The Swan 59 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Swan 59 has sleeping accommodation for six people, with two forward cabins, each with two bunk beds, an "L"-shaped settee and a "U"-shaped settee in the main cabin and an aft cabin with a central island double berth.

The galley is located on the port side abeam the companionway ladder. The galley is "C"-shaped and is equipped with a three-burner stove, an ice box and a double sink.

A navigation station is opposite the galley, on the starboard side. There are two heads, one in the forepeak and one on the port side in the aft cabin.

In the summer of 2019, Andy Schell captained his Swan 59 on a cruise including the south shore of Newfoundland, exploring fjords, whale and iceberg watching. His crew included retired US senator Tom Harkin. The voyage was described in an article published in Yachting World.

Another Swan 59 named ICEBEAR sailed over 42,000 miles from the Caribbean to Stockholm with various crews between March 2019 and October 2022.

The price of a Swan 59 depends on the year, condition and equipment of the boat, as well as the market demand and availability. Based on some recent listings, the price range for a Swan 59 can vary from around $250,000 to $370,000. For example:

• A 1988 Swan 59 in La Spezia, Italy is listed for $277,900;
• A 1991 Swan 59 in Lisbon, Portugal is listed for $312,498;
• A 1988 Swan 59 in No Especificado, Italy is listed for $366,069;
• A 1988 Swan 59 in Palma, Spain is listed for €249,000 (about $284,000).

These prices are based on today's currency conversion rate and may change over time.

The Swan 59 has two versions: a fixed fin keel version and an optional stub keel and retractable centreboard version. The fin keel version has a draft of 11.18 ft (3.41 m), while the centreboard version has a draft of 9.75 ft (2.97 m) with the centreboard extended and 4.0 ft (1.2 m) with it retracted.

The centreboard version also has a shorter mast than the fin keel version, which affects the sail area and performance.

The Swan 59 also has an optional aft companionway into the cockpit from the aft cabin, which is not present in all models.

The Swan 59 has two cockpits for different purposes. The forward cockpit is the main working area for sailing, with the wheel, the winches, the jammers, the cleats, and the instruments. The aft cockpit is the leisure area for relaxing, socializing, and enjoying the views. The aft cockpit also has a table and a bimini for shade and comfort.
The two cockpits allow guests to unwind and stay out of the way during racing action. They also provide more space and privacy for different activities on board.