Nautor Swan 37 by Sparkman & Stephens
This 1972 Swan 37 captures the elegance and performance that define Nautor’s heritage. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens, she blends classic lines with offshore capability, delivering a rewarding sailing experience in all conditions. Her balanced handling and strong pedigree make her an ideal choice for sailors who value tradition, craftsmanship, and dependable performance.
Optimized for single- and short-handed sailing, her rig and deck layout support safe, efficient handling. Systems have been thoughtfully prepared for practical use at sea, leaving only a final touch of deck finish and your personal upgrades before she returns to the water. Whether you plan blue-water passages or competitive club regattas, she stands ready to meet the horizon with confidence.
A rare chance to own a true classic, this Swan 37 offers beauty, strength, and enduring appeal.
Construction
GRP hull, Kiwi Grip non-slip decks
Hull shape: tumble-down topsides, long keel to skeg rudder
All deck fittings/stanchions resealed or replaced 2024/5
Machinery
Engine: 30 HP diesel (replacement engine, age not specified)
Consumption: 1.3 l/h
Prop: folding
Drive: shaft
Fuel type: diesel
Solar wiring & Victron control installed; solar panels stowable when not in use
Electrics
12 V & 220 V systems
Domestic batteries: 5 × 110 Ah (new 2023)
Engine battery: 1 × 110 Ah (new 2023)
Battery charger: Victron
Shore power: yes
Solar panels: yes
New wiring throughout, new control panel, new charger, new inverter for Starlink, new masthead wiring for instruments, radar and VHF
Tankage
Fuel: 180 L (3 tanks)
Water: 200 L (2 tanks)
Accommodation
8 berths, 4 cabins (1 double, 6 singles, 4 saloon berths)
1 heads
Domestic
Cabin heating
Calorifier
2 hobs & oven
Fridge & freezer
TV
Cushions in forepeak & aft cabins serviceable but may need replacing
Heads recently renewed headlining
Deck
Cockpit aft
Anchor: 15 kg Knox, 60 m chain + 20 m rope
Warps good, most halyards new, fenders new
Windlass: old manual removed, needs new electric unit installed
Navigation
Raymarine Quantum Radar
Raymarine Axiom 9 Chart Plotter
Tiller drive Autopilot + Fleming wind vane
Speed log, wind indicator, depth: Raymarine Axiom
Raymarine 63 VHF
AIS transceiver
Instruments at helm; tablet repeater for inshore work
Tenders
Excel Ventura 230 Tender
Mariner 3.3 HP Outboard
Small, light, folds away, electric 12 V or manual pump
Safety
Viking bag 4-person Liferaft
EPIRB
Jackstays
1 Lifebuoy
1 Danbuoy
Bilge pumps: 1 electric, 1 manual
Radar reflector
1 Fire blanket
3 Fire extinguishers
Flares will need replacing soon
Rig & Sails
Rig type: masthead sloop
Rigging age: 8 years, oversized wire
Single spreader, baby stay, two spinnaker halyards
Working hydraulic backstay
Winches: Lewmar 44 (genoa), Lewmar 30 (main), Dyneema halyards; mast halyard winches, genoa winches and return deck blocks recently replaced