Trad Swan 68 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

68' · 20.73 m

Displ.

88,184 lbs · 40,000 kg

First year

1992

The Swan 68, designed by Germán Frers and built by Nautor’s Swan in Finland, represents a pinnacle of the cruiserracer evolution of the early 1990s. Launched as a successor to the legendary Swan 651, the 68 was conceived to offer a more voluminous interior and improved performance without sacrificing the "oceanconquering" reputation of its predecessors. Between 1991 and 1996, Nautor produced several units of this model, offering distinct deck and interior configurations to suit the specific needs of worldcruising owners or competitive offshore racers. The hull was built using a hightech glassreinforced sandwich construction with a foam core, a method that provided the necessary stiffness for racing while maintaining the thermal and acoustic insulation required for luxury cruising. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage records, the model was a bridge between the classic era of S&S designs and the modern, highvolume performance yachts of the 21st century.