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Swan 48 MKII

Performance Cruiser Built by Nautor Swan

Boat highlights

Swan 48 MKII is currently estimated in the Below Average band with an SBP score of 81.

Length overall

51.8 ft

Primary sail area

1,464 ft²

Displacement

33,069 lbs

Performance band: Below Average GPH rating: 576
81
SBP score
Below Average band

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Performance Analysis

Detailed performance metrics and polar diagram for Swan 48 MKII.

Methodology note: SBP scores, polar diagrams, hull-speed values, and derived ratios are estimates. Use them for comparison and planning support—not as a substitute for manufacturer specifications, measured sea trials, rating certificates, professional weather routing, or safety margins. Review how we rate boats.

Performance Metrics

SBP Score
81
ORC GPH
576
Average Speed (GPH)
6.3 kn
Yardstick
76.5
Sail Carry Number
4.7
Planing Potential
1.0 (medium)
Hull Speed
8.8 kn

Speed Estimates

Wind Speed (kn)Beat VMG (kn)Run VMG (kn)
63.63.4
84.44.4
105.15.4
125.56.3
145.77.0
165.97.7
206.08.7

Polar Diagram

Wind Speed (kn)

Key Specifications

Explore the hull dimensions and sail plan for Swan 48 MKII.

Dimensions

Length over all 51.77 ft
Length at Waterline 43.13 ft
Hull Speed 8.8 kn
Beam 15.06 ft
Draft 7.87 ft
Displacement 33,069 lbs

Sails

Main Sail Area 829.9 ft²
Foresail Area 633.99 ft²
Upwind Sail Area 1463.89 ft²
Spinnaker/Gennaker Area N/A ft²

Construction ratios

Sail area-to-displacement (SA/D)
22.7
Capsize screening (CSF)
1.86
Comfort ratio (CR)
29.9

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Data sources and methodology

Published specifications are kept separate from calculated ratios and estimated performance. SBP and speed outputs are model-based estimates, not owner ratings or certified handicaps.

Specifications
verified
Ratios
derived
Performance
estimated

Last checked: 27 Aug 2026. Source: Nautor Swan official website. Read the SBP methodology.

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