Swift 40 Ketch

[Mike H.]

Looking at purchasing a 1978 - 1980 Swift 40 Ketch. They were designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in Korea to Lloyds of London standards.

They check off a lot of the boxes for they type of boat we are looking for.

Does anyone have any experience, knowledge, comments or criticisms of these boats?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Mike H.]

Here is a picture of one

 

[Mike H.]

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=5692
Here is a link to sailboat data

 

[JohnShannon]

Hmm not much response, well looking at sailboat data and comparing to the hunter vision 36 it looks like about the same LWL (same hull speed) a little bit more sail area but a lot more ballast and slightly more beam so I would guess overall greater righting moment = less tippy.
SF bay in the winter = low wind likely to be slower than the vision due to lower SA/D SF bay in the summer = adequate wind likely to be about as fast (same waterline) but less heeling
PHRF on the vision 138
PHRF on the Swift = ?

Interior space you can decide, construction quality? get a survey

Link to a blog http://sparkmanstephens.blogspot.com/2011/08/design-2134-c2-swift-40.html

 

[shemandr]

Here is a picture of one

It's a lot better looking photographed in the water than the diagram on SBD.
New England PHRF rates the North Star 80/20 at 195. According to SBD they are similar. But that may not account for differences in the rig.
If it fits most of your checkboxes, why don't you get after it?

 

[Mike H.]

Thanks guys. We're going to go look at two next week.

 

[sailaway78]

I don't know anything about that boat. But I can tell you that a ketch can be a joy to sail. After Katrina I helped a friend take an Allied Mistress, ( a 39 ) across the gulf from Tampa area to Houston. There are so many sail options, and the boat can be set up to maintain it's track, no auto pilot, no wheel steering, just get is set and forget it. Until the wind shifts of course.

 

[Curious Sailor]

Awesome picture!

 

[Gunni]

What sailaway said. I've got a special affection for Jib and Jigger cruising in a fresh breeze!

 

[JohnShannon]

Link to northstar 80/20 (same plans) owner

http://www.flyingjibe.com/Sailing/buying.htm

 

[Mike H.]

Link to northstar 80/20 (same plans) owner

http://www.flyingjibe.com/Sailing/buying.htm

THANK YOU!
I read all that info and have reached out to William by email.
Thanks again!
Mike

 

[SV daisy]

We have had one of these for over 10 yrs We love her. Comfy, safe and strong. If you end up buying one of these drop us a line. Cheers. Steve

 

[SV daisy]

 

[Ron20324]

NICE looking boat there, Daisy !

 

[Curious Sailor]

awesome boat!where was the pic taken?

 

[SV daisy]

Thanks. The pic was taken from our dingy at Stansbury, South Australia. We are anchored behind a sand spit along side a scallop bed. Jump over with the dive gear on and get a feed.
Cheers
Steve

 

[RHSmith]

We own a Swift 33, and are looking for a Swift Insignia. Does anyone have one that is of decent resolution?
Thanks,