ISKANDER is a 2002 Nautor Swan 44 Mk II — hull number 169, the final example of this highly regarded German Frers design to leave the Pietarsaari yard. As the last of the line, she represents the most complete and refined version of a model that earned a lasting reputation for offshore performance, build integrity, and the understated quality for which Nautor Swan is known.
Originally launched as Kilkenny and supplied through Swan Italy, she has had just two careful owners and has been lightly used throughout her life. Never raced hard, she spent her formative years sailed on freshwater out of Chicago before being relocated to Europe and refitted at Nautor Villefranche in 2012, at which point the rod rigging was renewed and EU VAT formally paid on importation. A new North Sails wardrobe followed in 2013. She is now offered for sale in the Ionian in very good overall condition, ready for the coming season with minimal preparation required.
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
- Final production hull — No. 169, Swan 44 Mk II
- Three-cabin / two-heads layout
- Volvo Penta MD22P diesel, saildrive
- Rod rigging (2012)
- Mast repainted (approximately 12 months ago)
- North Sails wardrobe: fullbatten main and furling jib (2013)
- Spectra watermaker
- Cruisair reverse-cycle air conditioning
- Eberspächer diesel heating
- Teak side decks and cockpit
- Hydraulic backstay and vang
- EU VAT paid
BROKER’S REMARKS
ISKANDER is a yacht that inspires confidence from the moment you go aboard. The Swan 44 Mk II has long been regarded as one of Nautor’s most balanced offshore designs — a hull that is equally at home on extended Mediterranean passages as she is on a relaxed day sail in the Ionian. As the final hull of the series, she holds particular appeal for buyers who understand what the Swan name represents and who want to own the definitive version of a respected model.
Her light use, freshwater origins, and two careful owners form a reassuring ownership story. The 2012 refit at Nautor Villefranche and the subsequent North Sails commission confirm a pattern of sensible, quality-focused investment. The vendor’s attention to upkeep is evident throughout.
Below deck, the Burmese teak joinery and teak and holly sole create a warm and properly finished interior, and the three-cabin arrangement works well for a couple with guests aboard. The twin heads layout means privacy is maintained without compromise. On deck, the cockpit is deep and secure, and the flush deck design with control lines led aft makes ISKANDER straightforward and rewarding to sail short-handed. With air conditioning, watermaker, and Eberspächer heating fitted, she is well equipped for extended cruising and comfortable in a wide range of conditions.
An excellent opportunity not to be missed. Early viewing is recommended.
