The Swan 46, designed by the legendary Germán Frers, represents a pivotal moment in the lineage of Nautor’s Swan. Introduced in 1983 as a successor to the Sparkman & Stephens-designed Swan 47, the 46 was the model that arguably cemented Frers’ position as the definitive architect of the modern Swan identity. It was a commercial and critical triumph for the Finnish yard, with 109 hulls produced between 1983 and 1997. The vessel was offered in two distinct iterations: the Mark I, which featured a shorter waterline and a traditional bridge deck, and the Mark II, introduced in 1989, which incorporated a slightly longer waterline, a revised keel profile, and a more streamlined deck house. As a "dual-purpose" yacht, the Swan 46 was engineered to be competitive on the IOR racing circuit while providing the offshore security and interior luxury required for serious global cruising.
Used Swan 46 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Swan
- Model
- 46
- Builder
- Nautor
- Designer
- German Frers
- Number Built
- 109
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - 1997
Below are the most recent Swan 46 sailboat listings.
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.