Nautor Swan 37

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Hello all

Wondering if anyone has any hands on experience with Nautor's Swan 37 from the early 70s. Stories, good or bad, sailing them, maintaining them, anything really. I'd like some real people's (if you are indeed real people, I'm making some huge assumptions here...) thoughts on the boat.

Thanks so much :)
 
Boat that I lusted after in my 'youth', the first one I encountered was owned by John Irwins family, he went on to be a yacht broker later, he fetched her from the factory and for a winter or two went around the clubs with his slides of the delivery trip, there was nothing to touch her at the time, they were regarded as horrendously expensive; in those days 37 was a BIG boat. Race oriented aft cockpit with big shiny winches.
Then in 2008 we were racing at WHYW, our main competitor for second place was another which we gave just a wee bit of time to (Finngulf 33 on CYCA rating), if the last day had been blowy they might have beaten us, that one looked just a bit tired but after 30 years to be expected. A boat for a sailor and one which surely must be a classic. The Finns build much better boats, (and build them better) than anything from Sweden. Teak decks of that age can be an issue?
 
Quandary said:
Boat that I lusted after in my 'youth', the first one I encountered was owned by John Irwins family, he went on to be a yacht broker later, he fetched her from the factory and for a winter or two went around the clubs with his slides of the delivery trip, there was nothing to touch her at the time, they were regarded as horrendously expensive; in those days 37 was a BIG boat. Race oriented aft cockpit with big shiny winches.
Then in 2008 we were racing at WHYW, our main competitor for second place was another which we gave just a wee bit of time to (Finngulf 33 on CYCA rating), if the last day had been blowy they might have beaten us, that one looked just a bit tired but after 30 years to be expected. A boat for a sailor and one which surely must be a classic. The Finns build much better boats, (and build them better) than anything from Sweden. Teak decks of that age can be an issue?
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You've pretty much agreed with everything I've heard previously. What a wonderful boat. Hmm :)
 
Wansworth said:
Are you lusting after another yacht..... so soon!
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Um, it's a long story. And very unexpected. And possibly ridiculous. And a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Also, ridiculous. Or not! Watch this space!

In current sailing news, we've got Marschallin to Plymouth and are getting somewhat used to her and her ways. She is lovely and we're enjoying sailing her. The dog remains unconvinced but that's dogs for you. I'll no doubt bung a load of photos/videos of her up her soon as I'm SO proud of her and how we've brought her back to life :)
 
Someone I know first did a round Britain in a little swann (Cygnet?) and having done that went round the world. He spent a lot of time fettling her before going, but I think it was one of the best sailing sea boats of its era.
 
Spent some time sorting a 431 last year. Built like the proverbial brick outhouse. Everthing was tufty and solid. But something of a submarine down below. No vis out, except by peering through the tiny cabin lights. This one had done some serious ocean work, including a dismasting in the pacific.
 
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