XBOAT ref :4175.The owner's words:
I am selling my Swan 36, in excellent condition, 11m, from 1969.
This superb 11m One Tonner, rated JCH with a rating of 8.6236, is ready to participate in all classic sailboat regattas and in particular the Atlantic Cup of the Yacht Club de France.
This Stephens design, successor to Cybèle, prototype of the series and champion of the RORC 1968 is the first of the long series of Swans built by the Nautor shipyard in Finland, renowned for the quality of its productions.
I have the complete history and many documents since its first owner, Barry Davies, who, a friend of the British importer of Hood sails, participated at the time with him in the Irish Sea, in the regattas of the ISORA and the RORC at the beginning of the 1970s.
The boat was completely refurbished by the previous owner in 2015 and the various shipyards and local specialists (hull fittings, rigging, rigging, sails, electronics, radar, AIS, solar panel, heating, etc...)
I bought this boat in 2023 and continued to improve it:
- Standing rigging Sparcraft, fridge and WC in 2023.
- Hiloires varnished in 2024.
- Osmosis treatment, changing some hull fittings in 2025.
- Survival gear from 2012 revised in 2025
The boat is visible afloat and guarded by professionals during the winter.
2023 expertise on request.
>Interior equipment:
The interior layout is superb and well cared for. The varnishes are perfect. At the front, there is a double cabin. The saloon is equipped with two settees/berths, a large chart table and a navigator's berth.
The kitchen is equipped with a two-burner Parker stove, a 2023 fridge, and an Eberspacher heater. The water reserve is 200 liters, and the WC is new. The upholstery is like new.
>Electronics:
The boat is equipped with a Simrad navigation center, a log, a speedometer, a depth sounder, a weather vane, and an anemometer, all in working order. There are interior and exterior repeaters, a Garmin radar, a Raymarine ST4000 autopilot, an AIS transmitter/receiver, a VHF, and a radio-CD.
>Rigging and rigging:
The rigging is Selden brand. The winches are Hutton brand for the self-tailing and Barlow or Lewmar for the others. The boat has a dorade box for ventilation. The Sparcraft mast dates from 2002, and the standing rigging was renewed in 2023. There is a Selden Furlex genoa furler, a removable stay with pelican, and rigid Selden halyards. The storage of the boom is along the mast.
>Safety:
The 2012 survival gear was revised in 2025.
The boat is equipped with the required safety equipment, extinguishers, an electric pump, a manual pump, a 1000W electric windlass, and a distress beacon.
History of Nautor's Swan shipyard:
The Nautor's Swan shipyard, founded in Finland in 1966, is renowned for the quality of its constructions. Swan boats are known for their performance and elegance. The Swan 36, launched in 1967, was a very popular model and marked the history of sailing. The shipyard has evolved over the years, but has always maintained a high level of quality and innovation.
History of the Swan 36 model:
The Swan 36 was designed by the famous designer Sparkman & Stephens. It was produced from 1967 to 1976 and was highly appreciated for its racing performance and cruising comfort. This model underwent several evolutions, notably in terms of rigging and rigging, to adapt to the new requirements of regattas and cruises.
Why is this Swan 36 interesting to buy?
This Swan 36 is particularly interesting to buy for several reasons. First of all, it was completely refurbished in 2015, which guarantees an excellent general condition. Secondly, it is eligible for classic sail regattas, making it an ideal choice for racing enthusiasts. In addition, it is equipped with a solar panel, heating, and a 2023 fridge, making it a very comfortable boat for long cruises. Finally, its standing rigging and WC have been renewed in 2023, which guarantees optimal safety and reliability. More details and pictures on