The Swan 391 represents Swan at the apex of its cruiser-racer period, and RAVEN is a very fine example of the type. Delivered from the factory sans teak decks, she features low maintenance fiberglass side decks with teak overlay in the cockpit only. She also features an improved Ron Holland designed bulb keel which enhances her performance over peer 391s. RAVEN’s black hull and gold sheer stripe is a stunning departure from the standard white and blue Swans of the era.
Below decks, the original Nautor finish remains in excellent condition. The Swan 391 has a spacious aft cabin with both double and single berths. Ron Holland managed to fit a spacious and comfortable aft cabin into this 40-footer, and the entire works as well or better than some larger Swans.
RAVEN harkens back to a time when boats could be both raced effectively and cruised comfortably. She is fast and nimble, yet will take anything that is thrown at her.
| Name of vessel | RAVEN |
| Model | Swan 391 |
| Year | 1984 |
| Builder | Nautor Swan |
| Designer | Ron Holland |
| Price | $109,000 USD |
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Length (feet) | 39 |
| Beam (feet) | 12.5 |
| Draft (feet) | 7.2 |
| Displacement (pounds) | 18900 |
| Ballast (pounds) | 6800 |
| Engine model | Perkins 4108 |
| Engine horsepower | 40 |
| Engine hours | |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 40 |
| Water tank capacity (gallons) | 94 |
| Holding tank capacity (gallons) |
Accommodations
RAVEN’s interior is beautifully finished in teak with teak and holly cabin sole. Her interior woodwork is in excellent condition, showing little wear. The upholstery has been updated and is also in excellent condition.
Starting in the bow, the forepeak is devoted to sail and line storage, with a ladder leading to the foredeck via large hatch. There is a teak grate covering a draining sump.
The head is on the starboard side. There’s a sink, counter and plenty of storage. There is a telescoping faucet for showering. Immediately to port is a large double-door cabinet.
The salon features a pilot berth to port and bookshelves to starboard above the settee with a table that expands to accommodate six.
Moving aft, there is a L shaped, compact but efficient galley to port with a large refrigerator accessed through the countertop. The gimbaled Eno stove is protected by a stainless crash bar. The navigation station is to starboard, and is well laid out for voyage planning and monitoring with a B&G chartplotter and communications equipment, including VHF and SSB radio.
The interior is typical for Swans of the time, with a seven-step companionway ladder from deck to floor level and a large bridge deck. This layout provides abundant interior volume, allowing a roomy aft cabin. In the aft cabin there is a double berth to port and a single berth to starboard, both with reading lights. The double berth has a new, fitted mattress cover. There are shelves overhead on the bulkhead.
Eno propane three burner stove/oven
(2) propane tanks
Hot/cold pressure water
Frigoboat 12v refrigeration with high efficiency keel cooler
Frigoboat Smart Speed Control
Set of dishes, cups and mugs
Dome lights with wall mounted Switches
Two Cabin Denmark reading lights
Weems and Plath ships clock with chimes
Cabin Denmark chart light
Tankwatch holding tank level indicator
Groco Type K marine toilet
Electronics and Navigation
At nav station:
B&G Hornet Four Sailing Monitor
B&G Hercules Depth Sounder
Icom IC-M802 SSB radio
Icom SP-24 remote speaker
Icom IC-M502 VHF radio
Furuno GPS Navigator
B&G T12 radar/chartplotter
Weems and Plath barometer and clock
Kenwood stereo
Philips speakers
At cockpit:
B&G Wind Speed, Boat Speed, Depth, and Wind displays
NECO autopilot
Suunto compass
B&G T7 swiveling radar chartplotter at helm
Mechanical Systems
Perkins 4-108 diesel engine (3843 hours)
Hurth direct drive transmission HBW 150-2,5R
Two-blade folding prop
Morse single lever throttle/shift control
VDO engine gauges for tachometer, temperature, oil pressure
Visible alarms at distribution panel for oil pressure, water temp, holding tank, excessive refer pressure, high coolant temp and refrigerator running
Gusher 10 MK3 manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Washdown pump and faucet forward anchor locker
Electrical Systems
12v DC and 120v AC electrical systems
Nautor electrical distribution panel with DC voltmeter and ammeter
(2) Dyno Batteries L16hc / 415Ah house batteries
(1) West Marine engine start battery
Hubbell 30A 125V shore power inlet and 50’ cord
Sails and Rigging
Two spreader aluminum mast and aluminum boom
Two Lewmar 55ST winches
Two Lewmar 55 three speed winches
Two Lewmar 46ST winches
Two Lewmar 43 winches
One Lewmar 45ST winch
Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster
Strong Track low friction mainsail track
Baby stay and running backstays
Rigid boom vang
Profurl roller furling headfoil
Full batten dacron mainsail with two reef points
140% mylar/dacron laminate triradial genoa
90% dacron genoa
.5oz spinnaker
.75oz spinnaker
1.5oz spinnaker
Cruising gennaker
No 1 genoa – light (mylar/Kevlar)
No 1 genoa – medium (mylar/kevlar)
No 2 genoa – (mylar/kevlar)
No 3 genoa – (mylar/kevlar)
Storm jib – (dacron)
Deck and Hull
Lofrans Windlasses Anchor winch
CQR anchor with stainless swivel
Danforth backup anchor
200 feet anchor chain
200 feet archor rope
Three stainless dorade vents
Double lifelines with stainless stanchions and boarding gates port and starboard
Black canvas dodgers at companionway hatch and aft cockpit
Black covers for mainsail, winches, wheel, and compass
Tan canvas bimini
Tan canvas boom tent
Cockpit cushions
Full winter cover
Safety and Miscellaneous
Zodiac Cadet 230 aero inflatable floor dinghy (2023)
Honda 2hp 4 stroke outboard engine
Outboard motor mount on stern rail
Kidde Co2 Alarm
Fire extinguishers
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine compartment
Lifesling 2 MOB recovery system
Manuals and drawings
Spares and maintenance supplies
Spare upholstery and curtain fabrics
Magma kettle grill
Paper charts
Custom commissioned carved Raven art mounted on salon bulkhead