Developed with Torqeedo, the first Swan 88 splashed in Pietarsaari, with the model scheduled to debut at Cannes in September.

Nautor Swan has launched the Swan 88, the Finnish shipyard’s first yacht to feature hybrid electric propulsion, which was developed in collaboration with Torqeedo. Featuring an overall length of 26.54m and a beam of 6.79m (22ft 3in), the performance superyacht was moved out of her shed at the Boatbuilding Technology Centre and craned into the water at the House of Swan in Pietarsaari.

Giovanni Pomati, Nautor Group’s CEO, said: “The Swan 88 marks an important milestone for the shipyard’s production. It’s the first hybrid propulsion yacht, which has seen a constant collaboration with Torqeedo and has contributed to the study and development of the same features across the entire range, not just maxi yachts. 

“This important new model represents Swan’s 360-degree essence, the DNA that for 58 years has made our boats recognisable worldwide, and we’re very proud of it.”

The hull and deck are full carbon-fibre epoxy construction, utilising the benefits of Sprint® lamination technology together with the yard’s proprietary advanced carbon mould technology.

The Swan 88 was designed by the shipyard’s regular collaborators: German Frers for naval architecture, Misa Poggi for interior design, and Lucio Micheletti of Micheletti + Partners for exterior styling.

The new model’s innovations include the shape of the coachroof, “inspired by the wind with the essential and dynamic lines enhanced”, as well as a transom featuring a ‘beach club’ swim platform. The natural light flooding in from the atrium-style companionway as well as the coachroof and hull windows provide bright interiors.

Despite its LOA, the performance maxi satisfies the sub-24m load line rule for compliance to the light MCA charter regulations, giving owners the opportunity to earn charter income while reducing running and management costs. The appendages dedicated to cruising are a moderate draught fin T-keel of 4m and twin rudders, which reduce draught and increase safety and balance.

Joining the 98, 100, 108, 120 and 128 in the Swan Maxi line, the Swan 88 will make her worldwide debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 10-15 before appearing at the superyacht-focused Monaco Yacht Show from September 25-28. Swan recently appointed Simpson Marine as its exclusive agent for Asia.

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