Nautor Swan 38

General details of the Nautor Swan 38

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About the Nautor Swan 38

Step aboard the legendary Nautor Swan 38 “Turning Point”, an icon among sailing yachts and one of Sparkman & Stephens’ most beloved designs. This 1977 classic (build number 99) is part of an exclusive series of just 116 built between 1974 and 1979 – and has more than proven her reputation as a seaworthy cruiser/racer.

The “Turning Point” is not just a classic sailing yacht; she is a household name in Dutch competitive sailing and has won numerous prizes. With her sleek lines, powerful rigging and strikingly high mast, she is surprisingly fast – especially in light winds, she leaves modern yachts behind.

Equipped with an extensive set of sails, mostly from North Sails, this ship is fully ready to sail. The beautiful teak deck, professionally laid by Loedeman Elburg in 2005, contributes to the elegant appearance of this Swan.

The “Turning Point” combines the best of both worlds: classic aesthetics and sporty performance. A sailing yacht for purists who appreciate authentic craftsmanship, but also the sensation of a well-trimmed boat under full sail.

For those looking for a characterful yacht with a rich history and impressive sailing characteristics, this is a unique opportunity. The “Turning Point” is not just a boat – it is a lifestyle on the rhythm of wind and water.

Innovations:
2024 - injectors and fuel pump Bukh engine overhauled
2024 - exchange engine Bukh DV20
2024 - upholstery in the salon renewed
2023 - Hagoort genoa 1 filmless membrane
2023 - Plastimo compass on steering position
2022 - Icom Marine Radio
2019 - B&G chartplotter
2018 - North mainsail
2013 - AIS Advansea
2012 - North spinnaker 0.75
2012 - North genoa 2
2008 - Webasto heating
2006 - newly laid teak deck Loedeman Elburg only glued
2002 - Victron battery charger

General:
Name of ship Turning Point, Nautor Swan 38, length 11.66 m, width 3.53 m, draft 2.00 m, year of construction 1977, construction number 99, builder Nautor Swan, designer Sparkman & Stephens, round bilge, fin keel, polyester, teak deck, water displacement 8300 kg, ballast 3200 kg, wheel steering, anchor with leading chain and anchor line, stainless steel swimming ladder, interior panelling teak, 6 berths, 2 cabins, standing height saloon 1.81 m, bed length forward 1.95 m, bed length longitudinal benches 1.95 m, bed length aft of pilot's berth to starboard 1.98 m and spacious single bed to port 1.95 m.

Engine:
Engine type Bukh DV20, 20 hp, replacement engine installed 2024, injectors and fuel pump overhauled 2024, diesel, propeller shaft drive with Volvo Penta gland water lubricated, direct cooling, 2-blade folding propeller, stainless steel fuel tank 110 liters, signal for oil pressure and temperature.

Rigging:
Air draft 17 m, top rigged, North Sails mainsail triradial cut, Hagoort genoa 1 filmless membrane, tuff-luff system, North Sails 3DL genoa 2 white, North 3DL genoa 3 grey, North 0.75 spinnaker, spinnaker De Vries Sails 1.5 ounce (1985, old but usable), stainless steel rigging, sprayhood, Lewmar ST55 sheet winches, 6 winches in total.

Navigation and equipment:
1x starter battery, 2x light battery from 2021, 12 Volt system, shore power connection, Victron battery charger Ah, B&G Zeus 7 inch chartplotter, Plastimo compass on steering position, B&G depth sounder analogue, B&G log analogue, B&G anemometer analogue, B&G anemometer close wind analogue, B&G Hydra 2 digital repeater at chart table, Furuno GPS at chart table, Icom IC-M330 marine radio, Advansea AIS transceive, Pioneer radio/CD player, navigation lights of which tricolor LED. Defective: autopilot, SSB receiver and manual seawater pump.

Gas and water:
Stainless steel water tank 220 litres, manual water pressure system, underwater toilet, Frigomatic refrigerator, 3-burner ENO stove (gas), oven, gas bun, Webasto hot air heating on diesel.

Disclaimer:
Information is provided to the best of our knowledge and belief, however yacht brokerage eSailing is not liable for the quality and/or description of the vessel.