The Swan 65, designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens (Design No. 2110), remains one of the most storied and recognizable sailing yachts in the history of offshore racing and luxury cruising. Launched in 1973, it was at the time the largest fiberglass yacht ever built in series, signaling a paradigm shift in how high-performance ocean voyagers were constructed. The model achieved instant immortality when the ketch Sayula II won the inaugural Whitbread Round the World Race in 1973–74, proving that a production luxury yacht could outperform purpose-built racing machines in the world's most grueling conditions. Between 1973 and 1989, Nautor’s Swan produced 41 hulls, each representing the pinnacle of Finnish craftsmanship and American naval architecture.
Used Swan 65-S&S Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Swan
- Model
- 65-S&S
- Builder
- Nautor
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens
- Number Built
- 41
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - 1989
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