Design
The sailplan is designed to be flexible with a large foretriangle that enables owners to choose from a wide range of headsail configurations with up to four stays so the total sail area can be split into easily managed proportions
the central players in the international design team would be Germán Frers. Highly regarded as having created some of the most striking boats in the world, his team’s involvement provided a guarantee of good looks. Add to this Lucio Micheletti’s expertise in exterior design and Misa Poggi’s acknowledged talent for interior design and it’s hard to see this as anything other than a dream team. ‘As we worked through the early design concepts it became clear that the 108 provides a great deal of versatility when it comes to the interior configuration. An example of this is the ability to have crew accommodation aft for up to five people, along with a large owner’s cabin forward without compromising the space amidships that’s required for a spacious
saloon and well-proportioned guest accommodation. ‘Interestingly, among the people that are
‘The 108’s sailplan caters for a wide range of tastes’
looking currently at the 108, all are focused on blue water cruising around the world, no one is looking at the grand prix racing scene. Having said that, superyacht regattas are frequently part of the planning for those who aremainly focused on cruising. This also says a great deal about why we
were keen to create amodern hull shape with good performance while still tapping into the elements thatmake for a comfortable long-distance cruiser.’ The option for a lifting keel is another
example of this dual thinking as a practical solution for owners who seek to combine the benefits of a long-legged global cruiser with a superyacht that can enjoy the best harbours and anchorages
in the world. ‘The option for a lifting keel is one that
is being asked for more and more,’ Pomati continues. ‘It’s a little bit like carbon masts were a few years ago. Back then carbon masts were an option, today they are standard aboard this size of boat and I see lifting keels goingmuch the same way. ‘The use of stern thrusters is another
example.Where once they were considered a plus, now they are a regular part of the specifications formany Swan owners.’ The sailplan is another area where the
108 has been designed to be able to cater for a wide range of tastes. Fromin-boom furling tomore racing-oriented square- toppedmainsails, the new SwanMaxi can cater for a range of rig options. The ample foretriangle provides a similar scope for a variety of headsail configurations where up to four stays can break down the total sail area into easilymanaged proportions that
A long, fully integrated bowsprit provides plenty of separation between an A-sail or code sail and the furled genoa while keeping the anchor well clear of the plumb bow
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