The Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015 vs Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Standard Standard 2015 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015 at 115,6 ft versus Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Standard Standard 2015 at 115,6 ft. At 243 831 lbs and 243 831 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Standard Standard 2015 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 453 gal and 1 453 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 35 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 243 831 lbs for the Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015 and 243 831 lbs for the Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Standard Standard 2015. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015 draws 18,1 ft, compared to 15,5 ft for the Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Standard Standard 2015. That 2,6-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015 uses Sloop rigging. The Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015 has a documented auxiliary engine of 450 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 13,9 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Standard Standard 2015 and 13,9 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015.
Bottom line: The Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Lifting keel Lifting keel 2015 and Nautor Swan Swan 115 FD Standard Standard 2015 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.