Hull & Rig
- LOA43.25 ft / 13.18 m
- LWL33.33 ft / 10.16 m
- Beam13.41 ft / 4.09 m
- Max draft7.40 ft / 2.26 m
- HullFin with rudder on skeg
- RigMasthead sloop
- ConstructionFG
Nautor’s Swan 431
Festive Mood
Open Ocean Racer/Cruiser
A classic Sparkman & Stephens design, refit for modern performance and long-range cruising. Festive Mood carries a racing heritage, a film history, and a love of the sea.
Specifications
Key measurements for the Nautor's Swan 431.
Displacement & Ballast
- Displacement26,500 lb / 12,020 kg
- Ballast11,900 lb / 5,398 kg
- Ballast materialLead
- SA/Displacement16.19
- Ballast/Displacement44.91
- Displacement/Length319.52
Sails
- I59.00 ft / 17.98 m
- J17.95 ft / 5.47 m
- P53.25 ft / 16.23 m
- E13.75 ft / 4.19 m
- Fore area529.53 ft² / 49.19 m²
- Main area366.09 ft² / 34.01 m²
- Total 100% fore + main triangle895.62 ft² / 83.21 m²
Performance
- Hull speed7.74 kn
- Capsize screening1.8
- Comfort ratio35.55
- S#1.55
- Pounds per inch1,597.02
- Estimated forestay61.67 ft / 18.80 m
Engine & Tanks
- Original enginePerkins 4.108 M, 37 HP
- Updated engineYanmar 4JH57, 57HP (2026)
- Fuel40 gallons / 151 L
- Water100 gallons / 379 L
- BatteriesVictron Lithium (2025)
- StarlinkStarlink (2025)
History
- DesignerSparkman & Stephens
- BuilderNautor
- Years built1976–1978
- Number built32
- DesignS&S #2238-C1
Refit & Modernization
A careful balance of heritage and modern reliability.
New rigging & spars
Updated rigging and spars for safe, confident handling under sail.
Quantum Sails
New Quantum Sails for improved performance and durability.
Victron lithium batteries
Upgraded electrical system to Victron lithium batteries.
Yanmar 4jh
Perkins 4.108 M replaced with a Yanmar 4jh for modern reliability.
Certificates
Racing credentials and active certificate links.
PHRF Chesapeake Bay
2024 PHRF certificate for Festive Mood.
View PHRF certificateORC Active
Active ORC certificates for the United States.
View ORCFilm
“Súgar” was filmed on Festive Mood.
Súgar
A film made aboard Festive Mood, honored at the 72 Maryland Film Festival in Frederick, MD.
- Best of Fest
- Best Pro WINNER
- Audience Choice WINNER
Gallery
Photos of Festive Mood on the water.
Events
Racing, film, and sailing events.
72 Maryland Film Festival
“Súgar” honored at the 72 Film in Frederick, MD.
PHRF Chesapeake Bay
2024 PHRF certificate and racing activity.
ORC Racing
Active ORC certificate and racing.