Botin 41 underway

McConaghy has commenced construction of Swing, a new Botin 41 racing yacht designed by Botin Partners and engineered for high-performance inshore racing.

Photography by McConaghy Boats

08 October 2026

The latest collaboration between McConaghy and Botin Partners, Swing is being built for a returning McConaghy owner, with the Botin 41 combining advanced carbon construction, integrated rig engineering and a design optimised for IRC competition.

Developed with the Admiral’s Cup in mind, the Botin 41 is conceived as a Grand Prix racing platform, offering a fully integrated package designed to minimise commissioning time and maximise performance on the racecourse.

Construction incorporates pre-preg carbon fibre with a Nomex core, using female tooling and autoclave-cured internal structures to achieve a lightweight, high-strength hull.

Swing, the latest Botin 41 from McConaghy, takes shape at the shipyard ahead of final outfitting and commissioning.

The Botin 41's uncluttered foredeck and extended bowsprit are designed to support efficient sail handling and racing performance.

The Botin 41's low-profile hull, long bowsprit and carbon rig reflect its racing pedigree.

Designed by Botin Partners, the Botin 41 features a streamlined hull and deck arrangement optimised for Grand Prix racing.

The Botin 41 combines a lightweight hull with a clean deck layout and performance-focused rig configuration.

Stern view of the Botin 41, showing the open racing cockpit and integrated deck layout designed for competitive inshore sailing.

The yacht also features a CNC-machined keel fin and bulb, an autoclave-cured rudder stock and extensive use of titanium hardware and fasteners.

Deck systems are equally performance-focused, with Harken pedestal-driven primary winches and mainsheet, a string-drop system and titanium gearbox-driven controls for the vang, jib, Cunningham and outhaul. Helix reelers are specified for the spinnaker sheets and halyard.

A significant advantage of the project is McConaghy’s ability to manufacture both the yacht and its MC1 carbon spars under the same roof.

Designed by Steve Wilson, the MC1 rig package includes a high-modulus carbon mast, titanium internal tangs and titanium locks for the mainsail, jib, masthead and fractional halyards.

By engineering the hull, mast and rigging as an integrated system, McConaghy can assemble and test-fit components before delivery, resolving technical details at the factory rather than during commissioning.

The approach is intended to provide owners and race teams with a complete, race-ready platform requiring only sails.

The Botin 41 is advertised at US$1.99 million, with further technical specifications available to qualified buyers under a non-disclosure agreement.

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