1999 Nautor Swan Swan 40

From 1999, Nautor Swan 40, BASTET is hull number 52 of this rare and highly desirable German Frers design. A brokerage yacht such as this offers the opportunity to own something truly special, particularly when you consider the cost of building a yacht of this calibre today. Combining performance with cruising comfort, as you would expect from Frers, the trademark Swan good looks come as standard. BASTET has clearly been a well-loved member of the family, with the particulars showing timely updates and regular maintenance.ConstructionRCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean” (or Cat B – whichever is appropriate) Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:Fibreglass single skin hull with white gelcoat finish.Antifoul February 2026.Hull polished February 2026. Keel & Rudder:Lead keel with bulb.Composite elliptical rudder.Composite rudder stock.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:1 x Nanni Diesel 4.150he. 35HP. Thermostatic engine blower.Dripless stuffing box.Rope cutter. Maintenance & Performance:Engine Hours: Approx. 5000 as of March 2026. Engine service Feb 2026.Gearbox replaced 2016.Cruising speed – approx. 6.5 knots.Maximum speed – approx. 7.6 knots.Range 700 miles @ 5.5kts. Propulsion & Steering:1 x 3-bladed MaxProp (refurbished 2025).Composite pedestal.Wheel steering.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:12V ships service. Battery Banks:ADVERC battery management system.1 x Engine start battery.6 x 4PZS 420 2v WET Deep Cycle batteries (2023). Battery Chargers:Mastervolt 12/60 battery charger. Alternators:120amp domestic alternator.60amp engine alternator.  Shore Power:240V shore power.Plumbing SystemsFresh Water & Water Heating System:Hot and cold pressurised water.Hot water tank. Bilge Pumps:2 x Manual bilge pumps.TankageFuel:Total fuel capacity 240 litres in 2 stainless-steel tanks.Separ fuel/water separator. Fresh Water:Total water capacity of 480 litres in 2 stainless-steel tanks. Blackwater Holding Tank:Holding tank situated aft – for aft head. Navigation EquipmentNavigations Area:Raymarine E120W.ST70 multifunction display.Furuno GPS Navigator (as backup).Furuno Navtex NX 300.Sea Me.Simrad RS 82 VHF.Iridium  Go. Cockpit:6 x ST70 Multifunction displays.Raymarine autopilot controller.Raymarine E90W on binnacle.Domestic EquipmentGalley:1 x Coolmatic 12V refrigeration unit (air cooled).Force 10 stove - 3 burners and oven. Heads/Showers:2 x Head compartments, one forward one aft.Sink, handheld shower with mixer tap.2 x Jabsco toilets. Heating & Ventilation:Eberspacher heating (2026). Entertainment:Stereo radio.Speakers in saloon.Cockpit speakers. Lighting:Overhead lighting.Reading lamps.AccommodationSummary of Accommodation:8 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon.Full Nautor teak interior.Blue cloth covers except navigator seat and fore cabin which are PVC. Description of Layout from Forward: Forward Cabin:V-berth.Hanging locker.Seat.Infill cushion.Storage lockers above berths.En-suite head with vanity sink, hand held shower and toilet. Main Saloon:Lockers and bookshelves to starboard.Settees port and starboard plus port pilot berthDrop leaf table on centreline.Chart table aft end of saloon, starboard. Galley:Situated on port side, in passageway to aft cabin.Corian countertops.Double sink on centreline with covers on sink in Corian.3-burner Force 10 stove. Owner’s Aft Cabin:Double berth on starboard side.Berth on port side.Private owner’s head.Deck EquipmentRig:Triple spreader Nautor aluminium rig. Standing rigging replaced 2017.Spinnaker poles. 1 x Aluminium and 1 x carbon fibre.Harken track.Navtec hydraulic vang & backstay (Serviced Feb 2026).System 50 panel in cockpit.Harken headsail roller furling.Trysail track.Removeable inner forestay for storm jib. Winches: 2 x Lewmar primary winches.4 x Lewmar halyard winches on coachroof.2 x Lewmar secondary winches. Sails: One Sails main Dyneema supported woven Dacron 2014.One Sails genoa Dyneema supported woven Dacron 2014.Unused trysail Sanders 1999.Unused Storm Jib 1999.3 x Spinnakers Sanders 1999.Asymmetric Spinnaker Quantum Sails.Mainsail cover.Foresail cover. General:Fold out bathing platform.Opening goiot hatches.Opening goiot ports.Custom pedestal guards.Dorades.Dorade guards.Port lifeline gate. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:CQR Anchor with chain and rode.Lofrans electric windlass. Covers and Canvas: Sprayhood over entrance hatchSprayhood main cockpit.Suede leather cover for steering wheel.Wheel cover.Safety EquipmentFlares.3 x Lifejackets Ocean Safety 4 person Liferaft (service due, expired 2025).JonBuoy Automatic Danbuoy horseshoe. Fire-Fighting Equipment:2 x Handheld Fire extinguishers.Engine compartment extinguisher.