SWAGGER

SWAGGER is a 37-metre performance sloop built in 2006 by Holland Jachtbouw to a design by British naval architect Bill Dixon (Dixon Yacht Design), with an interior by John Munford. Alustar hull and superstructure, teak deck, carbon Marten Spars rig with furling main boom: she was conceived from the outset as a fast, ocean-capable cruising yacht that a professional crew can handle with ease. She previously sailed as A SULANA.

Her hull was optimised through tank testing, with a keel and ballast bulb tuned for lift, stability and efficiency, and her systems positioned with weight distribution in mind. Twin helms port and starboard give excellent visibility forward, with the captive mainsheet and furler controls within reach at each console and the headsail winches close by, so calls on trim can be made without disturbing guests in the sunken centre cockpit. Her sail plan pairs a non-overlapping Blade jib for power and ease of handling with a Genoa Reacher on the outer headstay for lighter airs, all in North Sails 3Di.

On deck she is uncluttered and almost minimalist: a low-profile deckhouse, deck-recessed genoa tracks, semi-recessed headsail furlers, a through-hull anchor system and concealed hatch hinges. Two large awnings deploy from the boom over an ample sunbathing terrace, and a fully automatic retractable bimini and dodger shelter the centre cockpit seating and dining area under way. A substantial aft boarding platform opens onto the water, and a fully articulated Hydromar passerelle keeps boarding easy whatever the swell. The crew have a service access close to the helm, guests reach the saloon through the centre cockpit.

Below, the raised saloon uses the full beam: a large low seating area to port for relaxing or watching a film, a formal dining table to starboard, and a bar for self-service or crew service. Pear and wenge woods are combined with fabric and leather finishes. The owner's suite and two guest cabins sit forward, separated from the crew area aft by the saloon. The owner's cabin has two double beds set outboard to port and starboard, a central desk and vanity, and his-and-hers access forward to the en suite head and shower; the twin guest cabins are set either side of the mast, with a Pullman berth allowing three guests to share one cabin when required.

Consistently maintained and upgraded by a professional, dedicated crew, SWAGGER has been through major refit programmes - 2016/17, 2021/22, 2023/24 and 2026. The most recent included a new Scania DI13 550 hp main engine, a new Brunton Lloyd's shaft and Varifold propeller, a full ZF gearbox refit, a complete refit of both generators with a one-year guarantee, a new North 3Di blade, a new rudder lower bearing, a Starlink installation and fresh antifouling. She is classed Lloyd's 100A1, SSC, Yacht, Mono, G6, LMC and rated for MCA commercial operations 150 NM from a safe haven. RRMA survey report available on request.