The "CALLISTO" is easily one of the finest and most sophisticated example of this popular German Frers design to be presented on the brokerage market for quite some time. The very successful SWAN 44 Mk II was first introduced in 1996 until production was ended in 2002 with a total of 69 examples being built. Now as "CALLISTO", this SWAN 44 Mk II is the 38th example produced and was delivered in the Fall of 1998 to her first Owners.
By the way of some history, under her first Owner, the "CALLISTO" was known as the "WENDEN". She demonstrated her superiority on the race course, from the Spring of 1999 through 2001, winning all of her entered races (a majority being major events) with only an occasional "second-place" finish! As a direct result of this outstanding record, the "WENDEN" (and her Owner) received the highest honor accorded to such exemplary SWAN production yachts for over four decades now; she was inducted into the NAUTOR SWAN Hall of Fame by acclaim.
The "CALLISTO" is a nice presentation with her beautiful dark blue gelcoat topsides, properly-maintained teak decks and with the usual superb NAUTOR varnished teak interior. A number of features incorporated at her time of build by NAUTOR combine to uniquely position the "CALLISTO" from her peers that result in her enhanced performance, the improved ability to be managed by a light crew and with custom interior details for added utility & comfort. She was the first SWAN 44 Mk II to have the Carbon Tall Rig option, a customized mainsheet setup that includes an aft-mounted traveler system (vis the standard cabin top arrangement), custom blade jib tracks forward, a custom Galley & refrigeration system that eliminated the old "front-open only" unit, custom modifications to the Nav Station & storage to provide a larger work space, reversing the Main Salon layout to have the Sea Berth positioned to starboard vis to port for better access, a removable Pilot Berth for the port side .. and we're just getting started with the details of this exceptional SWAN 44 Mk II presentation!
Only lightly cruised & day-sailed since her triumphs through 2001 and also after the present Owners purchased her in 2007, the "CALLISTO" is still prepared to "do it all". She's presented with notable system upgrades as well as her full inventory complement of B&G System 2000 performance instrumentation, newer FURUNO navigation electronics & ICOM communications, a NORTH SAILS inventory & (3) HARKEN electric winches for cruising & competitive racing, as well. Combine this with her past & present Owners' diligent maintenance programs, the end result is most impressive.
Now offered for brokerage sale due to the Owners' pending change in sailing plans, the "CALLISTO" is now offered to knowledgeable sailors who will also appreciate her Design & Build pedigrees. The package of well-conceived features & custom options & inventory all combine to make the "CALLISTO" of the finest choices available for those who aspire to this sort of quality as well as performance under sail .. both on or off the race course.
Nominal Length: 44'
Length At Water Line: 34.7'
Length Overall: 43.9'
Max Draft: 7.2'
Engine(s):
Fuel Type: Other
Engine Type: Inboard
Draft: 7 ft. 2 in.
Beam: 13 ft. 9 in.
