The Nautor Swan Swan 36 1967 vs Nautor Swan Swan 37 1970 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 36 1967 at 35,1 ft versus Nautor Swan Swan 37 1970 at 36,5 ft. At 15 432 lbs and 15 432 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautor Swan Swan 37 1970 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Nautor Swan Swan 36 1967 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautor Swan Swan 37 1970 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 15 432 lbs for the Nautor Swan Swan 36 1967 and 15 432 lbs for the Nautor Swan Swan 37 1970. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 6,2 ft and 6,5 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Nautor Swan Swan 36 1967 uses Sloop rigging.
Hull speed is rated at 7,0 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 37 1970 and 6,8 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 36 1967.
Bottom line: The Nautor Swan Swan 36 1967 and Nautor Swan Swan 37 1970 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.