1972 Swan 37 – A Sparkman & Stephens Classic by Nautor
Own a true piece of sailing history with this 1972 Swan 37, designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Nautor to exacting standards. She embodies the quality, beauty, and performance that have defined the Swan name for generations.
Conceived to race and cruise with equal confidence, this Swan 37 delivers proven offshore capability and balanced, rewarding handling. Her timeless S&S lines remain as elegant today as when she first launched, reflecting a pedigree that continues to command respect worldwide.
She has been thoughtfully prepared for single- and short-handed sailing. The rig, deck layout, and onboard systems have been optimized for ease of use and safety, making her well suited for both extended passages and competitive club racing.
Only light deck finishing and personal customization remain before she is ready to sail. This allows the next owner to add individual touches while starting with a solid, capable platform.
Opportunities to acquire a classic Swan of this caliber are increasingly rare. This Swan 37 offers heritage, performance, and enduring value in one iconic yacht.
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
Solar panels
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
Cushions in forepeak & aft cabins serviceable but may need replacing
Domestic
Cabin heating
Calorifier
Cooker: 2 hobs & oven
Fridge & freezer
TV
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
Radar: Raymarine Quantum
Plotter: Raymarine Axiom 9
Autopilot: tiller drive + Fleming wind vane
Speed log, wind indicator, depth: Raymarine Axiom
VHF: Raymarine 63
AIS transceiver
Instruments at helm; tablet repeater for inshore work
Tenders
Tender: Excel Ventura 230
Outboard: Mariner 3.3 HP
Small, light, folds away, electric 12 V or manual pump
Safety
Liferaft: Viking bag 4-person
EPIRB
Jackstays
Lifebuoy: 1
Danbuoy: 1
Bilge pumps: 1 electric, 1 manual
Radar reflector
Fire blanket: 1
Fire extinguishers: 3
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