Swan developing new flagship Maxi

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Swan 128

Nautor Swan is expanding its Maxi Swan Yachts line with a new flagship Swan 128, which is already under construction in Pietarsaari, with the hull plug already completed. Following the launches of the Swan 98 in 2020 and the Swan 120 last year, the Swan 128 is among three new Maxi Swan Yachts models in build, along with the Swan 88 and Swan 108.

German Frers, who has been designing for Swan since 1981, is responsible for the naval architecture of the Swan 128, which marks his 13th new model – including seven 80ft-plus Maxis – for the Finnish builder in the last 10 years. Hull features include a double rudder blade, while the contained heel – around 20 degrees in optimal conditions – enables a comfortable ride.

Swan 128

Cape Horn Engineering handled CFD analysis, to test and optimise the shape of the canoe body in all dynamic sailing conditions.

Micheletti + Partners designed the deck and the coachroof, developing upon the style of the Swan 108. The design was studied and enhanced through an exchange between all the parties involved, especially in terms of the relationship between the hull and superstructure, the latter being particularly agile and sporty despite the semi-raised saloon layout.

Swan 128

The bow has been designed to have good separation between the headstay and Code 0 while the cockpit offers the typical three-area division that characterises all Swans. The front area, close to the deckhouse, is protected by a sprayhood and a bimini top, while a retractable model with rigid structure is optional.

The classic configuration with C-shaped sofas, double table and aft-facing sun deck is standard, while the flat-floor layout has no fixed volumes and can be customised. The central cockpit area includes the winches and the second companionway, connecting the crew quarters with the wheels.

Swan 128

The entire stern is dedicated to the beach club, which connects to the large swim platform that can be further extended in the optional double-action version. The aft garage can accommodate a tender up to 4.5m.

Misa Poggi worked with Frers and the shipyard on the interiors, as she has done for all recent Swan Yachts and Maxis. The interior’s notable features include a large area of the foreship entirely dedicated to the owner with no design constraints in terms of shape or structure, allowing the space to be customised and to make each yacht unique.

Swan 88

Meanwhile, the Swan 88 and Swan 108 are also by the design team of Frers, Micheletti and Poggi. Hull one of the Swan 88 is the yard’s first to feature a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion platform, while hull two – also in build – features a traditional diesel-powered shaft-line.

Hull one of the Swan 108 will launch in spring 2023 and has been conceived to cruise around the world, featuring a customised interior by Poggi.

Swan 108

Swan’s other recent maxi-sized models include the ClubSwan 125 Skorpios, which launched and started racing last year, and the ClubSwan 80, which competed in two regattas last month before its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show.