[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The Swan 98 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of pre-preg carbon fibre over a core of Corecell foam, with wood trim, including a teak-faced deck.
The hull has a plumb stem, a reverse transom with a hydraulically controlled drop-down tailgate swimming platform, a dinghy garage, dual internally mounted spade-type rudders controlled by dual wheels and a fixed fin keel or optional telescopic keel.
[1][2][3][4][6][8] There is a racing package that includes an optional longer bowsprit, running backstays and square-topped mainsail.
[1][4] For sailing downwind the design may be equipped with a masthead asymmetrical spinnaker of 10,764 sq ft (1,000.0 m2) flown from the bowspit.
[1][9] The boat is fitted with an American Cummins QSB6.7 305 hp (227 kW) diesel engine, plus a retractable bow thruster for docking and manoeuvring.