Swan 651 Sailboats for Sale

German Frers·1982 – 1991·~19 hulls·Nautor
Swan 651 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
65.68' · 20.02 m
Disp.
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
$ 306,730
Asking price · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+20.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Spain (66.7%) · United States (33.3%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 651 listings appear across 2 countries. Spain has the most listings with 4 (66.7%), followed by United States.

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

Country view

6 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 182,3824066.7%
United States$ 549,5002033.3%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Swan 5353'$ 369,041164
Swan 6867.68'$ 669,541137
Nautor Swan 7778.77'$ 1,430,643132
Swan 5454.07'$ 1,450,000122
Swan 6160.5'$ 451,405102
Hylas 6363'$ 1,395,00095
Swan 651You are here$ 306,73071
Swan 8081.69'$ 1,487,86970
Dufour 6163.06'$ 1,025,25160
Swan 65-S&S Ketch64.57'$ 658,09650
Swan 7070.05'$ 1,705,32653

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 $306,730. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 651 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Swan 651 listing has 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 is up 20.6% over the last 3 months compared with 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 100% of Swan 651 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 2.9% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Swan 651?+
Comparable models include Swan 53, Swan 68, Nautor Swan 77. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.