The original Swan 53 and the Swan 53.2 are two different designs by the same designer, German Frers, and the same builder, Nautor Swan. The original Swan 53 was launched in 1987 and had a production run of 50 hulls until 1995. The Swan 53.2 was launched in 2005 and had a production run of 20 hulls until 2009. The Swan 53.2 is a newer and more modern version of the Swan 53, with some differences in the hull shape, rig, keel, interior and equipment. Some of the main differences between the original Swan 53 and the Swan 53.2 are: The Swan 53.2 is slightly longer than the original Swan 53, with a length overall of 16.5m (54 ft) versus 16.2m (53 ft); The Swan 53.2 has a plumb stem and a reverse transom, while the original Swan 53 has a raked stem and a conventional transom; The Swan 53.2 has a fin keel with a bulb, while the original Swan 53 has a fin keel without a bulb. The original Swan 53 also has an optional keel/centreboard version that can reduce the draft from 3.1m (10.2 ft) to 2.3m (7.5 ft) or 3.6m (11.8 ft), while the Swan 53.2 does not have this option; The Swan 53.2 has a sleeker and more elegant interior than the original Swan 53, with more wood trim, more natural light and more storage space.