Swan announces all-new 98

Designed by the experienced and successful Germán Frers, Swan says the new build is currently underway in Swan’s state-of-the-art superyacht facility in Pietarsaari, Finland, using the finest materials, cutting-edge build techniques, and the craftsmanship for which Nautor’s Swan is renowned.

The interior is designed by acclaimed Genovese architect Misa Poggi. There are two interior layouts available (Owner Aft and Owner Forward plus three guest cabins each with ensuite bathroom). “Ms Piaggi has developed three tasteful themes specifically for the Swan 98 project, and each features the finest Italian textiles and leathers to create an ambience of comfort and luxury, whether relaxing alone or entertaining guests,” said Brendan Hunt, CEO of Vicsail.

The standard Swan 98 has a comprehensive specification but there is an extensive list of options that means no two Swan 98s will be the same, each is a semi-custom superyacht reflecting her owner’s unique style.

One of the option boxes you can tick is for a telescopic keel, which, together with the standard twin rudders, reduces draught from 4.9 to 3.2 metres, opening up a world of shoal-draft lagoons, colourful harbours and remote, unspoiled anchorages without compromising windward performance. Again, the design has been optimised for complete safety and reliability and has the advantage in not intruding into the interior.

Hull and deck are built using epoxy Sprint pre-preg carbon fibre interior and exterior skins on a core of M-grade Corecell foam.

The Swan 98 is described as being “a 21st Century superyacht, representing the best in contemporary performance cruising yacht design”.

We’re sure it would cut a dashing figure at next year’s Hamilton Island Race Week!

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