Nautor 105

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Swan / Nautor 105 [1]
Development
Designer Ron Holland
Location Finland
Year 1986
No. built 1
Brand Nautor
Builder(s) Nautor Swan OY
Role Cruising
Boat
Boat weight 113,000 kg (249,000 lb)
Draft 4.02 m (13.2 ft)
Hull
Type Monohull
LOH 31.09 m (102.0 ft)
LWL 25.10 m (82.3 ft)
Beam 7.74 m (25.4 ft)
Engine type Mercedes 550hp
Hull appendages
Rudder(s) Skeg hung spade
Rig
Rig type Masthead
I (foretriangle height) 35.20 m (115.5 ft)
J (foretriangle base) 12.50 m (41.0 ft)
P (mainsail luff) 32.00 m (104.99 ft)
E (mainsail foot) 10.80 m (35.4 ft)
Sails
Sailplan Cutter
Mainsail area 172.8 m2 (1,860 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area 330 m2 (3,600 sq ft)
Luff perpendicular 150%
Spinnaker area 792 m2 (8,530 sq ft)
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References

  1. "The Boats". The Spirit of Swan. Yachting Library S.r.L. October 1, 2002. pp. 244 Onwards. ISBN   88-87737-18-5.