COMMENTS
‘Sarah Mercedes’ is at the top end of the specifications for the Swan 48. She has three full cabins. Additional windows have been added during construction which have enhanced her already light filled interior. Carbon v-boom, top end electronics, satellite communications, bow and stern thrusters, air conditioning throughout…no expense has been spared from her construction and continues today.She is in turn-key condition and all services and upgrades have been performed only by authorised Nautor Swan services.
HULL
The hull is painted in Awlgrip Flag BlueThe hull topsides are foam cored glass fibre reinforced vinylester construction. Additional hull windows added during construction in owner’s cabin and aft cabinsCarbonautica 2.3m white painted GRP foldable gangwayDinghy garage added during construction.
Hull finish
The bottom has been treated with four layers of epoxy primer and two layers of anti-foulingKeelThe keel is SG420/12 cast iron fin assembled to a 3% antimonial lead bulbSteeringThere is a twin rudder steering system with double steering wheels. Weed deflector in front of rudder.Two composite steering pedestalsTwo 1.05m glass fibre steering wheels
DECK
Deck is of sandwich construction, using multiaxial glass fiber reinforced vinylester laminate and a low-density closed cell foam core.Full teak deck with additional teak work on coach roofand coamings, grey caulking.Winches and WindlassTwo Harken 60.2 STEA 24H electrical mainsheet winches in cockpitTwo Harken 60.2 STEA 24H electrical primary winches in cockpitAll halyards and control lines are led down to the main sheet and primarywinches in the cockpit.Windlass is a Maxwell RC10, 24 V. One wired remote control included in bow locker.
Sail Handling Systems
Self tacking jib system
Two aluminium genoa sheet tracks
Two genoa cars with adjustable pin stops
Two end stops with fairleads aft
Two end stops forward
Blocks
One standup block for main sheet at deck
One double block aft end of boom for main sheet
Two blocks forward end of boom for main sheet
Ten halyard blocks, recessed at mast
Two blocks, recessed at mast for main sheet
Two blocks for gennaker sheets, one each side on the bulwark
Organizers mounted under deck for halyard leads to cockpit
Spinlock clutches in cockpit
Deck fittings and extra Seasmart B240X folding s/s cleats
Lifeline gates on each side amidships
Cockpit cushions with backrest for cockpit area
Sunbathing cushions, 2 pcsThrow pillows
Extensive custom and upgraded canvas coversand sun protection by Elite Covers including:Custom sprayhood Larger sutombimini with stainless steel frame and zip on extension sections
Fleece lined wheel covers
Table cover with leather corners, foam padded top and sides
Zipped pedestal covers withsurface guards
Peaked tensile awning for V-boomPeaked foredeck awningV-boom sail cover
Transom cover
INTERIOR
The interior has been designed to ensure maximum comfort for long periods, both under sail and at anchor. She has beautiful European oak witha white treated surface for the bulkheads, the furniture is in a walnut satin finish with accent furniture in the saloon with a walnut, glossy finish. The floorboards are in walnut with white stripes. With three double cabins, (Owner’s forward cabin, port aft double cabin and twin starboard aft cabin), Sarah Mercedes provides a welcoming environment for her owner and guests. The two bathrooms are built in first grade materials. The lockers are in wood, the vanity tops are made in Corian and the shower stalls in GRP. Additional leather upgrades include leather pockets in saloon (3 pcs), forward cabin (4 pcs), leather wrapping for overhead and main companionway handrails in saloon, leather wrapping on mast in saloon. There is air conditioning and heating throughout and can be individually controlled by the guests. Fully air-conditioned throughout with individual cabin control panels. Heating mode in reverse cycle.29L fridge/freezer
Top loaded cockpit table fridge.-Insulated GRP box in the fixed mid part of the table, volume ca 50 L-Isotherm evaporator, Danfoss 24V DC air-cooled compressor Interior Arrangement
ENGINE AND THRUSTERS
The engine space is internally sound insulated.The engine is a Volvo D2-75 Saildrive, 55kW, 75 HpBow thruster, Side-Power SRVP-100-24IP(powered by own, separate batteries)Stern Thruster, Side-Power SRLP 100-24 (powered by own, separate batteries)
PLUMBING& VENTILATION
Fresh Water SystemCity water connection on the aft deckWatermaker Schenker Smart 100 Digital modular, 24V, DC with 100L p/h / 2400L p/d capacityDeck wash uses high pressurized fresh water with quick connection and shut off valve in anchor lockerBlack Water SystemPlanus 24V DC electric marine toiletsx2Air Conditioning/HeatingWebasto Blue Cool S-Series self contained units with individual cabin control units. Heating mode in reverse cycle
ELECTRICAL
AC SystemThe AC system is a 230 V 50 Hz single-phase three-wire AC-system. The AC system can be fed by 230 V 32 A shore power inlet.GeneratorDiesel generator M-GV8 PICCOLO K 230V / 50Hz Ungrounded, 8kVA (6kW) continuous 230V, installed in the engine room. Incl. Touch panel screen full color 5″. DC SystemBattery parallel switch for engine and generator batteriesService battery upgraded to a Lithium-Ion Victron Smart LiFePO4 with a Victron BMV 712 Smart battery mon-itor
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
SailingInstrumentsB&G H5000 hydra Package including B&G H5000 CPU Hydra, DST800sensor.Two graphic displaysinstalled on deck close to each pedestalNavigation SystemsB&G Zeus3 12” multifunction displays on each pedestal in cockpit B&G HALO 24 compact 24” dome radar antenna, integrated with the B&G Zeus3 navigation systemEntertainmentand CommunicationSystemsMarine stereo system Fusion MS-RA770 (AM/FM, WiFi streaming, optical in, USB, Bluetooth) and ceiling speakers B&W CCM-362 one pair in saloon. Connected to B&G NMEA2000 bus which allows control from MFDs
MAST & RIGGING
Hydraulic system, outhaul and boomvang, in conjunction withfour function hydraulic pump in cockpit Harken switch track Selden carbon v-boomA0 rope pack including 2:1 halyard with shackle blockStaysail rope pack including sheets and 2:1 halyard with shackle block
SAILS
(All North Sails)
3Di Ocean 700 Mainsail3Di Ocean 700 Furling jib3Di Ocean 700 Furling staysailNorLon G2 (NY90) Running gennakerHelix Furling gennaker Code-Tec
