1973 Nautor Swan 44/003

This beautiful, well maintained Swan 44 is what many consider to be the best of the classic Swan attributes and remains to this day a sought after vessel for both racing and cruising, Her sea worthy hull and comfortable/practical interior layout make her a joy to sail.

Originally commissioned in 1973 as Superstar of Hamble where it was then named Best in Show at the London Boat Show in January 1973. That year she did various races throughout Europe. She was then freighted to Sydney, Australia, to compete in the Southern Cross Cup which included the Sydney to Hobart race found them winning the Team Award. She was sold in Australia and re-commissioned as Mirabooka and raced several more Sydney to Hobart races with J. Bennetto at the helm.

In 1990, this Swan 44 appeared in San Diego as Adriana and was raced for years by the San Diego Yacht Club Commodore Myron Lyon. She was raced in the 2000 Pacific Cup with Myron at the helm and finished 4th in the class of 20.

In 2004 the boat was sold to Norman and Candace Thersby and renamed Kyalami. Extensive upgrades include new engine, transmission, rigging, generator, wind generator, batteries, inverter charger, refrigeration, electronics, etc. In 2011 she participated in the Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally to Mexico finishing in Cabo San Lucas. Since then she has been cruised in and around Mexico including La Paz, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta and Barra de Navidad.

A 2015 survey is available upon request.

Tankage

Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1) 40 gal; 1) 38 gal Day Tank, Total of 78 Gallons
Water Tanks: 2
Water Tank Capacity: 44 gal, Total of 88 Gallons

Accommodations

The owner's stateroom is aft with single berths, port and starboard separated by two hanging lockers, storage space and seat. There is storage beneath both bunks. The head is accessed from the starboard side of the stateroom and includes vanity and sink, toilet (with fresh or sea water flush), shower and storage locker. The head is also accessible from the main cabin. The companionway hatch is on the center line with a ladder, making access to the cockpit and communication from down below to the those on deck very easy and safe.

Moving forward to port into the main cabin, there is a large hanging locker followed by the galley, complete with double stainless sinks with hot and cold pressure water, large top loading refrigerator, and 3-burner gimbaled propane stove with oven.

The Nav station is to starboard which is the electronic and electrical control station for the vessel. There is storage under the seat, bookcase, drawers and storage under the chart table. Further forward there are pilot uppers and transom lowers both port and starboard separated by a drop leaf table with storage. Forward of the berths are storage lockers and drawers. Moving further forward is the forward stateroom with a hanging locker to port and a general storage locker to starboard and a spacious "V" berth with custom mattress. The entire interior is varnished teak with teak and holly soles with vinyl and teak overheads and Alpen cabin lights.

Galley

Refrigerator/Freezer: Seafrost 12V
Portable 12V Refrigerator/Freezer; Engel
Stove: 3-Burner, Propane with Oven
Sink: Double with Pressurized Hot and Cold Water
Provisioned for Microwave
Other: Gas Alarm and Propane Solenoid

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

SSB: Icon IC-M802

Pactor Controller for Internet, 2011

VHF: Icon IC-M604 with Repeater in Cockpit
GPS/Radar: Garmin, 2015
Comar CSB200 Class B AIS Transponder/Receiver, 2011
Autopilot: B&G, Hydra 2000 Series Instruments

Log-Speedometer
Wind Speed and Direction
Depth Sounder
Plotter

Radar Pole and Gimbaled Dome
Compass: Ritchie 6"
CD Player
Cockpit Speakers
Clock
Other: Garmin (2015)

8” display at Chart Table
10” Repeater at Helm Station

Electrical Equipment

Batteries: All New 2024
Shore Power: 30 amp
Generator: 5000W Northern Lights
Watermaker: Spectra 380, 12V
Inverter: 2500W Outback
Battery Charger: 200 amp Outback
Solar Panel Controller: TriStar YD-RM-2 (at Nav Station)
Fuel Transfer and Filter System from Main to Day Tank (Switch at Nav Station)
Electrical System: DC12V; AC110V
Interior Lighting: Alpen, 14

Mechanical Equipment and Engine Details

Bilge Pump: Electric
Output Diaphragm Pump with Overboard Discharge amidships
Propeller: 3 Blade, Bronze, Feathering Max
Steering: Wheel
Transmission: KM4A1
Watermaker: Spectra 380, 12V

Sails and Rigging

Fully Battened Vectron Mainsail; Hood
Harkin Battcar System
Gennaker/Cruising Spinnaker: Top Down Furler
Furling Genoa
Roller Furling: Vectron Jib, Hood
Tolling Furling: Staysail
140 Mylar/Kevlar Gennaker
Standing Rigging: Replaced 2010
Spinnaker Pole: Carbon Fiber
Staysail Stay: Removable
Boom Vang
Backstay Adjuster: Hydraulic
Slab Reef Boom
Mainsheet Traveler: Harkin
All Lines Led Aft through 16+ Clutches
Running Rigging: Heavy duty and racing genoa sheets, spinnaker sheets, afterguys, changing sheets, spare halyards- main and jib, preventer, boomvang. Multiple other lines and running rigging appropriate for offshore sailing.

Deck and Hull Equipment

Anchor: 60Ib Manson with 275' 3/8” Chain
Anchor windless: Maxwell with Remote Control
Anchor washdown pump at windless

Cockpit aft arch holds 4 135 watt Kyocera solar panels (2 retractable)

Dinghy: Hercules 9’ Inflatable with chaps. Includes 5hp Nissan outboard Engine. Rarely used and stored inside
Covers and Curtains: Spray Hood, Mainsail Cover, Lazyjacks, 2 Shade Tree Awnings, 2 Wind Scoops, Cockpit Sun Cover for Storing, and Hatch Covers

The solid fiberglass Sterling painted hull light blue (2004).Topside repainted with epoxy paint (2014 Gabriel in La Cruz). The keel has been modified by Scott Kaufman Yachts, Inc. (1979). Drawing #030-1-D 65K. Skeg hung rudder has been modified.

Safety Equipment

Lifejackets: 4 USCG Approved PFD's
EPIRB
Emergency Tiller Steering
Hand Pump Installed in Cockpit
MOM: Man Overboard Module
Emergency Ladder
Lee Cloths for all Single Bunks

Additional Equipment

Spare Alternator for Main Engine
Winch Spares
Numerous other Spares Consistent for Extended Cruising
Assortment of Tools

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.

1973 Nautor Swan 44/003

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Engine 1 Specifications

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