Swan 651 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1982 – 1991·~19 hulls·Nautor
Swan 651 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
65.68' · 20.02 m
Displ.
75,500 lbs · 34,246 kg
First year
1982

The Swan 651 occupies a pivotal position in the lineage of Nautor’s Swan, marking the definitive transition from the IORinfluenced designs of Sparkman & Stephens to the modern, performanceoriented era of Germán Frers. Launched in 1982, the 651 was tasked with the formidable challenge of succeeding the legendary Swan 65, one of the most successful offshore racing yachts in history. Frers answered this call by producing a hull that was significantly faster, more spacious, and better balanced than its predecessor. While the earlier S&S designs were known for their heavy displacement and pinched sterns, the Swan 651 introduced a flatter, more powerful aft section and a more efficient underwater profile, allowing the yacht to excel in a wider range of wind conditions. Over a production run that lasted until 1991, Nautor completed 35 hulls, cementing the 651 as a premier choice for yachtsmen seeking a true bluewater thoroughbred capable of both competitive regatta racing and luxurious transoceanic passages.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 311,737
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+79.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Spain (66.7%) · United States (33.3%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 651 listings span 2 countries. Spain leads with 4 listings (66.7%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 184,9484066.7%
United States$ 549,5002133.3%

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
Nautor Swan 7778.77'$ 1,360,940128
Swan 6160.5'$ 510,85394
Swan 5353'$ 366,40793
Nautor Swan Swan 65 prototype$ 347,47494
Nautor Swan 5454.07'$ 1,450,00093
Swan 5657.51'$ 464,20195
Swan 8081.69'$ 2,006,51484
Swan 651You are here$ 311,73772
Swan 6867.68'$ 657,20672
Nautor Swan Swan 4444'$ 197,45264
Swan 7070.05'$ 1,276,60843

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 651 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 651 over the past 12 months is $311,737. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 651 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Swan 651 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 651 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 651 has increased by 79.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 651 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 651 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (66.7%), United States (33.3%).
05Do Swan 651 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Swan 651 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Swan 651?+
Comparable models include Nautor Swan 77, Swan 61, Swan 53. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.