The Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 vs Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 measures 61,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 25,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 at 36,1 feet (2019). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 tips the scales at 52 250 lbs — 46 540 lbs less than the Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 at 5 710 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 tops out at 110 hp. Engine specs for the Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 displaces 52 250 lbs — a 46 540-lb difference over the Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 at 5 710 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 9,0 ft and 9,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 uses Sloop rigging. Helm style differs too: the Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 uses a 1 tiller versus a 2 wheels on the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009. Wheel helms give better leverage and visibility on larger boats; tillers offer direct feedback and simplicity on smaller ones. The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 has a documented auxiliary engine of 110 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 10,1 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 and 7,9 knots for the Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019.
Bottom line: The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 52 250 lbs displacement and 61 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Nautor Swan Club Swan 36 2019 at 5 710 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.