Swan 48 -S&S Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

47.9' · 14.6 m

Displ.

36,000 lbs · 16,329 kg

First year

1971

The Swan 48, designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens (S&S), represents a pivotal moment in the history of Nautor’s Swan. Produced between 1971 and 1975, with a total of 46 hulls launched, it was a vessel that bridged the gap between the era of heavydisplacement ocean racers and the modern performance cruiser. This specific model, often referred to as the "S&S 48" to distinguish it from later Frersdesigned iterations, was a direct descendant of the successful S&S design 2079. It was engineered to dominate the IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing circuit of the early 1970s while maintaining the luxurious finish and robust seaworthiness that defined the Finnish yard. Today, it remains one of the most coveted classic Swans, prized for its balanced lines, tumblehome hull, and the characteristic "wedge" deck profile that has become a hallmark of the S&S era.