Swan 56 R Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1998·Nautor
Swan 56 R drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
57.51' · 17.53 m
Displ.
39,700 lbs · 18,008 kg
First year
1998

The Swan 56, designed by the prolific Germán Frers and introduced in 1997, represents a definitive era for Nautor's Swan where the boundaries between luxurious offshore cruising and competitive grand prix racing began to blur. While the standard Swan 56 was built as a robust, shorthanded bluewater voyager, the "R" (Racing/Regatta) variant was a purposebuilt evolution designed to dominate the ORC and IMS racing circuits of the late 90s and early 2000s. With 46 hulls produced in the 56 series until 2005, the "R" models remain highly sought after by sailors who prioritize technical sophistication and raw speed without abandoning the Finnish builder's legendary craftsmanship. The vessel was the spiritual successor to the Swan 55, offering a more modern hull form with a wider beam carried further aft and a significantly more powerful sail plan.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 430,383
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Italy (40.0%) · United Kingdom (20.0%) · Hong Kong (20.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 56 R listings span 4 countries. Italy leads with 2 listings (40.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 430,3832240.0%
United Kingdom$ 430,3831120.0%
Hong Kong$ 550,0001120.0%
Netherlands$ 324,5321120.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dufour 5656'$ 461,7896642
Dufour 56 -256.27'$ 302,4313219
Beneteau First 45645.5'$ 74,141144
Hylas 5654.08'$ 910,0001310
Swan 4545.37'$ 325,000137
Swan 5657.51'$ 464,20195
Swan 5353'$ 366,40793
Swan 8081.69'$ 2,006,51484
Sundeer 5656.92'$ 270,00064
Swan 56 RYou are here$ 430,38355
Swan 7070.05'$ 1,276,60843

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 56 R cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 56 R over the past 12 months is $430,383. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 56 R sailboats are for sale?+
5 Swan 56 R listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 56 R prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 56 R has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 56 R sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 56 R listings over the past 12 months are Italy (40.0%), United Kingdom (20.0%), Hong Kong (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Swan 56 R?+
Comparable models include Dufour 56, Dufour 56 -2, Beneteau First 456. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.