Updated on January 22nd, 2025
Since 2003, 1,800 Swift Trawler boats ranging from 10 to 19 meters in length have been launched. In addition to the previous five models, Beneteau has added a new 16.5 meter boat which will be presented at Cannes this year.
These semi-displacement boats have gained popularity all over the world due to their versatility, excellent habitability and reasonable efficiency. Of course, they cannot be compared with purebred displacement trawlers in terms of fuel consumption and seaworthiness, but versatility is always a compromise.
Two 550 hp engines provide up to 700 nautical miles of navigation at a speed of 9 knots (with a 10 percent fuel reserve). However, when you get bored, you can increase the speed to a maximum of 20 knots, making the Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 an excellent family yacht. With naval architecture from Dixon Yacht Design combined with the latest Sleipner Vector Gen 3 fins, cruising is truly comfortable and enjoyable in almost any weather.
“Innovation has been the driving force at Beneteau for 140 years. To celebrate this milestone, we challenged our team to create a standout passagemaker to join our Swift Trawler family that marries the best innovations with remarkable style. The result is spectacular. The Swift Trawler 54 brings to life our vision of ‘rediscover the journey’, where you enjoy the journey as much as the destination,” said Beneteau brand manager Jean-François Lair.
The Silent Boat option outfits the boat with lithium batteries and solar panels that provide eight to ten hours of autonomy at anchor without the need to run a generator. Other options include a diesel-electric hybrid drive and a full Webasto climate system throughout the interior.
As with all other models in the Swift Trawler line, here you will also be greeted by bright interiors with panoramic glazing and a well-thought-out arrangement of salon and cabin elements. Andreani Design studio worked on the creation of this boat together with Beneteau.
We think the Swift Trawler 54 is an eye-catcher and the spacious flybridge with its single, minimalist radar mast is great too. This boat fills a niche where you don’t find many versatile yachts. Thus, this is another good reason to visit the Cannes Yachting Festival this year.