The
tradition of innovation
A visit to Nautor's
Swan factory at Pietarsaari is a truly rewarding experience. For those
with a yacht in build, it is an opportunity to witness the construction
process at first hand. The scale of operation is impressive, but it
is not surprising, considering the high level of sophistication of the
final product. At the Design Office, arrangements and detailed drawings
take into account ergonomics, practically and visual appeal.
Technological research
and development in the construction methods are regarded as important
as the advances in the yacht design and layouts.
Among the solutions undertaken,
it led to the production of composite rudder stocks by Resin Transfer
Moulding, a procedure which is unique in the industry.
More recently, it
has enabled the use of the pre-preg carbon fibre/Nomex cored bulkheads
and deck for the Swan 80 and 82RS.
Decision upon the production
process are not taken lightly and are based upon many years of cruising
and racing experience. It takes about four months to complete a Swan
48, nine months to a Swan 80.
In that time, each yacht
receives the attention of many different departments at Nautor's Swan,
from engineering drawings to lamination, from epoxy-bonded teak decking
to the anodising facility for fittings and spars, from rigging to electrics.
Nautor's Swan builds
sailing yachts for dedicated, enthusiastic yachtsmen and women who want
to sail their yachts in maximum comfort and safety: this is the foundation
upon which their unbeatable reputation of this company has been built.
The unrivalled craftsmanship
of Swan Yachts represents a synthesis of quality, beauty and performance
for family cruising as well as sailing in the toughest conditions. Nautor's
Swan is the essence of passion and unrelenting commitment to excellence
in yachting.
The
yard
The history
The tradition of innovation
Inside swan
A talent for design
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