The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 vs Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008 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 66 S 2008 measures 66,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 at 61,1 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008 tips the scales at 66 139 lbs — 13 889 lbs less than the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 at 52 250 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 163 hp, the Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008 has a 53-hp advantage over the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009's 110-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 caps at 18. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008 displaces 66 139 lbs — a 13 889-lb difference over the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 at 52 250 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 66 S 2008 draws 10,6 ft, compared to 9,1 ft for the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009. That 1,5-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 S 2009 uses Sloop rigging. For auxiliary power the Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008 carries a 163-hp engine against 110 hp on the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.
Hull speed is rated at 10,1 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 and 10,1 knots for the Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008.
Bottom line: The Nautor Swan Swan 66 S 2008 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 66 139 lbs displacement and 66 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Nautor Swan Swan 60 S 2009 at 52 250 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.