Engine
Perkins 4.108M
Total Power
37hp
Engine Hours
20
Class
Cruiser/Racer
Length
13.11m
Year
1978
Model
431
Capacity
-
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Boat Details
Description
Nautor Swan 431
Introducing the 1978 Nautor Swan 431, a timeless masterpiece of Finnish craftsmanship and renowned naval architecture by Sparkman & Stephens. This 43-foot cruiser-racer epitomizes the blend of performance and luxury that Swan yachts are celebrated for. Built with offshore cruising and racing in mind, the Swan 431 delivers exceptional stability, speed, and durability—hallmarks of its robust GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) hull and deck construction.
From the sleek lines of its monohull design to its deep, lead-keel that offers superior upwind performance, the Swan 431 handles effortlessly in various sea conditions. The spacious, well-laid-out cockpit provides a perfect command center for the skipper, while the powerful sloop rig ensures excellent sail balance and easy maneuverability. Below deck, this vessel boasts a meticulously crafted teak interior with accommodations that blend comfort and practicality, featuring a cozy saloon, full-function galley, and generous sleeping quarters for up to six passengers.
The 1978 Swan 431 is revered for its seaworthiness, capable of handling bluewater passages or weekend cruising with ease. For those seeking the elegance of a classic Swan yacht with a proven racing pedigree, this yacht offers an incredible balance of speed, safety, and long-range cruising capability. Ideal for sailors who appreciate performance without sacrificing the pleasure of refined sailing, the Swan 431 remains a coveted vessel among collectors and enthusiasts alike, offering an unparalleled yachting experience.
This boat has crossed the Atlantic twice. The present owner purchased the yacht in 2017 and performed major restoration. Pretty much replaced or rebuilt all systems, also added many additional features. The present owner is a 40-year master marine technician. The boat was on the hard in Connecticut for 8 years prior to sale to current owner in 2017. The current owner is selling the yacht because they no longer need such a large yacht. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. Immediately available for sale
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Other Details
Detailed Description
Restoration
- The teak deck was replaced with a unidirectional fiberglass deck then faired epoxy primed and painted w Glasurit basecoat/clearcoat and KiwiGrip non-skid, replaced in 2018. The cockpit has 3/8’ Vepo EVA teak like foam installed in 2022.
- The bottom was taken down the gel coat and resealed with a SeaHawk 2-part epoxy barrier coat and ablative paint 2020. Full fresh coat bottom paint 2024
- The topsides were refinished and painted with a Glasurit base coat/clear coat finish in 2021.
- See notes below for additional restorations, replacements and upgrades.
Accommodations
- V berth with 2 pipe berths and sail/line/lifejacket storage underneath. Anchor locker forward of v berths.
- Hallway between v berth and main salon has 3 hanging lockers and storage lockers underneath on port side. Starboard side has large head with sink and shower and Skipper Head toilet with holding tank.
- Main salon has folding table capable of seating 8 comfortably. Port side settee with pilot birth above. Starboard side has u shaped settee with optional library above.
- Custom Liquor cabinet in main salon on port side
- Storage compartments behind and below settees on both sides
- Starboard aft section of main salon has large nav station and breaker panel. Wet hanging locker behind nav station.
- Port aft section of main salon has galley dual sinks w potable and seawater pumps, 2 burner propane cook top and functioning oven/broiler with outboard vented fan, larger fridge with custom S/S drawer.
- Aft stateroom contains single berth on starboard side and widened double berth on pot side
- All berths have roll out prevention systems
- Main salon and aft cabins are equipped with 12 volt fans and Espar heating system.
- Floorboards revarnished 2019
- Large Brass Ship clock & Barometer in main salon. Brass clock in aft stateroom
- Gimbled lantern in main salon
Machinery
Completely rebuilt Perkins 4-108m diesel engine
2018 Replaced motor mounts
new S/S shaft and coupling
repacked stuffing box w DuraMax stuffing
replaced Cutlas bearing
performed valve job
replaced transmission damper plate
replaced all molded hoses on engine
boiled out heat exchanger and oil cooler
21” two blade Max Prop
2019 Rebuilt transmission
Replaced transmission cooler
2023 Replaced fuel injector nozzles
Rebuilt fuel injector pump
Installed electric fuel pump
2024 Short block engine rebuild
New pistons, rings, bearings, camshaft tappets and ground camshaft
Installed new hour meter
Rebuilt raw water pump
Electrical
2023 4 Group 31 AGM House battery bank
1 Group 27 Lead Acid Engine battery
2022 Xantrex TrueCharge 40amp battery charger
2022 Victron BMV712 battery monitor with Bluetooth
Balmar 140 amp alternator
Balmar MC614 3step voltage regulator
2018 Replace all 110v breakers
2X 50ft 30amp shore power cords
Electronics
2018 3 B&G Triton multifunction displays, 2 in cockpit, 1 in Nav Station
1 B&G 9’ Vulcan chart plotters in cock pit
8” Simrad NS8 Chart plotter in Nav Station
2 B&G OP50 remote controls, 1 in cockpit, 1 in Nav Station
B&G Triton autopilot controlled at helm
B&G NAC3 Autopilot computer
B&G Precision 9 digital compass
B&G 508 masthead wind transducer
B&G knot meter/depth transducer
All wired with NEMA 2000
B&G V50 VHF w AIS
B&G H50 remote Wireless VHF with mike
Digital yacht AIT 2000 AIS transponder
Fusion stereo system with salon and cockpit speakers. System works with bluetooth
Comfort
Interior overhead dual switched for red or white lighting
Floors light with red night lighting
2018 Replaced freshwater pump and repaired plumbing. Holds pressure indefinitely
Installed holding tank, Y valve and deck pump out fitting
Espar heater with custom boaster fan and new S/S exhaust hose
All interior lighting converted to LED
2019 Replaced hot water element on S/S 8-gallon Hot water tank
Rebuilt Skipper Head toilet
2022 Replaced refrigeration with Seafrost BD12 system and S/S plate
Installed custom divider and spillover fan in fridge
Installed new galley facet
Replaced galley whaler manual foot pump
Deck Gear
Standing rigging replaced 2 years prior to 8 year lay up and sale to new owner
Comes with Jib sheets, heavy and light air spin sheets, multiple spare lines and changer sheets
4:1 back stay runners
Permanent baby stay and additional removable Staysail stay
2 jib halyards
2 spin halyards
2 staysail halyards
Forespar spinnaker pole
Movable spin car on mast
Adjustable jibe preventor
Toping lift and downhaul
Boom lift
2018 Rewired mast, all lighting convert to LED
Replaced gaskets on all Goet hatches, no leaks
Cleaned and lubed all winches
2- Lewmar 65 self-tailing primary winches
2- Lewmar 48 self-tailing secondary winches
4- Lewmar 42 self-tailing halyard winches
4 – Lewmar 40 halyard/staysail winches.
Lewmar Main sheet traveler system w traveler and mainsheet rope clutches and Lewmar 42 self-tailing winches on each side of cockpit
New Harken stanchion jib furling line blocks and swivel cleat
New Doyle Dacron cruising Main
2020 New bimini, spray dodger and main sail cover
Rebuilt Profurl jib reefing system
New bearings
Anodized
2022 New jib sheets
Rebuilt steering pedestal
Sandblasted and powder coated
New bearings and bushings
New S/S cables
Repacked rudder stuffing box
2024 New Sobstad 144% high clewed jib with luff foam for better reefability
Rebuilt Navtex Hydraulic backstay adjuster
3 coats of varnish on all deck teak
Specs
LOA – 43.25’
LWL – 33.33’
Beam – 13.41’
Depth - 7’4”
Displacement - 26,000lbs.
Ballast – 11,900lbs., Lead weight
Hull and deck construction – Fiberglass w foam core
Hull type – Fin with rudder on skeg
Engine - 4.108 M Diesel, 37Hp 12hours
Rigging type - Masthead sloop
Rig Measurements - I : 59’, J : 18’, P : 53.25, E : 13.75
Sail Area 896 sq ft
Main – 366 sq ft. Dacron, new in 2018
Jib 144% – 530 sq ft, Dacron, with foam in luff for better reefability.
Spinnaker – 1700 sq ft with sock, flown 5-10 times, excellent condition
Storm jib – good condition
Fresh water capacity
120 gallon cold
8 gallons hot
Fuel capacity – 40 gallons
Also included
Aires wind vane self-steering system
Swim ladder
40 lb. Danford anchor with 12” od chain and 100’ of rohde
Dyneema jack lines
Misc harnesses and boatswain chair
Life raft under port cockpit seat, needs certification
Inflatable life jackets
Man overboard pole and strobe light
Life Sling with lifting block and tackle
Horseshoe buoy
Throw line
2 new ¾”x50’ braided dock lines
4 1” twisted mooring lines of varying lengths
Multiple spare dock lines
4 new large fenders and covers
Horns & Ship bell
Flares and flare gun
4 fire extinguishers
First aid kit
Misc Spare parts
Impellors
Fuel and oil filters
Sail repair kit
Light bulbs
Shackles, rings, cleats, hardware, etc.
Misc tools and wood working equipment
Galley
Cups, plates, bowls and silverware
Misc pots and pans
Knives and cooking utensils
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Wind Speed and Direction:✓
Repeater(s):✓
Navigation Centre:✓
Plotter:✓
Autopilot:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
GPS:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
AIS:✓
Inside Equipment
Oven:✓
Manual Bilge Pump:✓
Marine Head:✓
Heating:✓
Hot Water:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Sea Water Pump:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Liferaft:✓
Cockpit Cushions:✓
Swimming Ladder:✓
Rigging
Steering Wheel:✓
Spinnaker Pole:✓
Sails
Storm Jib:✓
Battened Mainsail:✓
Spinnaker:✓
Furling Genoa:✓
Propulsion
Engine Make:Perkins
Engine Model:4.108M
Engine Year:1978
Total Power:37hp
Engine Hours:20
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:V-drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:2 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall:13.21m
Max Draft:2.23m
Beam:4.06m
Length at Waterline:10.13m
Weights
Dry Weight:11,793kg
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fibreglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:120 x (Stainless Steel)
Fuel Tank:40 x (Stainless Steel)
Holding Tank:20 x (Plastic)