A soft and discreet line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s enjoy the return to the Nautor Swan shipyard, based in Pietarsaari, with an engine speed of 11 knots at cruising speed (13 knots at peak) to finish our tour on the deck of the Swan 128. While the rear part is essentially dedicated to manoeuvring, do not miss out on the platform that unfolds over the water surface: accessible by retractable steps, it facilitates boarding in the tender of 4,90 m, but provides a beautiful relaxation area to enjoy the aquatic pleasures. Once on board after swimming, the passengers find themselves in the lounge in the centre of the sailboat where they enjoy the comfort of the wide benches, also serving as sunbathing, before sitting comfortably at least ten guests. A retractable hood protects this area when sailing and it is possible to adapt a shading system. By taking a little distance with this SwanMaxi, the softness and discretion of the design imagined by Lucio Micheletti for this deckhouse are impressive and, as we will see, it does not penalize the interior volumes in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An exemplary level of finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now it is time to enter into the heart of this Swan 128. Two large bay windows slide at the top of the slope to give access to the flight of steps that leads into the square. The sensation of light and visibility is immediately obvious: as on the Swan 88, a large bay on the front of the deckhouse, associated with side windows, magnifies the connection between interior and exterior. The decoration, at the request of the shipowners, plays the \u201cvintage\u201d card with an association of different wood species (teak with a matte varnish on the floor, oak for furniture and partitions), leather (including some partitions), of Scottish fabrics and raffia beautifully worked on the ceiling. The quality of execution is in every way remarkable. Small trunks serve as coffee tables. The raised part above the technical compartments is occupied by deep benches, which also act as day beds. Towards the front, slightly sunken to starboard, the couple of owners and their six guests sit in complete tranquillity. Opposite, a door opens onto a guest cabin and its private bathroom. By choice, the Shipowner suite is located at the front: even with a double bed, a desk, a sofa and many storage spaces and shelves, circulation remains easy and pleasant. The large bathroom, with its elements in imitation green marble, includes two basins, a shower and a dressing room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three years of work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From the square, going towards the stern, the steps lead to two guest cabins, with two single beds and a bathroom in each. The same care is taken, the same finishes. At last, comes the crew\u2019s area: its six members have three cabins with bunk beds and adjoining bathroom, a kitchen carefully furnished to be functional at sea as well as at anchor, and a control and navigation station. A direct access leads to the bridge, just in front of the two helm stations, to allow for smoother and more discreet circulation. After this exciting sea trip and visit, we understand why it takes three long years to reach such a high standard. The engineers and craftsmen of the Nautor Swan shipyard, under the leadership of Kim Sundkvist, the project manager, and under the watchful and caring eye of Giovanni Pomati, CEO of Nautor Swan, have been demonstrating their talent and know-how for almost six decades now. With a second Swan 128 under construction, with custom layouts and electric propulsion, in addition to the 2 300 Swan already delivered, it is not unreasonable to say that success cannot be denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yachtclass.mc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/01-700x755.jpg\")
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