The Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 combines modern design with long-distance cruising capabilities, offering comfort, efficiency, and a spacious interior for extended adventures on the water.
OverviewThe Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 was the flagship model in Beneteau’s trawler lineup, designed for those who appreciate comfort and range over sheer speed. This vessel embodies a philosophy of long-distance cruising without sacrificing modern style, making it ideal for extended adventures at sea.
Design and Comfort
Interior Space: The Swift Trawler 50 features a voluminous interior with large windows that flood the space with natural light. The open-plan layout includes a spacious salon and well-equipped galley, making it suitable for living aboard for extended periods.
Accommodations: It offers three guest cabins, providing ample sleeping space for families or groups. The design maximizes comfort, ensuring that owners can spend weeks exploring coastlines without feeling cramped.
Performance
Engine and Speed: Powered by twin Volvo IPS600 engines (435 hp each), the Swift Trawler 50 can reach speeds of around 20 knots. However, it is most efficient cruising between 12 and 15 knots, where fuel consumption is optimized.
Handling: The boat’s semi-displacement hull design enhances stability and efficiency, making it easier to operate, even for those new to trawlers. The joystick control system simplifies docking and maneuvering in tight spaces.
Features
Flybridge: The expansive flybridge is a highlight, offering commanding views and ample space for lounging or dining. It serves as a social hub, enhancing the overall cruising experience.
Safety and Stability: The Swift Trawler 50 is designed with safety in mind, featuring high bulwarks and secure walkaround decks. Its wide beam contributes to stability, ensuring a comfortable ride even in challenging conditions.
ConclusionThe Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 is a well-rounded vessel that successfully blends traditional trawler attributes with modern design and performance. It is particularly suited for boaters who value comfort and range, making it an excellent choice for those looking to embark on extended cruising adventures. With its thoughtful design and robust performance, the Swift Trawler 50 stands out in the trawler market as a practical and enjoyable option for serious cruisers.
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MEASUREMENTS
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Accommodations
Steering System
Joystick Control
Original Build Specs
HULL Composition: Sandwich (Polyester resin – Glass fiber / Balsa core) White gel coat Structural hull counter moulding in monolithic laminate Profile: Semi-floating hull
DECK Composition: Sandwich (Polyester resin – Glass fiber / Balsa core) White gel coat Diamond tip type non-slip covering Structural counter moulding in monolithic laminate
DECK EQUIPMENT Teak bulwarks Gangway door to starboard, Stainless steel handrail Water filling drain plug in stainless steel Fuel filler in stainless steel Wastebin access hatch
MOORING LINES- MOORING Dolphin nose, stainless steel structure with teak plank Swivel bow fitting in stainless steel Electric windlass Lewmar 24V 2000W (chain grab for 12mm chain and gipsy head for buoy line) (Peel strength of windlass 1500kg) (speed 27m/min) Remote control in mooring locker + windlass control from wheelhouse and flying bridge steering stations 2Mooring lockers 6Aluminium mooring cleats (400mm) (2 forward – 2 amidships – 2 aft), Stainless steel gunwale guards 2 Stainless steel fairleads to aft of cockpit
SAFETY ON DECK High bulwarks (65 cm) ensuring protection right around the deck Stainless steel pulpit Stainless steel and teak cockpit surround On flying bridge: Stainless steel pulpit completely surrounding aft of flying bridge with stainless steel guardrails on snap shackles to facilitate launching of dinghy and life raft
COCKPIT Teak slatted self-draining cockpit 1 Gangway door to protect cockpit against wind and spray Stainless steel stanchion on flying bridge Teak-slatted L-shaped cockpit bench seat Access hatch to lazarette or crew cabin (according to the layout) Access hatch to engine compartment Access stairway to flybridge with gas bottle stowage position Access door to aft swim deck Sunbathing platform with solid wood slats and stainless steel protection Retractable ladder in swimming platform with solid wood steps and stainless steel handrails
FLY BRIDGE Grey tinted windscreen in PMMA Steering console with: Steering compass – Steering wheel – Electrical engine controls, Tiller angle indicator – Rev counter – Fuel gauges – skyhook Controls for bow and stern thruster, windlass, flaps, lighting, navigation lights and foghorn (depending on options) Adjustable pilot seat, Adjustable co-driver’s seat to port Sliding flybridge saloon table with extensions Bench seat on portside with access to built-in serving hatch Starboard bench seat, Storage PVC Diamante Storm & Snow upholstery on flybridge Stainless steel handrail Console cover Fly + Seat of Fly, to starboard Galley unit with sink and hot and cold pressurized mixer tap, flybridge wastebin, Compartment for refrigerator (optional), Place for electric grill (optional) Removable extra lighting Storage unit to starboard Polyester hoop bar with fitted spotlights and loudspeakers Quarterdeck for storing dinghy or for use as terrace Structurally reinforced position for installation of Bezenzoni electric crane offered as optional extra to lift dinghy (max load 200Kg / 441 lbs) Space for life raft with stainless steel fixing bolt plates Flag pole bracket on starboard aft pulpit GRP door with retaining bar to close off access to stairway
INTERIOR Woodwork Alpi Mahogany Doors to units for improved fresh air circulation Weng Alpi cabinets base boards Edges of steps in Weng Alpi Parquet type laminated floors Taupe Cushions Pilot bench seat in ” PVC” Ivoire Carpet, in Cabins LED lighting
SALOON 2 leaved aft window door with black lacquered aluminium frame, Tinted glass, Blackout curtain Sliding, opening side windows in black aluminium and tinted glass, with blinds Storage under bench seats Saloon table in varnished wood, on removable foot, with extension. Tilting for better storage 2Removable armchairs Cabinet on portside: Bar with storage space and location provided for retractable 32 LED TV (option) as well as for the on-board glasswore (optional) Illuminated storage recess Storage unit with location for Radio/CD/DVD player Leather covered stainless steel handrail on ceiling Access step to wheelhouse, Courtesy lighting Radio/CD/MP3 USB,AUX with 2 speakers in saloon and 4 exterior watertight speakers (2 in the cockpit – 2 in flying bridge)
GALLEY (U-SHAPED ON STARBOARD) Tinted glass sliding window in front of sink with wood strip blind Resin worktop with stainless steel 2 basin sink, washing up drainer and bin access Mixer tap with hot/cold water under pressure 3 burner gas hob with pan holder Gas oven Rubbish locker accessed from alleyway Extractor hood Plentiful storage with cubbyholes and cutlery drawer Hanging unit in PMMA with built-in lighting above work surface between galley and saloon Serving hatch unit with “serving tray” 2Built-in 130 L refrigerators in unit to port. (Possible to have one of the two replaced by a drawer refrigerator with 60 L fridge and 84 L freezer as an option), wood unit to starboard) Spotlights LED, Sockets 220V Stacking storage on fridge unit to store small electrical goods
DINETTE / SEA BERTH Alpi table with adjustable foot, convertible to bench seat/berth Storage for extra seat Storage for extra backrest Sliding window in non-tinted glass Storage under bench seats (depending on options)
STEERING STATION Raised steering station Fresh air intake can be shut off manually from the helm station, electrical with controller on dash board Glass holder (2) Ergonomic helm console can be raised on gas struts for access to the connections / Space for navigation electronics (up to 2 Raymarine GS12 navigation displays), Engine instrumentation Lighting for night sailing Windscreen in non-tinted glass with demister 3Windscreen wipers with washer and synchronization system Sliding door for access to main side deck with latching system to hold it partially open 2Fixed windows on both sides of the wheelhouse, non-tinted Cupboard for 24 V and 220 V electrical circuit management Adjustable driver’s seat on storage unit Leather covered steering wheel in stainless steel, Diameter 70 cm Electric steering engine repeaters with rev counters, pressure and temperature indicators fuel gauges Volvo EVC screen (with additional software as an option) Tiller angle indicator Flap indicators Electric engine control levers IPS control joystick Steering compass Functional controls: Wiper, Demister, Fog horn, Navigation lights, Windlass Shelf for storage on portside with 3 x 220 V sockets
FULL WIDTH OWNER’S CABIN 2Panoramic opening porthole-fitted portlights with blinds Central double berth with slatted base and marine mattress, mounted on gas strut with storage LED deckhead lights, indirect LED lighting, night lights to steps and bedside lights Two large, illuminated wardrobes with hanging locker and shelving Drawers Full height mirror on door Leather covered stainless steel handrail Desk and seating to port with 220 V socket Access door to private bathroom Access door to private toilets 220 V socket
PRIMARY TOILET Electric Vacu-flush toilet with sewage tank in cockpit Hand basin Magazine storage console, Towel rail Shower compartment with full inner moulding 80 L water heater / 21 Us Gal Teak slatted, built-in seat Sockets 220V Aluminium strip blinds Opening hull porthole Waste water drained by gravity to buffer tank (50 l / 13 US Gal) Electric Vacu-flush toilet with sewage tank in cockpit (Guests washroom) Opening hull porthole Thermostatic mixer tap with hot/cold pressurized water supply, in showers area Mirror with back lighting Toilet accessory rack Hooks for towel/mitt Towel rail (Aft washroom)
GUEST CABINS (FORWARD) Central Island Bed berth mounted on strut for storage Slatted bed base Marine mattress Storage, Hanging locker, Drawers Lighting and reading spotlights 1Opening hatch Lewmar T44 – with blind – Mosquito net 2Opening hull portholes with curtains Full height mirror on door
CABIN (PORT SIDE) OFFICE VERSION Desk with plenty of storage space Possibility of a berth on the upper part: Marine mattress 2 Opening portholes
ENGINE 2Engines 2 x D6 IPS 600 – 2 x 435 CV/HP Diesel (2 x 320 Kw) Propellers jackshaft DP Fuel tanks: 2 x 1 350 L / 2 x 357 US Gal, inter-connected and pre-fitted for FPS connection system (Fuel Polishing System) Foam soundproofing in engine compartment Side air intakes 2Electric engine hold ventilators Extinguishers in engine hold with remote controls Inert gas system for engine protection Batteries centred beneath slatted floor Electrical boxes
ELECTRICITY 24/220 V Electrical panel or 24/110 V Electrical battery switches Radio-controlled wireless switches (without battery) 2230 V – 50 Hz 63A shore supply with 15 m cable (or 2 x 220 V – 60 Hz 50A according to country) 220 V sockets in saloon, galley, wheelhouse and cabins 2Battery chargers 40 Ah Inverter 12 V / 24 V Sockets 12V in wheelhouse 4140 Ah service batteries and 4 x 50 Ah starter batteries Windlass Electric trim tabs Lenco Stainless steel navigation lights Mooring light 3Electric windscreen wipers with synchronizing system 2 Automatic electric bilge pumps 2 Engine hold ventilators Electric water heater on shore supply or on engine exchanger (80 l / 21 US Gal) Inside lighting, cockpit, alleyways and flying bridge
BENETEAU LOUNGE TRIM LEVEL OPTIONS
Bow thruster Quick BTQ 250 140 24
Pump for deck washing (Fresh water – 1 forward exit)
Deck searchlight with remote control
Spare battery – 110A
24-220 V, 2 kVA converter or 24-110V 2 KVA
Multifonction screen Raymarine e95 on flybridge
2 Multifunction Raymarine Gs12 screens in wheelhouse
interface Raymarine – Volvo EVC
i70 RV2 autopilot in wheelhouse and repeater on flybridge
2 Electric capstans aft
Shore freshwater supply
Fridge (42 l / 1,4 Cu.f) on flying bridge
Drawer refrigerator (in place of one of the two 130 L refrigerators)
Electric flybridge grill TV 32″ + Dvd Fusion + Bose pack in saloon
ELECTRONICS
HD Digital radar 4 Kw
Rear camera
Engine compartment camera
Aft port camera
Generator
Air conditioning
Loud speakers Bose on flying bridge
Loud speakers Bose in master cabin
Windlass control with chain counter
ADDITONAL FACTORY OPTIONS
Complete mooring kit: Anchor CGR 32 kg + Chain 12 mm diameter (Length 85 m) + Cable 22 mm diameter (Length 4 m) + 4 Hawsers 18mm (Length 15 m) – 6 Fenders (290 mm diameter – Length 1,09 m)
Hydraulic gangway (Bezenzoni, retractable under cockpit, Length 2,90 m / 96)
Access door to lazarette (or crew cabin) from the platform, lockable with key
3rd Engine control and Thrusters, in the cockpit
Thermal imaging camera
Windvane anemometer
Antifouling
Electric grill on flybridge’s galley unit
Watertight Bose speakers on Flybridge (replacing the others)
Console cover and white Flying bridge bench seat
Grey “Perle” hull
Teak slatted flybridge (forward part)
Teak slatted deck (forward part)
Flybridge bimini in Charcoal Grey
Flybridge dodgers in Charcoal Grey
Aft cockpit cover in Charcoal Grey, with white Bayline lining for privacy
Cockpit seat cushions to match flybridge upholstery
Outside wheelhouse curtains – Sunworker – White
Adjustable sunbed
Fabric covering sunbed in Sunworker White
Chilled water air conditioning, (with Ventilators Brushless or Offset compressor) 60kBTU (18kBTU in lounge, 18kBTU in wheelhouse, 12kBTU Owner cabin, 9kBTU Port forward cabin + Fore washroom, 4kBTU cabin or office on portside)
11 kVA 220 V / 50 Hz Generator + Cocoon
Optional equipment Volvo: DPS ( virtual anchoring) + low speed
Storage for 23 wine bottles in companionway
Medium size medium size 110 V microwave-oven (1,4 cu ft) to install (galley unit on portside)
Stacking washing machine + Miele marine dryer with external venting (220 V)
Saloon upholstery + Dinette + Leather pilot bench seat
Carpet in saloon and wheelhouse Headboard in forecabin and owner’s cabin in devon Chocolate leather
Mosquito screens to aft glazed picture window and sliding side door to wheelhouse
Mosquito nets on round portholes
Safe in master cabin
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