallery, the model successfully transitioned the brand into a more modern, performanceoriented aesthetic without sacrificing the legendary Finnish build quality.