1971 Nautor Swan 65 vs 2018 Oyster 745 — Comparison
1971 Nautor Swan 65
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1971 Nautor Swan 65 | 2018 Oyster 745 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Oyster |
| Year | 1971–1989 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | UK |
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 19.81 m (65.0 ft) | 22.70 m (74.5 ft) |
| LWL | 15.09 m (49.5 ft) | 19.80 m (65.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.72 m (15.5 ft) | 5.80 m (19.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.74 m (9.0 ft) | 2.75 m (9.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 27,216 kg (60,001 lbs) | 42,000 kg (92,594 lbs) |
| Ballast | 10,886 kg (23,999 lbs) | 15,000 kg (33,069 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 139.0 m² (1,496 ft²) | 220.0 m² (2,368 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass/Carbon |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 120 HP | 240 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 450 L (118.9 gal) | 1200 L (317.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 750 L (198.1 gal) | 1500 L (396.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1971 Nautor Swan 65 and 2018 Oyster 745 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1971 Nautor Swan 65 is a 1970s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the 2018 Oyster 745 is a modern offering from Oyster from UK. The 1971 Nautor Swan 65 was penned by Sparkman & Stephens. The 2018 Oyster 745 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the 1971 Nautor Swan 65 measures 19.81m (65.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.72m, compared to the 2018 Oyster 745 at 22.70m (74.5ft) with a 5.80m beam. The 2018 Oyster 745 is 2.89m longer than the 1971 Nautor Swan 65. The 2018 Oyster 745 displaces approximately 54% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1971 Nautor Swan 65 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.60 and 139.0 m² of sail area. The 2018 Oyster 745, with an SA/D of 18.49 and 220.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2018 Oyster 745 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1971 Nautor Swan 65 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.63). The 2018 Oyster 745 has a comfort ratio of 14.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.67. The ballast ratios are 40.0% for the 1971 Nautor Swan 65 and 35.7% for the 2018 Oyster 745, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1971 Nautor Swan 65 provides 8 berths in 4 cabins with 750L of water capacity and 450L of fuel. The 2018 Oyster 745 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 1500L water and 1200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1971 Nautor Swan 65 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2018 Oyster 745 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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