Swan 57 S&S Ketch Sailboats for Sale

Sparkman & Stephens·1977 – 1984·~49 hulls·Nautor

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Hull Type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Ketch
LOA: 57.41' · 17.5 m
Disp.: 49,500 lbs · 22,453 kg
First year: 1977

The Swan 57, designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens (S&S Design No. 2320), represents a pivotal moment in yachting history as the final collaboration between Nautor’s Swan and the S&S design office. Launched in 1977, the model was conceived as a powerful, goanywhere bluewater cruiser that could be handled by a small crew while maintaining the racing pedigree that defined the brand’s early years. Between 1977 and 1984, Nautor produced 49 hulls of this model, cementing its status as one of the most desirable oceangoing vessels of its era. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage archives, the boat was offered with two distinct rig configurations: a powerful sloop and the more versatile ketch, the latter of which became a hallmark of the longrange cruising community.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 146,714

Asking price · 4 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

4 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

-32.5%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

Antigua and Barbuda (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Swan 57 S&S Ketch. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.

Price and listing activity

3 months · 4 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 2 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. last mo.
Apr 26	2	$ 194,476	—
Jun 26	2	$ 99,000	-49.1%

Where they're listed

Swan 57 S&S Ketch listings appear across 2 countries. Antigua and Barbuda has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country view

4 listings · 2 countries

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Antigua and Barbuda	$ 194,476	2	0	50.0%
United States	$ 99,000	2	2	50.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Southerly 57 RS	58.14'	$ 849,000	9	5
Swan 65-S&S Ketch	64.57'	$ 657,624	5	0
Sparkman & Stephens 57 S&S KetchYou are here	—	$ 146,714	4	2
Bowman 57/58	57'	$ 299,000	3	1

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 57 S&S Ketch cost?+

The median asking price for a used Swan 57 S&S Ketch over the past 12 months is $146,714. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Swan 57 S&S Ketch sailboats are for sale?+

2 Swan 57 S&S Ketch listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are Swan 57 S&S Ketch prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the Swan 57 S&S Ketch is down 32.5% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.

04Where are Swan 57 S&S Ketch sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Swan 57 S&S Ketch listings over the past 12 months are Antigua and Barbuda (50.0%), United States (50.0%).

05What should I look at instead of a Swan 57 S&S Ketch?+

Comparable models include Southerly 57 RS, Swan 65-S&S Ketch, Bowman 57/58. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.