The Nautor Swan Swan 60 FD 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Nautor Swan Swan 60 FD 2009 at 61,1 ft versus Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 at 61,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 tips the scales at 52 250 lbs — 11 024 lbs less than the Nautor Swan Swan 60 FD 2009 at 41 226 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 110 hp for the Nautor Swan Swan 60 FD 2009 and 110 hp for the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 18 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.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 displaces 52 250 lbs — a 11 024-lb difference over the Nautor Swan Swan 60 FD 2009 at 41 226 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.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Nautor Swan Swan 60 FD 2009 draws 11,1 ft, compared to 9,1 ft for the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009. That 2,0-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 60 FD 2009 uses Sloop rigging.
Hull speed is rated at 10,1 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 and 9,9 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 60 FD 2009. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 carries 132 gallons versus 106 gallons on the Nautor Swan Swan 60 FD 2009 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
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 Swan 60 FD 2009 at 41 226 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.