A superb example of this classic S&S design built in 1973, Nautor Swan 65 VENATOR is modern, stylish and state of the art. The vessel has been lovingly worked by people who have not spared effort or money to rebuild and improve in places this wonderful yacht.ConstructionRCD Status: Our understanding is that the yacht is exempt from the essential safety requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive as she was built and placed into use within the EU prior to 1998. Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:Nautor GRP built hull, deck, and structure as original.Oyster white gelcoat with golden cove line and red coaming stripe.Awlgrip paint system on all exterior areas.New paint to hull and topsides – 2019.Underwater hull stripped, re-epoxy and Speedy Veneziani finish – 2018.At same time the underwater hull was faired and sea cocks made flush to optimise speed.New teak deck with TDS caulking – 2017.During 2005/6 refit all existing hatches were replaced with Rondal flush hatches. Keel & Rudder:Carbon reinforcement in skeg – 2021. Note: From the recent Ocean Globe Race and as known from earlier Whitbread Races, there was a potential “weak spot” regarding the skeg of the 65 when very hard pressed. Please note that: -Regarding the skeg on VENATOR it has had major strengthening in current ownership. They found that the foam core had become waterlogged, so it was completely cleaned out and dried 100%. Then two carbon fibre tangs were created and fitted into the void as well as attached to the stringers. The void was then resin filled so that there can be no water Ingress. It is consequently superbly strong and should have a long and strong life ahead of it.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:Steyr 126 hp turbo marine diesel engine – new in 2008.New gearbox – June 2026.M 16 TC M / MO126K28, 6 cylinder with PRM type 750 with flexible Aquadrive coupling.New CPU 2015.New Micro Commander control 2020. During the refit there was a complete re-build of the engine room area and all new systems / wiring, insulation, soundproof hatch, etc.Engine was out of the yacht and had a full workshop rebuild including improved wet exhaust system – 2021. Maintenance & Performance:Engine hours approx. 2,000 (clock was not replaced / zeroed when new engine was installed in 2008 – which replaced “old” one from 2006).Annual out of water maintenance programme and full Nautor recommended maintenance schedule, plus extra desired items. Propulsion & Steering:Three blade Max Prop feathering propeller. Bow Thruster:Max power VIP Series 150 duo electric, retractable – new 2005/6 in refit.Rebuilt 2019 with OEM replacement parts as required.Push button controls at helm. New controller 2015.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:All new wiring in 2005/6 refit, done by Floattech, Holland.PLC system throughout.Victron screen at chart table providing data on batteries, tanks, engine, etc. – 2026.New AC/DC switchboards hidden by teak doors on starboard outboard, next to navigation bench.In overhaul and upgrade of electrical systems in 2015 all systems were checked, and serviced/replaced as required. Battery Banks:2 x Banks of 400Ahr each Lithium LiFePo4 Victron cells (Lithium Smart 25.6V – 200A each) domestic batteries – new 2025.Main engine and generator start batteries, 12V. Battery Chargers:New Mastervolt charging system – 2022.Victron chargers – new 2015.Mastervolt inverter – new 2015.Mastervolt battery monitors.Converters – Victron 24/12 DC 10A x 5; 24/24 DC PLC; 24-12 DV 6A x 3. Alternators:2 x Alternators. Generator:Mastervolt 10 Kw/hr Whisper Ultra, 9.4kw, 230V, 50Hz.Rebuild 2019. Shore Power:220V system, connection in lazarette.Plumbing SystemsNew water systems plumbing throughout – 2019.New flush bronze seacocks throughout – 2018. Fresh Water & Water Heating System:Hot water system, supplied via 220V / engine. Watermaker:Spectra type MPC 3000, 24vDC, 7.5A, 1,100 litres/day – new 2005.Control panel at chart table. Bilge Pumps:Manual Jabsco bilge pumps.TankageFuel:970 litres.New sensor for fuel tank 2020. Fresh Water:1,370 litres.New sensor for water tank 2015. Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:Sump tanks for all grey water from wash basins and showers.1 x Holding tank + electric pump and exit on deck.Navigation EquipmentUpgraded and improved B&G computer, gyro, race system – 2018 and 2020.New B&G / Simrad instrumentation 2015, including:2 x Zeus multi-touch 12 » MFD screens, one at cockpit starboard side by helm, and one at chart table.B&G H5000 Hydra package: autopilot, speed, depth, wind set.Masthead unit.Speed paddle wheel sensor.Depth sensor NMEA.New repeaters:2 x Analogue, one magnified AWA and one AWA, at forward end of cockpit over hatch to aft cabin.3 x 20/20 large MFD displays on mizzen mast – 2018.1 x MFD unit on helm pedestal.1 x MFT at chart table.H5000 pilot CPU and one H5000 pilot control.RF300 rudder feedback unit.B&G ZG 100 GPS sensor with antenna.B&G broadband radar antenna 4G with interface box.B&G autopilot, with control at port side by helm.New electronics in pedestal (binnacle) – 2021.1 x Mermaid 15” monitor screen at chart table.SeaMe active radar reflector. Communication:Simrad V90 VHF AIS RX system with controller and speaker at chart table.H90 VHF handset and speaker at cockpit by helm.Celmar VHF antenna.Go-Free wireless module.Ethernet switch 24/12vDC.Furuno Navtex NX 300 at chart table.Domestic EquipmentGalley:ENO 4 burner gas cooker with oven.Extractor fan over cooker.Fridge, access from countertop or door.Freezer, access from top.3 x Cooling units from Barco – two for the freezer and one for the fridge.Quooker (instant hot water supply).New pump system 2015.Miele washer / dryer, installed in aft cabin.Galley and systems updated – 2019. Heads/Showers:3 x Electric marine toilets.Cockpit shower, in locker port side. Heating & Ventilation:3 x Webasto air conditioning units, one for owner´s cabin and two for the saloon, with the option to blow forward into guest area – new 2005/6.AC rebuild 2019.Same system serves as heating. Entertainment:Bose Home theatre system with remote speakers outside.New TV and Apple TV installation – 2019.Large flat screen TV in saloon. Lighting:All light switches and light fittings throughout the boat were replaced during the 2006 refit.New cupboard lighting – 2018.Lopo LED navigation lights – 2020.Spreader lights in main and mizzen mast – 2020.Boom lights in main and mizzen boom.AccommodationSummary of Accommodation:The original Nautor teak interior marine architecture is unique to VENATOR and represented a significant Nautor upgrade commissioned in 1974.The teak interior was completely renovated in the 2004-6 refit.Some modifications were made but main areas and finish are the original style and restored to classic Nautor satin varnish.The aft cabin was completely rebuilt and restyled with wider berths (double and single).New teak and holly floorboards.All guest cabins have Neptune mattresses.Overhead hatches with Ocean Air mosquito and blackout screens.Hella Turbo fans throughout.All door fittings, hinges, handles etc. were replaced during the refit in 2006.Galley and washrooms were completely refitted with new countertops and fittings.New upholstery 2017 – 2020.The interior has had continual care with new varnish work on and teak repairs throughout 2016-2022. Description of layout from forwards: Foc´s´le:Comfortable double bed.Large overhead opening hatch and ladder leading to the deck.Reading lights.Stereo.B&G repeater. Starboard Forward Bathroom:Walkthrough, shared by foc´s´le and starboard forward cabin.Jabsco electric toilet.Shower.Black Corian countertop. Port Forward Bathroom:En-suite with port forward guest cabin.Jabsco electric toilet.Shower.Black Corian countertop.Port and Starboard Guest Cabins:Upper and lower beds.Upper bed can be converted into a double.Lockers under berths and hanging locker.Berth fronts are white painted.Reading lights. Saloon:Large U-shaped sofa with dining table to port.Smaller U-shaped sofa with low coffee table to starboard.Large flat screen TV outboard to starboard, with lockers either side. Galley:Open galley on port side aft of the saloon.Double stainless sinks aft.Top loading fridge and freezer forward.Outboard facing stove.Ample locker space.Black Corian worktop. Navigation Station:Opposite the galley to starboard.Full-size forward-looking chart table.B&G screen and PLC system with touch screen.Electric panel behind two teak doors to starboard.Custom flag locker above electric panel. Owner´s Cabin:Double bed on port facing aft.Safe.Reading lights.Single berth on starboard.Settee between beds, with large port light above.Vanity/writing desk with stool on starboard.Washer/dryer in the central locker outboard on starboard.Drawers under the bed.Lockers and bookshelves. Owner´s Bathroom:En-suite bathroom on port forward of double berth.Jabsco electric toilet.Washbasin with black Corian countertop.Shower.Lockers and mirror.Deck EquipmentRig:Ketch rig.Original masts and booms, all aluminium by Nautor.Masts repainted 2022.Main mast with double spreaders.Mizzen mast with single spreaders.Custom carbon spinnaker pole – 2007.Custom carbon retractable jockey pole – 2007.Carbon prodder for A2 – 2018.Top down furler for A2 – 2018.New standing rigging 2022.New running rigging 2020.Bamar “EJF 2” headstay furler – new 2021 (more powerful than the one installed in 2006).Push button controls at helm.New mainsail track installed January 2026 (with car system for full battened mainsail), with lazy jacks and easy stow cover.Navtec stainless hydraulic panel with 3 x functions (boom vang, mainsail backstay, and mizzen backstay). Note: New improved SS reefing system for main – 2019. Winches: By Lewmar:2 x Primaries, 77 stainless, 3 speed, self-tailing, electric – 2005. On coaming.2 x Secondaries, 68 stainless, 2 speed, self-tailing – 2008. On coaming.1 x Main, 46 stainless, 2 speed, self-tailing – original. On deck by mizzen mast.1 x Mizzen, 30 stainless, 2 speed, self-tailing – original. On deck by mizzen mast.1 x Main mast, 52 stainless, 2 speed, self-tailing – original for main halyard.3 x Mizzen mast, 40 stainless, 2 speed – original.2 x Runners, 40 stainless, 2 speed – original. By Barient:3 x 45 stainless – original. For spinnaker halyards and controls, on main mast.1 x Self-tailing for reefing lines. On aft side of main mast. Other:2 x Anderson stainless steel winches on deck, one on each side of main mast, installed by current owner – replacing old Barient winches. Note: New improved safety measures (breakers) on electric winches – 2021. Sails: Sanders Sails, from 2020:No stretch high performance white laminate material from Italy, classic looking sails but performing as race sails.Main sail.Genoa.Mizzen sail. Technique Voile, from 2005:Mainsail fully battened.Mizzen sail fully battened.Genoa N1, 140%.Yankee.Staysail-High aspect genoa N2.Gennaker.Spinnaker asymmetric 1,5oz.Mizzen staysail.Spinnaker asymmetric. General:Cockpit table.2 x Deck prisms over the forward guest heads.Various custom stainless deck fittings (plate at bow, plate around mast at deck, plate around forestay fitting at deck).New deck hardware to support racing systems – 2018.New improved cleat housings (recessed system now 100% waterproof) – 2022.New sub-deck in rear lockers for superior storage – 2016.Stainless genoa tracks, removed in 2018 and reinforced for higher loads.Stainless Dorade vents.Stanchions, guard wires, pushpit. Pulpit with teak seat.Deck shower installed in port side locker in the cockpit.Saltwater deck wash.Multiplex aft boarding gangway.2 x Swim ladders – one that stows in the foc´s´le and doubles as access ladder from the cabin to the deck; and a second folding ladder with teak treads (that locks onto the toe rail) and that stows in the large lockers in the cockpit.The cockpit lockers were redesigned and adjusted by the current owner for ease of use – so that they now have two deck levels. An “upper deck” at the cockpit floor level gives easy access to all the items needed for immediate use, deck ladder, stainless steel barbecue, dive & snorkelling gear, sailing deck gear and mast harnesses, and the 2 x 6-person life rafts. The lower area is for items less frequently used including guest suitcases, passerelle, etc. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:New windlass 2021 – Lewmar electric anchor windlass mounted on deck at bow.Remote control and Lewmar deck switches as well as wireless controls. Deck switches upgraded 2021.Stainless steel anchor and chain – 2018.Double bow roller fitting.Spare anchor.6 x Stainless steel mooring cleats (that push down to recess in the deck), 3 on each side (2 x at bow, 2 x midships, 2 x aft), with new waterproof housings 2022.Fenders and mooring lines.Inflatable fenders + pump, in starboard locker – 2019. Covers, Canvas & Cushions:Exterior covers are beige colour and Sunbrella – 2019, including:Sprayhood for companionway.Cockpit cushions.Sun awning.Wheel and winch covers.Fold flat bimini frame in stainless steel with Sunbrella material – 2019.Sail covers – 2021.2 x Winter covers – 2007 and 2016.Cover for saloon table. Tender & Outboard:AB tender with 20 hp outboard – new 2019.Safety Equipment2 x 6-man valise liferafts, stowed in starboard cockpit locker.EPIRB Jotron 40GPS (GMDSS Float Free Satellite EPIRB).Jotron Sart GMDSS 9GHz radar transponder.2 x Inflatable horseshoe buoys.Inflatable IOR Dan buoy.Rescue sling.Jackstay lines. Fire-Fighting Equipment:Fire extinguishers and fire blanket.Automatic fire extinguisher system with remote controls at the nav station.