Swan 56 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1996 – 2006·~46 hulls·Nautor
Swan 56 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
57.51' · 17.53 m
Displ.
43,000 lbs · 19,504 kg
First year
1996

The Swan 56, a masterpiece of late90s naval architecture, arrived as a definitive expression of the Germán Frers era at Nautor’s Swan. Introduced in 1997 to replace the aging Swan 55, this model was designed to bridge the gap between a competitive IMS racer and a luxurious bluewater cruiser. With 46 hulls produced during its production run, which lasted until 2006, the Swan 56 remains one of the most soughtafter models on the brokerage market for sailors who refuse to compromise between speed and safety. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage records, the boat was engineered to be managed by a relatively small crew despite its significant power, making it a favorite for "couplesplusfriends" cruising and highlatitude expeditions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 464,539
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Spain (33.3%) · United Kingdom (33.3%) · Hong Kong (11.1%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 56 listings span 5 countries. Spain leads with 3 listings (33.3%), followed by United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 494,4813233.3%
United Kingdom$ 464,5393133.3%
Hong Kong$ 550,0001111.1%
Netherlands$ 324,6121011.1%
US Virgin Islands$ 425,0001111.1%

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'$ 461,9036642
Bavaria Cruiser 5653.97'$ 231,7516541
Oyster Yachts 5657.33'$ 592,4554428
Dufour 56 -256.27'$ 302,5063219
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Swan 57 Center Cockpit$ 68,500145
Hylas 5654.08'$ 910,0001310
Nautor Swan 7778.77'$ 1,361,277128
Swan 56You are here$ 464,53995
Swan 5353'$ 366,49893
Sundeer 5656.92'$ 270,00064

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 56 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 56 over the past 12 months is $464,539. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 56 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Swan 56 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 56 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 56 has increased by 6.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 56 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 56 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (33.3%), United Kingdom (33.3%), Hong Kong (11.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Swan 56?+
Comparable models include Dufour 56, Bavaria Cruiser 56, Oyster Yachts 56. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.