The ClubSwan yacht range broadens its possibilities with the ClubSwan 43

by Nautor Swan 5 Feb 11:05 GMT

With a well-established Swan One Design Circuit and a high participation of ClubSwan Yachts in the established regattas, Nautor Swan broadens the range by introducing the ClubSwan 43, by Juan Kouyoumdjian.

Previously announced as a forty-one footer, the LOA has been changed to meet the new regulations in the ORC regattas and events, providing the owners with an exciting range of racing possibilities.

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

"The upgrade of the ClubSwan 41 to a ClubSwan 43, came from the need to meet the new ORC regatta regu!ations in arder to give our owners a 360 degrees round range of possibilities to participate to the events around the worfd" says Federico Michetti, ClubSwan 43 Product Manager. "By making an analysis of the circuits around the world, we carne up with the solution to have a product that was not limited to just a specific category but something going beyond".

Designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, and previously announced as a forty-one footer by Giovanni Pomati, Nautor Group CEO on the occasion of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the ClubSwan 43 project has been formally announced at BOOT D0sseldorf, being at the cutting edge of contemporary yacht design, she has been conceived as the perfect crossover: a full racer able of competing in the most captivating races worldwide and with the possibility to offer a 'racing cruising' experience.

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

Moreover, the yacht has been developed as a One Design package, taking advantage of Nautor's expertise in this segment, which includes a professionally managed Class - she will be able to shine at the exclusive Swan One Design Circuits, such as The Nations League and the Swan One Design Worlds.

For this innovative project, Nautor Swan is coordinating a team of international expertise: Juan-K for naval architecture and performance analysis, Pure Design & Engineering has been entrusted for the engineering, the interior design comes from the drawing table of Lucio Micheletti, Micheletti+Partners while the construction will be assigned to Nautor Swan in Pietarsaari.

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

The C/ubSwan 43 will be constructed, as every yacht with Nautor Swan's signature, without compromise and to the highest standards possible.

Both hull and deck will be built using vinylester vacuum infusion, complemented with carbon mast and boom.

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

"The ClubSwan 43 is an exciting evolution of the previous model presented at Cannes. She is the best of two worlds, a pure racer with a stylish and elegant

interior design." Says Juan K, Naval Architect. "/t wi/1 be thrilling to watch her competing in both real time and rating races."

The interior design has been envisioned by studying the needs of Owners considering this model and combines practicality and comfort for both racing and cruising modes.

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

Lucio Micheletti speaking about the project said: "With the new ClubSwan 43 we introduced new green materials, p/aying not only on style, but working on the project's environmental impact with a constant desire to discover new e/ements from research and innovation.

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

Technical specifications - Preliminary

Hull LOA (incl. bowsprit): l4.56 m / 47.8 ft
Hull construction length: 13.10 m / 43.0 ft
Hul LWL: 13.10 m / 43.0 ft
Beam max: 4.25 m / 14.0 ft
Draught (empty): 2.40 m / 7.8 ft
Displacement (empty): 7050 kg / 15542 lbs
Engine: Yanmar 40 HP
Total sail area: 118.2 m² / 1272 sqft
Fore triangle: 45.5 m² / 490 sqft
Main sail: 72.7 m² / 782 sqft
Asymmetric spinnaker: 174 m² / 1873 sqft
Fuel tank capacity: 140 L / 37 US gal
Fresh water capacity: 300 L / 79.2 US gal
Black water capacity: 60 L / 15.9 US gal

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

ClubSwan 43 Preliminary Optional List

This list of optional equipment epitomizes the experience gained during more than five decades of luxury and performance sailing yacht production at Nautor, and represents the most popular and sensible choices made by Swan owners.

While we at Nautor are always open to discussing and evaluating the individual owner's ideas and requirements, we strongly recommend that this list of optional extras is regarded as a prime source of preferred solutions.

Exterior

Hull

Hull in solid colour paint, other than standard white gelcoat
Hull in metallic colour paint, other than standard white gelcoat
Custom colour beauty Line
Bowsprit in clear coated carbon finish
Powdercoated pushpits, pulpits and stanchions

Cockpit and deck house

Painted deck house and cockpit with metallic or special colours
Antiskid finishing on deck house
Carbon fiber steering wheels
Custom color Steering wheels

Deck

Cockpit Seadek Foam Decking instead of standard antiskid paint
Cockpit Cork Decking instead of standard antiskid paint

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

Racing

Hull

Racing Antifouling
Bottom paint in white Durepox

Rigging

Running twins backstays package
Gennaker Take down system with carbon fiber roller
Downwind jib sheets system

Electronics

Garmin One Design package
Garmin Offshore package
Garmin Comunication package
Garmin Autopilot package
B&G One Design package
B&G Offshore package
B&G Comunication package
B&G Autopilot package
Forestay Loadcell package
Optimization of the electrical system with quick connectors on removable electronics

Accessories

Carbon fiber sliding tubes with bushings on lifeline for gennaker take down
One touch winch handles pack
Textile lifelines
Deck sticker scales and labels Kit

Racing Covers

Hiking noodles, colour from standard selection
Pit bags, colour from standard selection
Runners bags, colour from standard selection
Cuben upgrade for selected bags
Canvas cover for floorboards; sunbrella with non skid under
Bow hatch Cover
Companionway hatch cover

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

Cruising

Hull

Performance cruising antifouling

Hardware

Cruinsing Bowsprit with Anchor windlass
Chain counter
Furling Jib
Code zero Furling System
Retractable flush deck cleats Package
Lazy bag

Cockpit

Removable cockpit bench lockers
Removable dining table in cockpit
Carbon fiber gangway
Swimming ladder
Carbon fiber Flag pole

Entertainment

TV Pack
Audio System with loudspeakers, 2 in cockpit 2 in cabin
Internet 4G System

Electrical system

Isolation transformer on shore inlet
Inverter Package
Additional service batteries pack

Comfort

Water boiler
Fridge in galley with compressor
Oven
Diesel Heater
Electric Toilet
Deck shower
Courtesy led lights on deck
Enhanced led lighting underdeck

Cruising covers and upholstery

Sprayhood
Dinette cushions
Cockpit cushions with backrests forward of steering wheels,
Sun awning tent from mast to backstay

ClubSwan 43 - photo © Nautor's Swan

Docking

Mooring

Mooring package (6 Mooring lines with protection, 2 Carabiners on loop, Mooring compensator, Mooring buoy, bow mooring lines deflector and zinc anodes)
Fenders package (6 Inflatable fenders easy store 104x32, Dark Grey covers, Black ropes and 12V inflator)
Electric cord package
Dehumidifier package
Boat care package (Soft and medium brushes, Telescopic handle, Magic sponges, Dog bone sponge, Drying mop, Pva drying towel, 30mt reinforced hose with adaptors, hose nozzle, bucket)

Dock Cover