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1978 Nautor Swan 391 located in California for sale

39' Nautor Swan 391



Year
Length
Beam
Draft
Location
Price
1978
39'
12.5'
7.2'
California
$63,875

Description:
1978 Nautor Swan 39 Ron Holland Design
Located in Santa Barbara, California

Offered for sale is a beautiful example of the sought-after Ron Holland-designed Swan 39. One of only 33 ever built, this yacht represents a rare blend of performance, strength, and timeless design from Nautor SwanFinlands premier builder of bluewater sailing yachts.

The Swan 39 was ahead of its time, combining racing performance with cruising comfort. Her sleek lines, deep fin keel, and responsive helm make her a joy to sail in all conditions. Below deck, the layout is classic Swan: warm teak joinery, a well-appointed galley, spacious nav station, and comfortable berthsperfect for offshore passages or weekend cruising.

This particular Swan 39 has been lovingly maintained and cruised primarily on the West Coast. She's equipped with a reliable Perkins 4-108 diesel engine, and a comprehensive sail inventory. Her build quality, design pedigree, and proven sailing characteristics make her a standout in any harbor.

Key Features:

Ron Holland design fast, balanced, and capable offshore

Only 33 Swan 39s built

Perkins 4-108 diesel engine (50hp)

Solid fiberglass hull with fin keel and skeg rudder

Classic Swan interior with rich teak, pilot berths, and storage

Large sail inventory for cruising and racing

Located in Santa Barbara

A true offshore thoroughbred with Swan pedigree, this Ron Holland 39 is ready for her next adventure. Rare to market and well-loved, shes an ideal vessel for those seeking performance, beauty, and build quality in one exceptional package.

Equipment:
Rod rigging, Perkins 4.108 recently serviced, flawless teak decks, new hull & combing paint, complete bottom job summer 2024, new dripless packing, new cutlass bearing, new turnbuckles, two new North mainsails (2024 & 2025), new 130% genoa (2024), so many upgrades and spares, too much to list!

Location: Santa Barbara, California
L109563
8054512079

Material
Hull
Type
Rigging
Cabins
Condition
fiberglass
monohull
racer/cruiser
masthead sloop
2
excellent

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This Nautor Swan 391 Added 04-Aug-2025



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