Wing keel verion:
Draft- 6.58’/2m

Shallow draft: 2.1m / 6.89′
Not the same as an earlier (1972) SWAN 44 by S&S.

Designed and built specifically for the Figaro Solo circuit in France (1990-2002). Also in use for the first one-design transatlantic race (Transat AG2R 1992)
Thanks to Troy Farncombe for providing corrections.
aka FIGARO 1.

The CARRERA 280 is an updated version of the CARRERA 290. The 280 has the same hull as the 290, but the stern is shortened 15 inches. The 280 keel is 5 inches deeper than the 290. The 280 rig was redesigned with a retractable sprit/no backstay rig.

Similar to BENETEAU 411 (in US), STARDUST 411, MOORINGS 413.

Similar boat sold to the charter trade as MOORINGS 405, STARDUST 413.
Center cockpit version is the OCEANIS 400 CC.