The result is a truly competitive model with an exciting one-design class that can enjoy very close racing, without the restrictions of stripped out racers that make few concessions to cruising comfort. Aquarius has been continually optimized and improved to make her a quick and competitive yacht not only in her one design class but in IRC, IMS and CSA racing as well.
She was developed and maintained by a professional team drawing upon the knowledge of race skipper Russell Coutts to ensure that she will be the fastest and best prepared Swan 601 on the water.
Aquarius (former Artemis) has been continually optimized and improved to make her a quick and competitive yacht not only in her one design class but in IRC, IMS and CSA racing as well. She has been developed and maintained by a professional team drawing upon the knowledge of race skipper Russell Coutts to ensure that she will be the fastest and best prepared Swan 601 on the water.
Recently Aquarius was fitted with a bow sprit to improve speed, ease of boat handling and performance under IRC rating formula. 2008 Results 1st place Race 1 of the Caribbean Big Boat Series, St. Maarten 3rd place Heineken Regatta, St. Maarten 1st place Rolex International Regatta, St. Thomas.
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LOA |
60' |
LWL |
53' |
Beam |
14' 11" |
Draft |
12' |
Displacement |
39,700 lbs |
Ballast |
18,700 lbs |
Sail area (100% foretriangle) |
2,076 sq ft |
Auxiliary |
D2 75 hp turbo diesel Volvo Penta with sail drive |
Fuel |
68 gal |
Water |
100 gal |
Sail area-displ. ratio |
28.44 |
Displ.-length ratio |
119.87 |
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