Nautor’s Swan launches first motor yacht, appoints Asian dealership

Nautor’s Swan has launched its first motor yacht, the Swan Shadow, and has appointed an Asian dealership for the boat.

Eric Noyel, founder & CEO of Asiamarine, says: “We are absolutely delighted to be associated with Nautor’s Swan and the new Swan Shadow. Swan are one of the most renowned of all the premier boating brands, owned by Leonardo Ferragamo, and known worldwide for performance, quality, elegance, and innovative design. Their move into the motor yacht sector of the market is truly a milestone moment, and Asiamarine is proud to be an integral part of this, in Asia.”   

Nautor’s Swan has been building boats since 1966 and recently appointed a new agent in Mexico. In 56 years, Nautor’s Swan has launched more than 2,300 sailing yachts from 36 to 125ft, with 94 different models. Its latest product, the Swan Shadow, a 43ft (13.2m) motor yacht, is marketed as a superyacht or limousine tender, or a day tripper.

The Swan Shadow is designed by marine architect Jarkko Jämsén, and re-expresses much of the DNA of Nautor’s Swan sailing yachts. Jämsén worked on the design of the ClubSwan 50 sailing yacht in collaboration with in-house Swan designer Juan K, one of the world’s most prominent naval architects.

The Swan Shadow offers a unique deck layout with three variations, each sporting a perfectly flat walkaround deck space. There are both short and long T-top versions, and a configuration with an enclosed deckhouse that turns the boat into a luxury limousine. Five different, modular, deck layouts can be installed, starting with the standard wet bar unit and adding on additional table, seating and sunpad sections. 

Power is supplied by three outboard engines ranging from 225 to 350 hp each. The design means that the engines are not any sort of a barrier to the sea, since immediately aft of the engines is an innovative swim deck arrangement offering multi-use functionality.