TROUBADOUR is a fine example of the Nautor Swan 46 MkI, combining German Frers’ renowned design with the quality, character and offshore capability that have made classic Swans so highly regarded. Equally at home cruising with family or being sailed competitively, she offers rewarding performance, reassuring manners at sea and a beautifully crafted interior with the unmistakable feel of a proper Swan. Having enjoyed many years of active cruising and racing, TROUBADOUR is a yacht with genuine pedigree and character, and presents an exciting opportunity for her next owner to continue enjoying and developing this much-loved Swan.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:Designed by German Frers and built by Nautor Swan in Finland.Hull 46/007 of 81 Swan 46 MKI’s made.Hull construction is single skin GRP finished with white gelcoat.Cove and boot stripes in traditional Nautor blue.Full hull repainted (2013).Hull copper coated in 2013 and has been topped up as needed since.New 12mm teak decks laid in 2005. Keel & Rudder:Lead fin keel.Spade rudder.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:1 x Volvo Penta D2-55F (installed 2013).Hurth mechanical reverse/reduction gear 2.73:1. Maintenance & Performance:Engine hours approximately 680.Engine last serviced: July 2026. Propulsion & Steering:Conventional shaft drive.3 blade feathering prop refurbished 2016.Cutlass bearing replaced March 2025.60" recessed steering wheel in stainless steel.Steering gear and autopilot linkages replaced July 2026.Side-Power SE100/185 T 24V bow thruster with remote control and receiver. Fitted 2022.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:24V DC system onboard.DC control panel with circuit breakers.Genius power inverter – DC 24V to AC 220V. Battery Banks:2 x Optima AGM 50Ah 12V bow thruster batteries.4 x GS YUASA lead acid 225Ah 6V service batteries.2 x Varta lead acid 105Ah 12V engine start batteries. Battery Chargers:Chargemaster Plus 24/30-3 automatic battery charger (2023). Alternators:12V engine mounted alternator. 24V engine mounted alternator. Shore Power:230V AC shore power.Plumbing SystemsFresh Water & Water Heating System:Pressurised hot and cold freshwater system.Quick NauticBoiler 20BX.Fresh hot and cold shower/deck wash fitted near aft cockpit. Bilge Pumps:2 x Manual bilge pumps.1 x Manual anchor locker bilge pump.1 x Electric bilge pump.TankageFuel:Approx. 321 litres in 2 x stainless steel tanks. Fresh Water:Approx. 508 litres in 6 x stainless steel tanks.Water tanks drained, flushed and treated July 2026.Navigation EquipmentAt helm:B&G Vulcan 9 chart plotter.B&G radar dome.Various Brookes & Gatehouse (B&G) wind and sailing instruments.Simrad AP22 autopilot.Side Power bow thruster control.Compass. At chart table:B&G V50 VHF.Garmin GPSMAP 225 (not functioning).Simrad NX40 (2012) (screen delamination).B&G Hydra 2000.Domestic EquipmentGalley:Double stainless steel sinks with mixing tap.Pressurised hot and cold fresh water.Manual sea water tap with foot pump.Force 10 - 3 burner gas hob and oven.Front loading fridge.Top loading freezer. Heads/Showers:2 x Heads compartments with manual Jabsco toilets.Both with mixer faucets and pull-out shower head. Heating & Ventilation:Webasto diesel heating. Lighting:Warm overhead lighting throughout.Red light over galley and chart table.Wall mounted reading lights in cabins and saloon.AccommodationSummary of Accommodation:7 permanent berths and 2 occasional berths.2 x Double berths in two cabins.1 x single berth in forward cabin above double berth.2 x single berth in saloon.Option of sleeping a further 2 on saloon seating.Teak interior.Blue velvet style upholstery.Sliding curtain on portholes. Description of layout from forwards: Bow Cabin:V berth with infill to create a double berth.Single bunk above V berth on the port side.Hanging storage for boarding ladder and other items to starboard.To port is a head with manual flush toilet and pull-out shower. To starboard there is locker storage.Large opening overhead hatch provides natural light and ventilation and allows sails to be passed directly into the forward cabin when racing. Saloon:Coming aft you enter the saloon.Keel stepped mast wrapped in elk hide in traditional Swan fashion.A large central table is incorporated into the mast with fold up sides to create a dining area.To port a U shaped seating area upholstered in a blue velvet material. Upward and outward of this is a single berth.To starboard further seating. Upward and outward of this is a single berth. Chart Table:Going aft you have the chart table to starboard with large generously cushioned navigator's seat suitable for use at sea. Here you will also find the DC control panel and breakers along with other various electronic equipment. Galley:Aft of the saloon down the port side of the boat is the galley. Large front opening refrigerator and top loading freezer. L Shaped worktop with further food storage under the companionway.A three burner gas hob and oven.Large double stainless steel sinks.Sliding storage outboard. Aft Heads:Aft of the chart table is the second heads with a manual Jabsco toilet and pull-out showerhead.Operates as the heads for the aft cabin as well as a day heads while also offering an alternative walk through to the aft cabin. Aft Cabin:A central double berth with overhead opening hatch to the aft cockpit area.Curved seating either side.Further portholes to port and starboard.Various storage lockers and cubbies to port and starboard. Two draws beneath the berth for further storage.Off the foot of the berth is a large vanity mirror with a small shelf area.Deck EquipmentRig:Masthead Bermudan sloop rig.Keel-stepped aluminium mast.Twin spreader mast configuration.Stainless steel rod rigging. Replaced June 2017.Removable inner forestay.Slab reefing mainsail.Two spinnaker poles with mounts on deck for when not in use.Double adjustable genoa tracks.Navitec Hydraulic backstay tensioner. Winches: 2 x Lewmar 65.4 x Lewmar 48.1 x Lewmar 16, mounted on boom for reefing.4 x Lewmar 44.2 x Selden 60 Electric. Sails: Ages are unknown and condition varies across the inventory.Main. Furling genoaLight genoa. Asymmetric spinnaker. Symmetric spinnaker. Storm jib. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:Lofrans Falcon Windlass with deck mounted controls.45lb. CQR anchor.60m of chain.Spinlock clutches.Passerelle. Covers, Canvas & Cushions:Small companionway sprayhood.Waterproof/protective covers for saloon seating for racing.Blue cushions for cockpit seating.Quay Canvas Sail bag.Safety EquipmentFire-Fighting Equipment:Fire blanket in galley.Fire extinguisher under companionway.Fire extinguisher in locker next to helm.Fire extinguisher in forward cabin.