It took 55 years for Nautor Swan to present the first yacht without a mast and sails. The world-renowned shipyard was founded in Pietarsaari, Finland, in 1966 and has been owned by Leonardo Ferragamo since 1999. The Italian fashion entrepreneur and sailing enthusiast launched the Swan Shadow in 2021, the first motorised model in the shipyard's history. For the second, the Swan Arrow, the Italo fins made a ten-metre leap in length. The motorised Swans are not built in Finland; the 23.20 metre long Swan Arrow came into its element at the Sanlorenzo site in La Spezia. Not by chance. At the beginning of August, Nautor Swan and Sanlorenzo unveiled their Fusion announced.
The unmistakable Swan lines were created, as already for the Shadow, by the Finn Jarkko Jämsén. It is characterised by the high proportion of concaves in the hull, while the superstructure has a straight, loft-like appearance. It is surrounded by a walkaround deck, which is modelled on the delta shape of the hull. A wide mahogany gunwale completes the bulwark at the top.
Rear almost seven metres wide
The Arrow has a maximum width of 6.90 metres at the stern. This already astonishing value is increased by a good two metres aft when the bulwarks on both sides move horizontally and create a 50 square metre open space. Jämsén adds:
"When we think about a sailing yacht, it's important that we spend most of our time out at sea. I think that's what initially attracts people to sailing. This ideology and of course the Mediterranean lifestyle were the initial inspiration for the concept. We wanted to maximise the feeling and enjoyment of being on the water and in the great outdoors and have combined this with all the comforts of a motor yacht."
Nautor had the 43-tonner laminated from GRP and carbon fibre. Designer Jarkko Jämsén is also a designer and is known for his efficient cracks; the hull has a pronounced chine at the bottom and a weakened one above. Construction number 1 "Solleone" was fitted with the top-of-the-range motorisation consisting of three diesel engines from Volvo Penta, each with up to 735 kilowatts on IPS units. This is expected to achieve a top speed of 40 knots and 30 knots with the standard twin engine.
Option for a third guest cabin
Below deck, there is a two-cabin layout with an owner's suite amidships, to which a small third cabin can be added on request. The lounge then has to make way to starboard. The galley on the port side and the crew cabin for two people in the forepeak are obligatory.
"Solleone" is the name of a Swan 115 that was built for Leonardo Ferragamo. The President of Nautor Swan expressed his excitement at the launch of the motor "Solleone": "Seeing the Swan Arrow in the water has changed my perspective. After months of watching her in the shipyard, I can truly appreciate that she demonstrates Nautor Swan's commitment to the evolution of yacht design while honouring the timeless heritage that perfectly embodies the Nautor DNA of elegance, performance, quality and reliability."
Nautor will be exhibiting the Swan Arrow at the upcoming in-water trade fairs in Cannes and Genoa.
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