“AVISTA” is a modern classic by Sparkman & Stephens and Nautor Swan. I have very extensively overhauled and updated the equipment on “Avista” without compromising the original design since buying her in 1998.
Built by Nautor Swan O.Y. in Pietarsaari, Finland.
Date hull built 09/1977. Hull no 010 from a series of 40.
Built to Lloyds 1001A. Standard and Certified.
Yacht launched 03/1978.
Designers Sparkman & Stephens Inc. Design No 2238.
The original line drawings for “Avista” were signed by Olin Stephens in 2003.
Auxiliary Sloop with masthead rig.
S&S Swans are probably the best of all Swans produced todate and certainly “Avista” is the best 411 in the world. Swan 411s are a development of the popular Swan 41 and is a very well proportioned yacht, forty were built. She is a wonderful compromise between the aesthetics of yesterday and the performance of today. Her long overhangs, tumblehome and graceful sheer combined with a hull and rig designed to work in any conditions. The Swan 411 is a very powerful yacht, and is particularly competent upwind, a hallmark of all S&S designs. Together with the 65HP engine make motor sailing a breeze.
The legendary S&S design combined with the highest Scandinavian build quality of Nautor Swan make these yachts rugged ocean wanderers, second to none. The tried and tested traditional configuration below deck, make her a very safe and comfortable passage making yacht.
Yachting Monthly Swan 411 ‘AVISTA’ – Video review