when I was a kid and started to appreciate boat design, late 60's + early 70's I would send away for info on boats I liked hoping for posters of them for my walls. In 1973 I sent away for the latest Swan boat designs. To my surprise I recieved a call from the head of Swan . He immediately realized I was 13. Rather than hanging up on me , we had a nice conversation about boats + that a Swan 47 was going to be delivered to a place close to where I lived (Halifax NS) He invited me and my Dad to come see it. What a nice gesture . I have always had a special place in my heart for Swans.
I’ve been waiting and waiting since you started for you to get a classic Swan on here. Thank you!!! Just nothing compares to how these girls sail. Pure absolute bliss. Every time I lay my eyes on my Sparkman and Stephens Swan 38, my heart does a happy dance. Again, thank you for a great episode and to the lucky buyer - you’re blessed. Oh.. and I actually have original telexes in my yachts box of historical paperwork from rod and Olin in the late 60s to Pietesaari on spinnaker trim. I can scan and send them to you if you like Captain Q and Randy ❤️
With all the new challenges in the world & some are somewhat depressing. I live for a new video from you guys. A true Giant with a plethora of information,and technical terms, that you type on the your screen for us Layman. I love your slow jazz soundbed for your transitions. For your whole ensemble, I give it a 30+.⛵👍
Where could one nautical viewer acquisition those non-threatening to nice seating suspenders there's a best non intimidating non-marring connectors on your suspenders great invention kudos to you captain.👍
your right Captain,sailboats like this,just have a,''something factor'', in terms of all aspects of aesthetics that newer sailboats will never be able to compete with.Beautiful sailboat!
Beautiful choice to review. Couldn’t go wrong with this beautiful gal. The mystery pump is probably for the air conditioner. It looks like the march recirculating pump I have on my boat. Thanks again fellas.
Love the Swan. Those “lines” are classic. Another great episode. And the tiller is great. Should be a rule: any sailboat under 40 feet should have a tiller......lol Thanks, Captain and Ran-Day!
Wow, does THIS boat bring back memories! What a gorgeous vessel, obviously well loved by it's current steward! It's literally the "best of class" in the late 1970's (thinking: Oyster, Hallberg Rassy, etc.. ) of today. Built like fine furniture, not a square foot wasted, fung shwei in its airy spaciousness- WOW! Float? It's good for another 50 years at least! That's what dreams are made of... Did you notice how clean the bilges were?
Loved the Jaguar bit.my father had a xk120 / xk140rhd / xk150 and sail a 30’ Alberg.loved the Swan ! Beautiful work of art.great episode!! Fair winds ⛵️
Stunningly beautiful, the only minus being no evidence of Dinty Moore onboard. None the less that would not prevent me from slipping my hand into my pocket and what a bloomin’ amazing price, unbelievable.
Absolutely breathtaking! It doesn't get better than a Swan! That thing will sail like no other! I wish I could have the honor of being the next caretaker of her! Great find!
I, a novice of 3 years racing experience on a Ruffian out of Poolbeg Marina Dublin Ireland, adore the knowledge you gift us with. It is what brings to life that which we yearn to posses. What amazing, subtle giant works of art you bring to us! God speed merry men!
Gorgeous boat at a very handsome price. The only detraction for me was the CNG system. Not as easy to find as Propane. Those aft cleats I think were high load cleats for drogues or mooring in heaving conditions pier side. I would totally love to be seen at the tiller of that fine little vessel. She's quite breath taking.
Thank you gentlemen for showing this lovely yacht. Another winner. I know somewhere in that 40 points was at least 2 points for the chart table. Have a great week.
There are some amazing deals out there on classic Swans, all over. They age so differently than other boats. You should probably do some others. We just got an amazing deal on a Swan 59.
Love the laser pointer, you should have had one 10 years ago :D Love the cabinetry work and details on this old boat. I suspect she will only become more beautiful with age. Certainly a great boat for a couple to sail away for the weekend on, up the coast, out to the islands, where ever the wind takes you. Thanks again for providing us with history and education. Regards to Randay ! 42 points if you include 2 for the nav station 😎
Wahou ! Wonderful Swann ! Some times I regret to not live in us, you really have very very beautiful boats. One day I hope to see a Cape George 31 🤞 Thank you again CQ and RD from France 👋
@@YachtHunters Yes ! They are producing a huge job on their Cape George 36. It's a pleasure to see young people working so well. See you soon on your Channel !
When I was young we had one of these. It was a great sailing boat and very well built. I could be a great world cruiser for one or two people, very predictable in big seas.
Great episode, if you are going to do a Swan it was great to do an early model. Always love the argument between Swan owners groups on which designer is the best. The S&S guys are fiercely loyal. Me I'm in the Frers camp. But then again I'm from that 80s offshore era. Raced a C&C 41 this past weekend and hit 9-10 downwind wing and wing!! Really should have the spin up but learning the boat. Well I'll be waiting on that next Swan or Baltic. So hard to explain to people the difference in quality compared to new European Clorox boats.
As an amateur baker I would call that a trivet for putting hot pans or baking sheets etc. Otherwise will likely burn the cutting board and the slots/openings are for cooling. That is my best guess.
Is that the PB at the very end of the video. If so very nice boat. I love the flush deck. I can't wait until they make either a SWASH or SWATH (small waterline area single or twin hull) sailboat. The hull or hulls are basically torpedo shaped. On the twin hulls they have hydrodynamicly shaped columns two on each underwater torpedo shaped hull. The hulls are water tight. Below the water the two torpedo shaped hulls are attached to each other underwater by foils that keep the structure above stable. This structure is built on the four columns that make up a rectangular shape. These marine vessels do not rock side to side, not do they porpoise up & down like most marine vessels, because the hull/hulls are below the surface of the water, like a submarine. Another great idea would be to power the vessel with vertical axis wind mills, with a shaft directly attached to a sealed gearbox with a propeller on the rear. Imagine one giant vertical axis windmill attached to a gearbox with forward, neutral & reverse, & prop at the rear of the gearbox. Then put 4 smaller vertical axis wind generators on each corner of the vessel & the entire roof covered with solar panels. This along with a huge lithium ion battery bank, all electrical appliances & a huge water maker & you could go anywhere in comfort. Maybe even build some planter boxes & grow vegetables on board, while you catch fish off the rear while traveling.
No they don’t. The market seems to want more beam and more beam carried aft for bigger bunks and en suite heads… they end up looking like a clean Danish/IKEA design which has its place… but we have a special place in our hearts for the classics
A great find! These were originally marketed as PJs, right? I remember the PJ48 Noryema, that won the Bermuda Race in 1972; that design was soon marketed as a Swan 48. The S&S Swans have always been the best Swans, in my opinion!
So...I have been pondering this boat over and over, actually lost significant sleep. Pretty crazy.. Like love at first sight.. The obvious S&S pedigree, offshore credibility and at-sea comfort inherent in the design and implementation (I would not be surprised with a wet windward passage- but that lovely coaming and a good dodger=OK I believe) The hull design, above and below waterline, both purposeful and absolutely gorgeous. The tiller and external ballast, when done properly are (believe it or not) among my requirements (S&S specified C655 bronze for the keel bolts and compelled their use even in the Yankee 30 I owned years ago- a very inferior construction relative to the early 36 Swan. I would be surprised if SS keel bolts were used as the ad states..). This is a classic thoroughbred like no other I will likely ever consider and could, if properly prepared, live up to those expectations in open ocean, particularly in spirited offshore conditions. And, breathtaking each time I row back to the anchorage when doing the more realistic cruising. And, I could add my minimum "must-haves" (which could get me condemned): permanent staysail, two headsail furlers, a manual anchor windless (I'm 65..) more tankage (fuel mostly) and possibly a serious rub rail. (During COVID I sailed into Montauk in November and snuck into a deserted yacht club's dock in 30-kt gusts. My current boat has both no tumblehome and a really strong and less-than-attractive highly thru-bolted extruded aluminum toenail/rub-rail- which I proceeded to bash into the dock with no damage- crew would have been nice, then). In other words the thoroughbred slowly becomes the cart-horse...Still..hey, I try to do my own thing, regardless...I would prefer another mid-ship settee.. That head could get modified (perhaps) to deal with being launched on a port tack in a seaway.. OK..Yes, the cockpit seating is narrow- but so is mine and great when heeled with motion..That beautiful counter would have to get my wind-vane...but getting to it (i.e. to tighten a set screw- which was no big deal in my current setup) could now be an issue with that lazarette- would have to look more closely...But- after all this the one aspect that kinda haunts me is the engine location. I now feel (after a variety of circumstances over years) that engine access/location is a high priority. I had an incident whereby the Lasdrop shaft seal misbehaved after motoring- I returned 6 hours later with ~60 gallons of water in the bilge- which although at the bottom of the floorboards came nowhere near my engine. (it's Duramax and traditional shaft log forever for me, now). I think the Westerbeke in the Swan could be in a pretty vulnerable location- but would love to see the actual bilge volume available and determine how vulnerable stuff like the starter may be to sloshing. And initial impression from this video: virtually no real access. . A visit would certainly be really informative- but I better leave my checkbook home. The "love at first sight" thing.,...-PM
Wonderful assessment, PM. Have you had a chance to see Ran-days episode touring his boat with Walter Schulz? He tells a story nearly identical to yours with the drip-less shaft seal… frightening stuff! Also check out SV Lofna if you get a chance.. they did a total refit of a sister ship.. instagram.com/swan_36_lofna/?hl=en
Hi Capt'n!!!! THANKS SO MUCH-. I'll check out the sistership..There goes my heart- racing again!!!! Signed on to a 10-day Gulf of Mexico thing end of this week but considering a real look at that Swan afterwards....Just can't get it out of my mind....My Dad always said "Wait for the right one- the one to REALLY put your heart into".....Take care and Thanks!!!- Paul
It looks like you were sailing Narragansett Bay with the Mount Hope Bridge in the background where I sailed with Everett Pearson on his Herreshoff S class "Whistler".
The whooper swan is the national bird of Finland. Swan is a common theme in all sorts of finnish art/culture. Swans are also kind of a mark of spring when the swans return you know the ice will be breaking soon and you can finally put your swan on the water aswell.
Beautiful boat, well maintained for her age. But, in the presentation, there is absolutely no mention of a windless. Upon studying the bow, I see the chain disappears into a hawsepipe. This might be considered a negative, at least in my humble opinion when trying to weigh anchor or having to reset when dragging in a blow...... Otherwise, she is truly a boat that I would consider sailing having one quite very similar, a Spencer 35. Love tiller steering being so dependable .
I suspect the drawer joints are Finger Joints vs. Dove Tails. In service, as strong as dovetails (lots of glue surface area) but lacking the mechanical fail safe of a dove tail if the glue fails). You may be more familiar with finger joints on cigar boxes or the old recipe boxes. Now, back to drooling over the rest of the woodwork. :^)
A 2fer for the chef and navigator that have everything - a crumb catcher and an abacus (with the optional square bead package). See your local dealer for more exciting details!
Hey Captain Q you should head on out to the west coast and check out Project Duracell as they turn an Open 60 ocean racer into what is going to be a very roomy comfortable Blue water cruiser. Keep on finding these gems for sale, sail?
Was this boat owned at some point by Christopher Reeves? Good old Superman owned a Swan 36 of the same vintage. He docked her at Fairhaven Shipyard (Fairhaven Marine at the time) for about 2 years. He was learning to sail her. This was I the early 90s long before his infortuabte accident. I used to see him at the yard onboard his Swan on a regular basis.
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when I was a kid and started to appreciate boat design, late 60's + early 70's I would send away for info on boats I liked hoping for posters of them for my walls. In 1973 I sent away for the latest Swan boat designs. To my surprise I recieved a call from the head of Swan . He immediately realized I was 13. Rather than hanging up on me , we had a nice conversation about boats + that a Swan 47 was going to be delivered to a place close to where I lived (Halifax NS) He invited me and my Dad to come see it. What a nice gesture . I have always had a special place in my heart for Swans.
neat story!
Lovely… what a great way to be inclusive
I’ve been waiting and waiting since you started for you to get a classic Swan on here. Thank you!!! Just nothing compares to how these girls sail. Pure absolute bliss. Every time I lay my eyes on my Sparkman and Stephens Swan 38, my heart does a happy dance. Again, thank you for a great episode and to the lucky buyer - you’re blessed. Oh.. and I actually have original telexes in my yachts box of historical paperwork from rod and Olin in the late 60s to Pietesaari on spinnaker trim. I can scan and send them to you if you like Captain Q and Randy ❤️
Amazing! Send them to captainqyachthunter@gmail.com if you get a chance. Cheers!
With all the new challenges in the world & some are somewhat depressing. I live for a new video from you guys. A true Giant with a plethora of information,and technical terms, that you type on the your screen for us Layman. I love your slow jazz soundbed for your transitions. For your whole ensemble, I give it a 30+.⛵👍
Where could one nautical viewer acquisition those non-threatening to nice seating suspenders there's a best non intimidating non-marring connectors on your suspenders great invention kudos to you captain.👍
As usual the education and historic part is excellent, you both guys do an excellent job, I really believe your videos are pure gold
That’s very kind of you, thank you!
that hull is the most beautiful design ever
Two classics, a Swan and Captain Q.
You’re very kind! Thank you
Thank you both for featuring one of my favorite listings - you couldn’t be more right: she’s an absolute gem!
Our pleasure. Beautiful boat which has just been viewed 12,000 times since three o’clock
Beautiful Swan blue water sailingboat. Thank you for all your intresting sailing videos.
Hello Captain Q, I view your videos when you post them, I enjoy seeing what is on the market. Thanks Captain a loyal fan, Dorian from Houston Texas
Thanks and glad to have you aboard from TX!
your right Captain,sailboats like this,just have a,''something factor'', in terms of all aspects of aesthetics that newer sailboats will never be able to compete with.Beautiful sailboat!
What sailboats should be , a classic beauty. Thanks for showing her.
Angus
Beautiful choice to review. Couldn’t go wrong with this beautiful gal. The mystery pump is probably for the air conditioner. It looks like the march recirculating pump I have on my boat. Thanks again fellas.
Thanks James!
Love the Swan. That a previous owner removed the teak decks and finished them so nicely is a huge bonus.
Love the Swan. Those “lines” are classic. Another great episode. And the tiller is great. Should be a rule: any sailboat under 40 feet should have a tiller......lol
Thanks, Captain and Ran-Day!
Best channel on the tube, even for non-sailors. The information, history, music, and banter is all very well done. Great job Captain and Ran-day!!
Wow, thank you so much fo rthe kind words... it stokes our fires to hear it! cheers
Wow, does THIS boat bring back memories! What a gorgeous vessel, obviously well loved by it's current steward! It's literally the "best of class" in the late 1970's (thinking: Oyster, Hallberg Rassy, etc.. ) of today. Built like fine furniture, not a square foot wasted, fung shwei in its airy spaciousness- WOW! Float? It's good for another 50 years at least! That's what dreams are made of... Did you notice how clean the bilges were?
Lovely swan in fabulous condition. Great review by someone who really knows classic yachts.
Thanks Hugh!
God these videos are good. If I had the money and time right now, I'd be screaming in the broker's ear for this gorgeous thing.
Commenting for the algorithm. I’ve never sailed but I really enjoy your channel.
Thanks Mr. Rotten!! Much appreciated
Loved the Jaguar bit.my father had a xk120 / xk140rhd / xk150 and sail a 30’ Alberg.loved the Swan ! Beautiful work of art.great episode!!
Fair winds ⛵️
A man of discerning taste 😍 simply exceptional!!
Holy smokin Toledo!!!! Truly a beautiful piece of art!!!
Agreed
Stunningly beautiful, the only minus being no evidence of Dinty Moore onboard. None the less that would not prevent me from slipping my hand into my pocket and what a bloomin’ amazing price, unbelievable.
What a beauty Captain! You find some real gems!
Thanks Paul
Absolutely breathtaking! It doesn't get better than a Swan! That thing will sail like no other! I wish I could have the honor of being the next caretaker of her! Great find!
Dang; you guys have a wonderful job. :bow: I also appreciate the great back story and history of the builders and designers of these boats. Well done.
Thanks Ronald!!
Those swans are long lasting but the owner did a great job maintaining it, wow 40. I had predicted 35. Thanks
I, a novice of 3 years racing experience on a Ruffian out of Poolbeg Marina Dublin Ireland, adore the knowledge you gift us with. It is what brings to life that which we yearn to posses. What amazing, subtle giant works of art you bring to us! God speed merry men!
Thznkx be to your
The Great Escape! I love this channel!
Good eye!
Gorgeous boat at a very handsome price. The only detraction for me was the CNG system. Not as easy to find as Propane. Those aft cleats I think were high load cleats for drogues or mooring in heaving conditions pier side. I would totally love to be seen at the tiller of that fine little vessel. She's quite breath taking.
Agreed!!
That cutting board is quite standard in Finnish homes. It's to catch bread crumbs when cutting bread.
In America, the bread crumbs catch you!!
We knew there would be an expert among the viewers!! Thank you
Thank you gentlemen for showing this lovely yacht. Another winner. I know somewhere in that 40 points was at least 2 points for the chart table. Have a great week.
There are some amazing deals out there on classic Swans, all over. They age so differently than other boats.
You should probably do some others. We just got an amazing deal on a Swan 59.
For the world to know, you two are un -resistantable... A real sailboat... Thanks again...
Thank you Judson!!
Love the laser pointer, you should have had one 10 years ago :D Love the cabinetry work and details on this old boat. I suspect she will only become more beautiful with age. Certainly a great boat for a couple to sail away for the weekend on, up the coast, out to the islands, where ever the wind takes you. Thanks again for providing us with history and education. Regards to Randay ! 42 points if you include 2 for the nav station 😎
Thanks Gordon!!
I always loved these. First colab with S and S. What could be better.
Wahou ! Wonderful Swann ! Some times I regret to not live in us, you really have very very beautiful boats.
One day I hope to see a Cape George 31 🤞
Thank you again CQ and RD from France 👋
We presume you’ve seen Sailing Magic Carpet and their Cape George?
@@YachtHunters
Yes ! They are producing a huge job on their Cape George 36. It's a pleasure to see young people working so well.
See you soon on your Channel !
Absolutely gorgeous lines!
She looks brand new. Splendid.
Wow! That was worth waiting for! Thanks. Take care.
Hey guys! Just poured a Guinness and I’m settling into this new vid. I now truly look forward to your excellent posts!
Peace.
Nice combo… love a hearty Guinness… 😍
An affordable Swan! I never thought I'd see the day. Thank you Captain. I guess dreams can come true.
Just had to wait long enough 😉
When I was young we had one of these. It was a great sailing boat and very well built. I could be a great world cruiser for one or two people, very predictable in big seas.
Pretty pretty boat ! Thank you for what you do !
Beautiful boats the old 36s. We've one on our club marina that's looking tired and old but still used regularly
If it floats…. 😉
Alas Captain this is a true yacht. At a nine foot beam she requires a fit and thin crew and will rocket thru the field. Beautiful job on the refit.
Limit the Dinty intake and you’ve got a svelte crew!
Thank you for a good look at the “PB” with, I would think, your family and friends about the deck.
Very pretty boat, thanks for sharing another great video 😊⛵️⛵️⛵️👍👍
Thanks Kathleen!!
Absolutely stunning boat!
Great episode, if you are going to do a Swan it was great to do an early model. Always love the argument between Swan owners groups on which designer is the best. The S&S guys are fiercely loyal. Me I'm in the Frers camp. But then again I'm from that 80s offshore era. Raced a C&C 41 this past weekend and hit 9-10 downwind wing and wing!! Really should have the spin up but learning the boat.
Well I'll be waiting on that next Swan or Baltic.
So hard to explain to people the difference in quality compared to new European Clorox boats.
You’re very right - I’m firmly in the S&S swan camp 😎
Tough to beat those classic lines that came off the S&S boards 😍
Greetings from Turkey Captain ,i don't fully understand you but i love sailboats i watched most of the videos and i keep going.
Thank you!! Glad to have you aboard
As an amateur baker I would call that a trivet for putting hot pans or baking sheets etc. Otherwise will likely burn the cutting board and the slots/openings are for cooling. That is my best guess.
Love the Swans. Thx for the video
Saved this for my evening tea. Pure bliss....
Thanks Margie! Glad to have you aboard
The class never ends with Capt Q and Randy. Definitely men of culture.
That’s very kind… and perhaps an overestimation 😆
Very, very pretty boat, wish I could have one but the wife won't get on the water. Keep the good stuff coming Captain and Randay.
Great episode! I love the engine placement. Very similar to my Freedom 40/40.
I wish this S&S was a bit beamier and had slightly wider cockpit seats for fair weather sleeping.Still a jewel of a vessel!
Hi chaps. Learning so much from your efforts. Cheers.
The swan is a very beautiful boat, very well built and made for the rough waters of the North Sea.
Is that the PB at the very end of the video. If so very nice boat. I love the flush deck. I can't wait until they make either a SWASH or SWATH (small waterline area single or twin hull) sailboat. The hull or hulls are basically torpedo shaped. On the twin hulls they have hydrodynamicly shaped columns two on each underwater torpedo shaped hull. The hulls are water tight. Below the water the two torpedo shaped hulls are attached to each other underwater by foils that keep the structure above stable. This structure is built on the four columns that make up a rectangular shape. These marine vessels do not rock side to side, not do they porpoise up & down like most marine vessels, because the hull/hulls are below the surface of the water, like a submarine. Another great idea would be to power the vessel with vertical axis wind mills, with a shaft directly attached to a sealed gearbox with a propeller on the rear. Imagine one giant vertical axis windmill attached to a gearbox with forward, neutral & reverse, & prop at the rear of the gearbox. Then put 4 smaller vertical axis wind generators on each corner of the vessel & the entire roof covered with solar panels. This along with a huge lithium ion battery bank, all electrical appliances & a huge water maker & you could go anywhere in comfort. Maybe even build some planter boxes & grow vegetables on board, while you catch fish off the rear while traveling.
Drooling! No Frothing! Yes please, may I have that beautifully maintained pedigreed craft!
Agreed… 😍
"Go make your ham sandwich," that made me laugh.
Unbelievable find Capt.
~23:05 so lovely on the water!...wow look at all those orange "Q hats - that Swan 38 sure carries lot's of folks! ;- ))
That swan grew into a 12m 😉
What a beautiful sailboat
Just a couple of words: Classic, Elegant and simply a Beauty. The don't make them anymore like this today, do they?
No they don’t. The market seems to want more beam and more beam carried aft for bigger bunks and en suite heads… they end up looking like a clean Danish/IKEA design which has its place… but we have a special place in our hearts for the classics
I love a quarter berth.
A great find! These were originally marketed as PJs, right? I remember the PJ48 Noryema, that won the Bermuda Race in 1972; that design was soon marketed as a Swan 48. The S&S Swans have always been the best Swans, in my opinion!
THOSE WERE ONDERFUL SOLID SEAWORTHY YACHTAS
So...I have been pondering this boat over and over, actually lost significant sleep. Pretty crazy.. Like love at first sight.. The obvious S&S pedigree, offshore credibility and at-sea comfort inherent in the design and implementation (I would not be surprised with a wet windward passage- but that lovely coaming and a good dodger=OK I believe) The hull design, above and below waterline, both purposeful and absolutely gorgeous. The tiller and external ballast, when done properly are (believe it or not) among my requirements (S&S specified C655 bronze for the keel bolts and compelled their use even in the Yankee 30 I owned years ago- a very inferior construction relative to the early 36 Swan. I would be surprised if SS keel bolts were used as the ad states..). This is a classic thoroughbred like no other I will likely ever consider and could, if properly prepared, live up to those expectations in open ocean, particularly in spirited offshore conditions. And, breathtaking each time I row back to the anchorage when doing the more realistic cruising. And, I could add my minimum "must-haves" (which could get me condemned): permanent staysail, two headsail furlers, a manual anchor windless (I'm 65..) more tankage (fuel mostly) and possibly a serious rub rail. (During COVID I sailed into Montauk in November and snuck into a deserted yacht club's dock in 30-kt gusts. My current boat has both no tumblehome and a really strong and less-than-attractive highly thru-bolted extruded aluminum toenail/rub-rail- which I proceeded to bash into the dock with no damage- crew would have been nice, then). In other words the thoroughbred slowly becomes the cart-horse...Still..hey, I try to do my own thing, regardless...I would prefer another mid-ship settee.. That head could get modified (perhaps) to deal with being launched on a port tack in a seaway.. OK..Yes, the cockpit seating is narrow- but so is mine and great when heeled with motion..That beautiful counter would have to get my wind-vane...but getting to it (i.e. to tighten a set screw- which was no big deal in my current setup) could now be an issue with that lazarette- would have to look more closely...But- after all this the one aspect that kinda haunts me is the engine location. I now feel (after a variety of circumstances over years) that engine access/location is a high priority. I had an incident whereby the Lasdrop shaft seal misbehaved after motoring- I returned 6 hours later with ~60 gallons of water in the bilge- which although at the bottom of the floorboards came nowhere near my engine. (it's Duramax and traditional shaft log forever for me, now). I think the Westerbeke in the Swan could be in a pretty vulnerable location- but would love to see the actual bilge volume available and determine how vulnerable stuff like the starter may be to sloshing. And initial impression from this video: virtually no real access. .
A visit would certainly be really informative- but I better leave my checkbook home. The "love at first sight" thing.,...-PM
Wonderful assessment, PM. Have you had a chance to see Ran-days episode touring his boat with Walter Schulz? He tells a story nearly identical to yours with the drip-less shaft seal… frightening stuff! Also check out SV Lofna if you get a chance.. they did a total refit of a sister ship.. instagram.com/swan_36_lofna/?hl=en
Hi Capt'n!!!! THANKS SO MUCH-. I'll check out the sistership..There goes my heart- racing again!!!! Signed on to a 10-day Gulf of Mexico thing end of this week but considering a real look at that Swan afterwards....Just can't get it out of my mind....My Dad always said "Wait for the right one- the one to REALLY put your heart into".....Take care and Thanks!!!- Paul
It looks like you were sailing Narragansett Bay with the Mount Hope Bridge in the background where I sailed with Everett Pearson on his Herreshoff S class "Whistler".
That’s right.. lovely bay 🥰
Another great video A suggestion for a video is to show a boat being surveyed, and discuss types of construction
Greta idea!
Finally!! 👍
Thank you!
thanks for watching!
gorgeous sailboat
Beautiful boat!
Beauty. Love to find one with a wheel.
The whooper swan is the national bird of Finland. Swan is a common theme in all sorts of finnish art/culture. Swans are also kind of a mark of spring when the swans return you know the ice will be breaking soon and you can finally put your swan on the water aswell.
This is a neat tip about Swans.. thank you!
She is a beauty
🌞🌴⛵️
I love this boat.
So much style!
Luv those S&S designs.
Great craftsmanship throughout. Appears to be a racer/ day cruiser?
Thanks for sharing another fine find.
Happy 4th.
You could go anywhere in this boat.. classic S&S designs fare well in any conditions
Beautiful boat, well maintained for her age. But, in the presentation, there is absolutely no mention of a windless. Upon studying the bow, I see the chain disappears into a hawsepipe. This might be considered a negative, at least in my humble opinion when trying to weigh anchor or having to reset when dragging in a blow......
Otherwise, she is truly a boat that I would consider sailing having one quite very similar, a Spencer 35. Love tiller steering being so dependable .
Yummy. Thank you boys.
Thank you in advance
Finally a Swan!
Worth the score and won't last long on the block at the asking if she isn't already under contract!
This boat has been on the market since 2016
I would guess the two white cleats are for the tender when being towed and the lines going though the two chalks.
Yes… nicely aligned with the chocks.. beefy too
I’d love to see a review of a Pacific Sea Craft Dana 24 if you happen to come across one!
Also a Colgate 26 and a Hinckley Southwester 42.
Good choices… we’ll keep an eye out
Beauty!
FANtastic!
Good afternoon from Lodi, California...
Hello California!!
I suspect the drawer joints are Finger Joints vs. Dove Tails. In service, as strong as dovetails (lots of glue surface area) but lacking the mechanical fail safe of a dove tail if the glue fails). You may be more familiar with finger joints on cigar boxes or the old recipe boxes. Now, back to drooling over the rest of the woodwork. :^)
right. no flare
That’s right… thanks for the tip!
Pretty sure Ran-Day is right. That's a bread-specific cutting board insert.
A 2fer for the chef and navigator that have everything - a crumb catcher and an abacus (with the optional square bead package). See your local dealer for more exciting details!
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Hey Captain Q you should head on out to the west coast and check out Project Duracell as they turn an Open 60 ocean racer into what is going to be a very roomy comfortable Blue water cruiser. Keep on finding these gems for sale, sail?
Thanks for the tip… will check it out!
where has this Swan been all my life❤?
Hiding in a shed just waiting for you to call! 😍
Those are box joints on the drawers, not dovetails, but otherwise another great video. I love Swans!
Thsnks. Got corrected on that earlier. I learn from these episodes as well thanks for taking the time
Love your channel
Bravo 👏
Hey where Sea dog!! For a sec I thought that swan was set up with a self-tacking jib, I wonder why they're not all that popular??
Sea dog sometimes gets incorrigible and has to sit the episode out..
is your mystery draw a drying rack to stand up plates & bowls after washing them.
Seems like that could work with skinny plates… prob more for bread crumbs
Was this boat owned at some point by Christopher Reeves? Good old Superman owned a Swan 36 of the same vintage. He docked her at Fairhaven Shipyard (Fairhaven Marine at the time) for about 2 years. He was learning to sail her. This was I the early 90s long before his infortuabte accident. I used to see him at the yard onboard his Swan on a regular basis.
Our friends on Lofna wrote that she was hull#72… original name: Tapdance
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Thanks Capt. Q, that could be the one.
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Ooops, just looked it up, he had a 40 ft Swan, similar vintage named Chandelle. But he did keep it at FSY, saw her there many times.
The red water pump was the air conditioning sea water pump.
Thanks!