Nautor Swan Swan 44

XBOAT ref:6296.
My Swan 44, which has only had three owners before me, was launched in March 1990. It is a superb example of the Swan 44 mkI, designed by German Frers. Based on the south coast of England, it has participated in regattas and cruises in the Solent and the Channel. Sold to its second owner in 2002, it was refitted to facilitate single-handed sailing. It was notably equipped with a Harken furling, a B&G autopilot, and an electric Lofrans windlass. Under this second owner, it took part in several regattas, including some of the RORC and various club races, before embarking on a 13-month cruise to the Canary Islands, the Caribbean, Panama, the Galápagos Islands, Chile, Cape Horn, Argentina, Brazil, the Azores, and then back to the Solent.

Sold to its third owner before me in fall 2011, it was completely renovated in Lymington. The work included a new professional white hull paint (it was previously dark blue), replacement of the standing rigging, installation of new B&G instruments and new batteries, as well as various improvements to the electrical and plumbing systems, and much more. Since then, its owner has continued this program of renovation and enhancement. More information and photos on the website xboat.fr