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SWAN 48MKII

The evolution of the myth.

A Swan model is alive even after years of production. Listening to customers, captains, testing and experiencing Swan’s boats continuously, both cruising and racing, the yard evolves and improves their models constantly.

Saying this, after more than 50 units sold of the iconic Swan 48, the team at Nautor collected a number of improvements to be converted into standard and optional items that led to the Swan 48 MKII.

On deck the innovations include a new bowsprit design and new chainplate position, while the coachroof features a new design for the windows. The transom door is now opened by a system of hydraulic pistons to enhance functionality.

The interiors feature an innovative Corian design with rounded corners and a lower galley curved furniture style.  A more comfortable sofa design: enhancing storage volumes and some other optional additions to add a very high comfort level onboard.

Swan 48 MKII

For Nautor Swan, 48 is a magic number. One of the most iconic Swans ever was born in 1971 under this number: the mythical Swan 48. Designed by the best yacht designer of that time, indeed one of the best of all times, Sparkman & Stephens of New York, this iconic yacht won some of the most prestigious offshore races, like the Bermuda Race and Transatlantic Race and achieving selection for the Admiral’s Cup – the “Formula One” race series of that time.

However, racing was not the main purpose of the boat: like any Swan, she was born to be a perfect family cruiser, capable of sailing around the world in total safety and comfort. Quoting from the original brochure: “With many international races behind her – the Swan 48 is keeping up an irresistible challenge as top class ocean racer. With the speed of a bird of prey she combines the luxury and grace which make her the swift, smooth-going Swan of tomorrow. The Swan 48 is equipped to the highest professional standards and the woodwork has the class given it by the Nautor specialists, men who have learnt their crafts around the Gulf of Bothnia, where woodwork and shipbuilding skills are traditional. The unique design and professional skills behind the Swan 48 make her the complete ocean cruising racer.” To prove this, 46 units were sold during five years of production. Following the same principles, in 1995 Germán Frers designed a new Swan 48 with the same level of grace and performance as the original one: another shining success, with 57 yachts built. In 2019, almost forty years after the original one, another mythical Swan 48 has been launched and with more than 50 units sold, and 2023 was the best time to gift our owners with a new release, the Swan 48 MKII.

The architect

Germán frers.

The hull lines are designed by maestro Germán Frers as a combination of performance, comfort at sea and liveability on deck and inside the yacht. The result is a very well-balanced hull, with a new design for the bowsprit, giving great functionality for anchor and tack line.

The hull is optimized to give max performance heeling at 20 degrees, leaving the boat comfortable and fully liveable at sea in any condition. The twin rudder configuration enhances the balance of the boat, preventing the broaching tendency and therefore giving back full sensitivity and pleasure while steering at full heeling angles. At the same time, the reduced draft of the double rudder blades increases the cruising ability, allowing access, together with the highly efficient T shaped contained draft keel, to shallow waters and smaller fishing harbours. On the racing front, the 48 MKII, perfectly in line with Swan tradition, is conceived to be a winner. Waterlines are designed with performance in mind and the full package is set up for getting the best even by a non professional crew.

The leitmotiv of the latest generation of Swans is balance, and this is clearly visible in the sail plan. This goes together with the full naval architecture, to give the best combination between performance, safety and easy sailing. The mast well aft brings several advantages: a good balance between mainsail and jib, the latter being able to give good power sailing downwind, the possibility to set 4 different forestays – furling gennaker, Code 0, jib and staysail, and a well manageable mainsail with the stability of a wide spreader architecture.  In addition, the standard bowsprit helps to bring further forward Code 0 and spinnaker tacks, enhancing performances in light conditions and making it easier to fly and jibe the kites. Jib cars are conveniently positioned on top of the coachroof, with sheets passing under-deck and going straight to winches, making tacking easy and fast and keeping side decks clean and uncluttered. As an option, a self tacking track for staysail or jib is positioned in a dedicated recessed housing.  Safety is always a priority on a Swan. For this, a special solution for the main sheet has been studied, to prevent the sheet crossing the whole cockpit and to reduce the danger resulting from of an accidental jibe.

with options

Like every Swan, the deck plan has been conceived for maximum efficiency, safety, comfort, aesthetics and character.

The coachroof design has been made more contemporary, with the new windows following the same style used for the brand new Swan 55. It keeps a combination of soft curves and faceted surfaces.

The cockpit, well protected by deep coamings for the whole length, maintains the typical Swan hallmark organization: forward area dedicated to guests, fully protected by sprayhood and bimini, central section where all the gear to handle the boat is concentrated, with all winches easily reachable by the helmsman, aft area dedicated to sunbathing and direct access to the sea via a large opening platform, with an innovative opening hydraulic system to enhance functionality to access the tender garage.

The interior designer

With the classic style and elegance from Misa Poggi’s pencil, the Swan 48 MKII boasts an interior arrangement providing a clear feeling of space and volume.

The three cabin layout comprises the owner forward with a private head, a VIP cabin starboard and a guest cabin portside, both aft.

The two heads are a statement of comfort and space, both with a fully separate shower compartments, with tempered glass shower doors.

Located at the centre of the boat, the main saloon is open wide, with a C shape sofa with an optional lowering/sliding/folding table for greater flexibility. The natural light irradiating from three different levels, giving brightness to the whole space.

The chart table on the starboard side, comes in three different layouts: flipper style, forward facing with seat and storage or with table and sofa.

The galley configuration offers freedom of movement at 360° in every condition, with a domestic size fridge and valuable volumes for storage, with new optional galley lockers above galley sink and new top surface design in Corian, with rounded corners, easier to clean.

The soundproofed engine room guarantees good accessibility and includes a dedicated space for an optional genset

For styling and finishing, the Swan 48 MKII maintains the four different moods proposed by our interior designer Misa Poggi: Swan Soul, which embodies the typical Swan style, Scandi Vision inspired by Scandinavian design, and Velvet Vibe Red and Velvet Vibe Blue, which reflect a warm atmosphere and a more intense taste.

These styles make a degree of customization possible, making every Swan 48 MKII unique and close to the owner’s lifestyle.

INTERIOR MOODS

• Swan Soul (std)
• Scandi Vision (opt)
• Velvet Vibe (opt)

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Hylas 48: Best Full-Size Cruiser Under 48 Feet

• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: December 11, 2018

As with so many classes in this year’s Boat of the Year competition, the judges faced a real quandary in determining Best Full-Size Cruiser Under 48 Feet. All three nominees — the Beneteau 46.1, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 and Hylas 48 — came in within 2 feet in length of one another. The Beneteau and Jeanneau were incredibly similar, with identical price tags ($520,000) and almost exact displacements (hovering around 24,000 pounds). By comparison, the Hylas was considerably heavier (34,000 pounds) and more expensive ($830,000).

“The Beneteau 46.1 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 are straight-up ­production boats,” said Tim Murphy. “This Beneteau is very much in keeping with what we expect from that builder; it’s a fine boat. But that Jeanneau is an exemplary expression of what high-production yards are capable of, and we ultimately recognized it as such.”

Murphy also summarized where the Hylas 48 stood in the marketplace. “It’s more of a boutique boat. It won’t be produced in the same quantity as the others. And it’s directly aimed more toward the actual bluewater sailor.”

And as an example of a long-range voyaging vessel, for Murphy and his colleagues, they basically found it irresistible.

“You can feel that extra displacement in the motion of the boat,” Murphy said. “It felt very stiff in a good way. There was a lot of traffic on Chesapeake Bay during our sea trials, but there was a very comforting motion as the boat punched through the wakes. It felt like kind of an old-school cruising boat. And the center cockpit is very nicely set up with winches right next to the helm to each side. You could easily go sailing by yourself on this very substantial yacht without any problem. Impressive.”

“This is a sort of retro design, like a lot of Hylases I’ve looked at over the years, and that’s not a negative comment,” said Ed Sherman. “I’ve always been amazed how well the Queen Long boatyard does. This was built by a very experienced Taiwanese workforce, and they’re artisans. They take what they do very seriously, and they do a very good job. They put metal plates in the laminate as backing for winches, and they’re using stainless steel, not aluminum. I’m feeling really good about that.

“The service access is also great,” he continued. “They have hatches and doors that open up and give you beautiful access to all the key service points you’ll need to get to. And it was terrific sailing it. It’s very traditional. Yes, the center cockpit is a little hard to get in and out of, but once you’re situated, it’s very comfortable. I could see spending a whole lot of hours in this cockpit. All the sailhandling controls are right by the helm. The electric winches make furling and setting sails very easy, even the screacher. This would make a wonderful boat for an experienced couple.”

“The stainless work is just incredible,” said Alvah Simon. “It’s thick, it’s heavy, it’s gusseted. The pushpit, the pulpit, the stanchions, the lifelines — there’s just no give. They’re excellent. There are just so many things that reflect quality and attention to detail. Yes, it’s more expensive than the other boats in this class. But there’s real value there too. It’s solidly put together. It’s a very elegant-looking boat. For a couple who want and can afford this style of bluewater cruiser, it’s a sweet ride.”

There wasn’t much more to say. Quite simply, the Hylas 48 is 2019’s Best Full-Size Cruiser Under 48 Feet.

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The new  Swift Trawler 48  advances the BENETEAU Range of practical and seaworthy passage makers. The Andreani design focuses on easy living and circulation that builds on the wealth of Beneteau Trawler DNA and owner feedback. The Swift Trawler 48 is 48’4” long overall with a beam of 14’9” and is now positioned as the largest Swift Trawler in the Range only surpassed by the Grand Trawler as the flagship of the BENETEAU trawler range.

This full range of models from 35’ to 62’ are designed and built to explore new horizons. Their  seaworthiness, incredible living spaces and comfort  have generated a following of 1300+ new builds and hundreds of additional owners in a community of long distance boaters worldwide. The new Swift Trawler 48 has the size, space and capability to continue the journeys of seasoned cruisers and aspiring cruisers alike. 

Naval designer :  MICAD

Interior designer :  Andreani Design

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THE EXTERIOR SPACES – YOUR CONNECTION TO THE WATER.

The aft cockpit can fit a table and two folding chairs together with a large transverse bench seat that seamlessly continues the indoor/outdoor living space. Intelligent design features such as the foot pedal operated sliding flybridge stairs, starboard sidedeck acrylic “wind stopper” door and overhead handrail further enhance the functionality and comfort found in this area. The transom double gate opens onto a large swim platform with an optional hydraulic lifting system able to carry a 770 Ibs tender or water toy.

Simple well-designed features such as the bathing ladder with swimming pool handrails ensure there is no easier way to enjoy the delights of the sea. On the foredeck there is the option of a sunpad with lift up sections creating forward seating – perfect for relaxing with a drink and a good book. Note the asymmetrical deck layout allows for a wide and well-protected starboard sidedeck with high bulwarks giving safe and easy access to this area. 

The generous 20m² flybridge has plenty of space for a comfortable layout so you can enjoy the panorama of the sea every minute of the day. The backrests on either side of the pilot seat provide ample forward facing seating while making passage. Additionally, the transverse vis-à-vis seating and table area create a great area to eat & relax. This can be further complimented by the optional flybridge T-top with an inset sliding soft-top. Aft, there is a transverse wet bar facing forward, which allows the person cooking or serving drinks to socialize with others relaxing on board. The aft flybridge space allows for sun loungers, paddleboards, or other small water accessories. 

Interior Design

The main salon – space to relax & entertain.

Entering through the patio doors there is a large L-shaped galley on portside aft with a full height 67-gallon fridge and freezer and large overhead lockers outboard. The standard galley has a gas oven or optional multi-function electric oven, a clever “magic corner” pull-out stowage unit, and cupboards & drawers that ensure plentiful capacity for extended cruising while still allowing space for an optional dishwasher. 

The raised edge Corian countertop features a gas or induction cooktop and large sink. Opposite of the galley is a spacious sideboard with cupboards and an interior bottle rack.  

The sideboard can be configured with an icemaker, Villeroy & Boch dishware stowage and an illuminated glassware cupboard above. Forward of the galley is a large raised u-shaped dinette providing plentiful seating for up to eight with great views all around and in social proximity to the helm. The aft end of the seat has space for a 23 bottle wine chiller. On the portside dash top, below the window there is a large stowage unit that can house a 40” TV if desired.

THE LOWER HELM – OPTIMUM FUNCTIONALITY WITH EASY CIRCULATION

The helm station with adjacent side door leading to the starboard midship cleat & bulwark gate allows for easy docking and circulation. The helm has space provisioned for 2 x 12” Raymarine MFD screens and the Beneteau Ship Control system. In addition, an aft docking camera, stern docking lights and the optional Cummins integrated joystick system can be specified for a stress free docking experience. The helm dash top, console and adjustable pilot seat are finished in dark grey creating a clean area for safe passagemaking in all light conditions and complimenting the excellent helm visibility.

YOUR HOME ON THE WATER – GREAT CABINS AND WELL APPOINTED BATHROOMS.

In the lower accommodation, entering into the forward master cabin reveals a comfortable double berth with room on both sides of the bed for movement. With headroom of 6’6” and a bed length of 6’6” there is plenty of room for larger occupants. There are overhead lockers & wardrobes, large hull windows with inset portlights & an overhead hatch which floods the cabin with natural light and cross ventilation.

The en-suite bathroom includes a separate shower compartment with a teak slatted seat. The port guest cabin benefits from a large hull window with inset portlight, stowage, wardrobe and two single berths with an infill to convert to a double berth. Note this cabin also features an en-suite door to the portside day head – in which you will also find a separate shower compartment with teak slatted seat. The starboard guest cabin features two portlights, a transverse double berth and a double door wardrobe that is large enough to place an optional washer/dryer in the base. 

Personalization of your Swift Trawler 48 is possible with numerous interior and exterior variations. The standard interior wood is in finished in our Alpi Teak stain with an optional Oak finish for a lighter atmosphere. Additional upgrades to the interior finishes are available for the sideboard doors, and owner & port cabin wardrobe doors with wood or crème slatted doors with inset panels. Further interior personalization is possible with a selection of fabric choices for the wheelhouse u-shaped seating near the helm. Exterior fabrics are available in our standard Marlin white marine vinyl or upgraded Dolce 51.

The Swift Trawler 48 is provisioned to sleep 6 passengers, with three cabins in the lower accommodation and additional capacity with an easy-to-convert salon dinette with wrap around privacy curtains as standard equipment. 

Joinery available in 2 versions

Alpi Oak or Alpi Teak

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RANGE & PERFORMANCE

MICAD naval architects have designed a semi-planing hull that optimises fuel efficiency across the speed range. With 510 US gallons of fuel on board you can expect a range of +600nm at 9 knots displacement speed or 280nm at 18 knots efficient planing speed whilst retaining a fuel reserve of 10%. This in combination with 169 US gallons of fresh water allows for considerable autonomy away from the dock. While Swift Trawler DNA is focused on comfortable & economic cruising - the standard pair of Cummins QSB 6.7 litre 380hp engines allows a top speed of 21 knots with the upgrade 425hp engines giving a top speed of 25 knots. So there is always plentiful “reserve power” available to take the boat beyond 20 knots should the need arise. *Zero sea state, 50% load case, clean hull & drivetrain.

BLUE WATER CRUISING

To enjoy the sea with confidence the Swift Trawler 48 is rated for 12 passengers in CE Category B. The hull has been designed to optimize sea-friendly behavior and performance. The slender flared bow of the Swift Trawler 48 cuts through many different sea conditions wonderfully all while retaining efficient, safe and predicable handling. 

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Beam overall

Light displacement

Air Draft Max

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B14 / C16 / D16

Flybridge / Foredeck

• 2x Cummins QSB 6.7 425hp (312KW) engines.
• Large foredeck sunpad.
• Large vis a vis seating area.
• 3 transform backrest co-pilot seats.
• Transverse forward facing wetbar.
• Over 5m² adaptable aft fly area.
• Missing point: Optional flybridge T-top with sliding sunroof.

• Large L-shaped kitchen.
• Optional sideboard with storage for dishes.
• Large U-shaped bench seat converts to a double bed.
• Large sliding window.

• Owner's cabin with large windows.
• Electric toilet.
• Shower cabin with seat.
• Guest cabin with double bed.
• 3rd cabin with two single berths.

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This New 48-Foot Yacht Delivers Big Luxury in a Compact Package

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From the drawing board of Argentinian naval architect Germán Frers, the 48 features an all-new semi-displacement hull capable of delivering a lively 26-knot top speed.

Frers, who is credited with the design of Sirena’s other offerings (Sirena 58, 68, 78 and 88), incorporated many of the bigger models’ styling cues, like the striking, near-vertical bow, upright, wrap-around windows and sun-pad-rich flybridge and forward deck. The idea was to incorporate most of the features of the larger yachts into a smaller footprint that didn’t compromise on quality of life.

One big surprise-and-delight design feature is the aft cockpit. According to Constantinou, buyers will have the choice of three distinctly different layouts. The more conventional version will have an open cockpit with a large, rear-facing L-shaped dining area and glass panel for views aft.

A more versatile alternative incorporates a rear, forward-facing sofa in the cockpit with a self-contained crew or kids’ cabin beneath it. It offers a single berth with a separate head.

A third option would be for this space to be configured as a toy garage with a large, hydraulic lift-up door opening on to the swim platform.

“It would be spacious enough to store dive tanks, Seabobs or stand-up paddleboards, as well as lines and fenders. It’s all about offering choices and flexibility,” adds Constantinou.

Up in the salon, those extra-large vertical windows are designed to flood the cabin with light. Forward is a U-shaped dining area. The well-equipped galley afthas easy access to the back deck and its al-fresco dining.

While there’s an interior helm station, Constantinou says extra attention was put into the flybridge design and layout as more owners are expected to helm the yacht themselves from “up top.”

The family-friendly design kicks off with a flight of wide, deep steps, rather than a ladder, providing safer, easier access to the flybridge. And up there, sun-worshippers will find a huge, full-width sunpad ahead of the helm station. For entertaining, the rear of the flybridge features a large, wrap-around sofa with seats for eight, and a wetbar with sink close by.  

Standard power for this new Sirena 48 is a pair of 480hp Cummins QSB 6.7-liter turbo diesels, though for captains in a hurry, there are optional Volvo D8s packing 550hp each. These will punch the 24-ton Sirena to a 26-knot top speed with a 23-knot friendly cruise.

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The Daychaser 48 is a dayboater’s boat, with loads of space, thoughtful features and timeless aesthetics, as Kevin Koenig discovers...

The Barton & Gray Daychaser 48 is a boat that shouldn’t exist. And that’s not meant as a slight, it’s just a stated fact, according to Barton & Gray co-founder Doug Gray, who helped dream up the project.

“We tried so, so hard not to build this boat,” he says with a chuckle. “We went to a bunch of different boatbuilders and said, ‘We want to buy 15 multi-million-dollar boats from you, and send them to the most important ports in the world and fill them with the most influential people in the world,’ and no one — not one of them — bought in. The yachting industry is really lagging behind the private-jet industry when it comes to accepting these share programs. So we had to build a boat ourselves, and that’s the Daychaser 48.”

Gray is, of course, referring to his fleet of Barton & Gray boats that make the world’s most elegant boat-share company, with vessels in 36 ports in America and the Caribbean, with plans to expand to Europe in the not-too-distant future. The Barton & Gray fleet was heretofore largely made up of Hinckleys, but Gray and his partner, Tim Barton, thought they could improve upon some of their features for their specific purposes.

“Basically everything forward of the head was unusable. We don’t need a cabin; we do cocktail cruising mainly too, so a galley-down made no sense. Nobody wants to draw straws to go down below and make drinks. So a bow-lounge design started to become very appealing to us,” Gray says.

As part of his ongoing search for the right boat, Gray reached out to Zurn Yacht Design . “At first they wanted me to help them find something that already existed that fit their envelope, but there wasn’t anything out there,” Doug Zurn says, “so we crunched the numbers and realised they could do a custom job, and I got to work.”

What Zurn came up with is rather timeless, I think. I’ve been aboard the Daychaser twice and got an eyeful of her jetting VIPs up and down the Intracoastal at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale show, and her design has really grown on me. With a dark hull and loads of faux teak, at first I understood  her to be a Downeaster, an idea bolstered by her having been built at Boston Boatworks. 

But she isn’t quite that. A reverse sheer line and a plumb bow, not to mention that bow lounge, make her something all her own, and it’s a versatile aesthetic that looks just as at home plying the waters of Palm Beach as it would in Monaco’s Port Hercule.

Everything on board this boat is designed for dayboating, which suits not only Barton & Gray clients but also any private owner who wanted to shuttle a crowd from, say, Sag Harbor to their favourite waterside eatery in Montauk. It has not failed to attract attention beyond the membership base. 

Worth Avenue represents the boat for retail sales. “The boat has had considerable interest from owners/captains of large motor yachts and multiple boat programs as a chase boat/tender,” broker William Baldwin says.

It’s a flexible platform. Gray jokes that the Daychaser has the same layout as a pontoon boat, but there is a kernel of truth in all good humour. Aft of the forward bulkhead, the Daychaser has a highly customisable, flat 4-metre-by-12-metre main deck. Sapele furniture done by Release Marine is the order of the day. 

That oh-so-necessary bar is to port opposite a small dining table, while the cockpit is lined with upholstered bench seating and weighted throw pillows that won’t blow overboard. An oversized swim platform with two beefy gates to port and starboard is highlighted by an almost comically large pop-up shower to port — it looks like it should be on a Feadship.

The Daychaser also has integrated steps for boarding.  “We’ve found that the most dangerous part of boating is getting on and off the boat — a broken finger, a twisted ankle, it happens all the time,” Gray says. “So we wanted these super sturdy and large steps to make getting on and off our boats as seamless as possible, regardless of your sea legs.”

There is easy-to-use stowage nearly everywhere as well. “Our boats might make 10 or 12 stops a day so our captains need to be able to get to lines and fenders easily,” Gray says. “That’s one thing Doug Zurn doesn’t get enough credit for. People talk about the aesthetics and seakeeping on his boats, they don’t talk about his wizardry for arranging a boat in a usable way.”

Captains will appreciate the engine room, reached through an oversized hatch that provides good access to the twin 550- horsepower Cummins QSB6.7s and the Racor fuel-water filters. A white gelcoat sole makes spotting spills that much easier. Those who wheel this boat will also appreciate the massive rectangular windshield and good sight lines. 

For a vessel with this much onboard space, the Daychaser can actually get up and go to the tune of a top end of 36 knots. I found her steering to be quite responsive as well through slaloms and hard-overs at a 30-knot cruise. The boat can also access most places with a 2ft 3-inch draft, and a low-profile hardtop for bridge clearance (including the 14-person life raft mandated by the Coast Guard for Barton & Gray cruises).

The Daychaser 48 is a really nicely designed dayboat that will serve well not just Barton & Gray clients but any owner looking for something thoughtful and just a bit off the beaten path. Not too shabby for a model that was effectively willed into existence.

The Barton & Gray Daychaser 48 Builder Boston Boatworks Design Zurn Yacht Design LOA: 14.8m Beam: 4.5m Draft: 0.7m Displacement: (1/2 load) 35,744lb Power 2 x 550hp Cummins QSB6.7 Propulsion: Hamilton Jet Drive Fuel capacity: 584 gallons Max speed: 36 knots Passengers: 12+2 Build standard: ABS

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