EXPLORER: NAUTOR SWAN 57 S&S KETCH

Built1978
BuilderNautor Swan
DesignerSparkman & Stephens
CountryFinland
Dimensions17,50 x 4,80 x 2,80 (m)
Engine(s)1 x Perkins 4.236 M diesel
HP/Kw72 (hp), 52,99 (kw)
LOA (m)17,50
LWL (m)13,96
Beam (m)4,80
Draft (m)2,80
Air draft (m)22,50
Headroom (m)2,05
Displacement (t)21,7
Ballast (tonnes)lead  9,5
Gross tonnage30
Net tonnage9
CE normNA
Hull materialGRP
Hull colourWhite with baby blue striping (all painted in 2016)
Hull shapedeep-V
Keel typeFull Fin keel removal inspection remounted after hull was reinforced (approx. 40 mm thick) in 2016
Superstructure materialGRP
Deck materialGRP
Deck finishTeak still at least 10 mm thick (recaulked April 2022)
Superstructure deck finishTeak still at least 12 mm thick (recaulked April 2022)
Cockpit deck finishTeak still at least 10 mm thick (recaulked April 2022)
Antifouling (year)2022
Dorades7 x Stainless steel
Window frameAluminium
Window materialPolycarbonate  in superstructure replaced in 2016
DeckhatchGoiot (with new polycarbonate windows – 2022)
InsulationBalsa
Fuel tank (litre)Stainless steel  900 litre (3 x 300 litre) – cleaned & remounted in 2016
Level indicator (fuel tank)Gauge stick
Fuel daytank (litre)Stainless steel  1 x 300 litre – cleaned & remounted in 2016
Freshwater tank (litre)Stainless steel  800 litre (in 4 tanks) – 1 tank cleaned & remounted in 2016
Wheel steeringRack & pinion  and chain
Emergency tillerYes and HYDROVANE windvane self steering and emergency rudder 2023
More info on hullOsmosis treatment in 2000. Full hull deck respray 2016
Extra infoRudder sealing and rudder bearing steering lines renewed in 2022
2 x Prism in front deck (for extra light in bow)
Extra double Separ fuel filter on the engine

Accommodation

Cabins4
Berths10 (2 x settee pipe-costs above saloon settee for OGR, double forward removed for OGR)
InteriorTeak with white leather upholstery
FloorTeak and holly
SaloonPort side saloon sofa (1,80 m) equipped with a Lee Cloth
Headroom saloon (m)2,05 m
HeatingDiesel ducted hot air Eberspacher
Chart tableOn starboard side (headroom: 1,97 m)
DinetteYes
GalleyOn port side on (headroom: 1,97 m)
CountertopCorian white (renewed)
SinkStainless steel  2 x
CookerCalor gas  4 burner Force 10 (renewed in 2016)
OvenForce 10 (renewed in 2016)
Gas alarmYes
Fridge220V (2016) watercooled + 24V compressor (fridge+freezer)
Freezer220V (2016) watercooled + 24V compressor (freezer+fridge)
Hot water system220V + engine  approx. 60 litre
Water pressure systemElectrical and Desalinator 2023
Manual and/or foot pumpSalt water pump
Owners cabinDouble bed + single bed  in aft cabin (headroom: 1,87 m)
Bed length (m)1 x 2,00 x 1,10 m & 1 x 2,00 x 0,80 m with slatted base
WardrobeHanging/drawers/shelves
BathroomEn suite  I (headroom: 1,72 m)
ToiletEn suite
Toilet systemManual  Jabsco (new toilet seat 2022)
Wash basinIn the bathroom  stainless steel
ShowerEn suite
Guest cabin 1Double bed  in the bow (headroom: 1,90 m)
Bed length (m)2,00 x 1,80 m
WardrobeHanging and shelves
BathroomShared II (headroom: 1,90 m)
ToiletShared
Toilet systemManual – Jabsco
Wash basinIn the bathroom – stainless steel
ShowerShared
Guest cabin 2Bunk bed on port side in the bow (headroom: 2,03 m)
Bed length (m)1 x 2,00 x 0,60 m & 1 x 2,00 x 0,70 m (with lee cloths)
WardrobeHanging and shelves
Guest cabin 3Bunk bed  on starboard side in the bow (headroom: 2,03 m)
Bed length (m)1 x 2,00 x 0,70 m & 1 x 2,00 x 0,70 m (with lee cloths)
WardrobeHanging and shelves
Washing machineCandy (3,5 KG) Aqua 100F, Class AA Aquamatic (2015)
Extra infoLED lighting and several 24 Volt ventilators in the interior
Extra infoNeptune mattresses in all cabins. LED interior lights

Machinery

No of engines1
MakePerkins
Type4.236 M
HP72
kW52.99
FuelDiesel
Year installed1978
Year of overhaul2022: fuel pump & injectors overhauled. New exhaust pipe
Maximum speed (kn)8
Cruising speed (kn)7
Consumption (l/hr)6,5
Engine hours5700
Engine cooling systemFreshwater heat exchanger completely renewed in 2016 with new coolant (2022)
DriveShaft
Engine controlsBowden cable
GearboxMechanical water cooled (complete renewed in 2022)
BowthrusterElectric Maxpower 18 Hp (renewed in 2016) with 2 x propeller
Propeller typeFolding Maxprop
Propeller blades3
Propeller shaft materialStainless steel – Propeller shaft renewed in 2015 & shaft bearings renewed in 2021
Shaft lubricationWater – Propeller shaft seal renewed in 2021
Manual bilge pump2 x
Electric bilge pump2 x
Electrical installation24 Volt & 220 Volt
GeneratorWet exhaust – Yanmar (complete electric part renewed in 2016)
Running hours generator1500
Start battery2 x (renewed in 2021)
Service battery6 x 115 Ah AGM (renewed in May 2022)
Generator battery1 x (renewed in 2021)
Bowthruster battery2 x Optima Red Top (renewed in 2020)
Battery monitorMastervolt Mass Inverter Charger Control (2016)
Battery chargerMastervolt (renewed 2022)
InverterMastervolt (2016)
Diode battery combinersYes
ShorepowerWith cable
Extra infoEngine mounts, injectors in 2011
Extra infoWater pump and fuel pump on engine (new in 2022), start engine (new in 2016)
Extra infoSolar panels and wind generator new 2023

Navigation

CompassPlastimo Olympic 135 (on the pedestal)
Depth sounderB & G
LogB & G
WindsetB & G
RepeaterB & G Hydra 330 (at the chart table)
VHFSailor RT144AB and Icom 2023
AutopilotSimrad Robertson AP20 (with second display at chart table)
Rudder angle indicatorVia autopilot
Plotter/GPSSimrad CP42 (with many electronic charts)
Radar/GPS/plotterGarmin GPS MAP 4010 Radar Transmitter (2022)
NavtexFuruno Navtex NX-300
PC connectionYes
HF SSB RADIO and Furuno weather faxICOM M710 Pro and ATU 2023 & Furuno 408 weather fax 2023
AIS transceiver(2016) – show on Garmin GPS MAP 4010
Navigation lightsLED lights in mast (2011)
Extra infoSpreader lights in main mast & mizzen mast
Extra infoNew electric switch panel at chart table & all wires renewed (2015/2016)

Equipment

Sprayhood with grab railGrey (2013)
Cockpit coverGrey, can be zipped onto the sprayhood (2013)
Sun awningYes
Winter coverFor over the complete yacht (in 3 parts)
Cockpit cushions5 x dark blue cushion & 4 x dark blue comfort seat
Cockpit tableYes
Boarding ladderStainless steel removable
Deck showerYes
AnchorDelta
Anchor chain50 metre
Anchor 2Yes
Anchor chainChain and rope
WindlassMaxwell Nilsson (up-down foot switches on bow)
CapstanYes
DinghyJoker (with removable floor)
Outboard1 x 8 HP (serviced in 2022)
Outboard support1 x on push pit
Sea railingStainless steel double wired New 2023
Railing side opening gatesOn both sides – stainless steel
PushpitStainless steel
PulpitStainless steel
Life raft (pers)2 x 10 man SOLAS
Last life raft surveyCurrent survey
Survival Suits10 Solas
Safety lines on deckStainless steel wire
Radar reflectorYes
Radio-cd playerPioneer WMA with MP3 connection
Sub-wooferYes
Speakers in salonBoston Caliber
Clock – barometer – barographSchatz
Fire extinguisher5
Extra info2 x folding stainless steel maststep on the mizzen mast
Extra infoExtra winches : 2 x Maxwell 20ST (mainsheet traveler)
Extra info3x Maxwell 20ST (mizzen sheet, mizzen + mizzen staysail halyard)

Rigging

RiggingKetch
Standing riggingDyform and Rod Rigging forestay (all renewed in 2023)
Brand mastNautor
Material mastAluminium coated  White painted by Hall in 2011
SpreadersMain mast : 2 x 2 & mizzen : 1 x 2
SailsTotal 15
Genoa furler – Staysail furlerReckmann – Furlex 2023
TrysailThere is a rail on the mast
Reefing SystemSlabreefing  mainsail: 3x reef & mizzen: 1 reef (both 2 rope reefing system)
Backstay adjusterhydraulic  2 x
Boomvanghydraulic  Navtec
Primary sheet winch1 x Lewmar 48 ST (electric – main sheet)
Secondary sheet winch2 x Lewmar 44 ST (manual – Jib sheet / back stays)
Genoa sheetwinches2 x Barient 36 ST (electric)
Halyard winches1 x Lewmar 48 ST (electric) and 2 x Lewmar 44 ST (manual)
Reefing winch1x Lewmar 48 ST (electric genoa) and 1 x Lewmar 48 ST (manual)
Multifunctional winches1 x Lewmar 43 ST and 1 x Lewmar 48 ST (both manual)
Spi-pole1 x carbon hall (white painted) renewed in 2011. 1 x aluminium 2023 
Isolated backstay(Renewed in 2023)
Extra infoRigging refit by Hall in 2011 (painted, electric wires, discs)
Extra infoAluminium Selden stay tensioner protection tubes (2011)