48 ft Beneteau 2024

Preliminary spec is available – Photo of sistership

The new Swift Trawler 48, launched in 2022, is 48’4” long overall with a beam of 14’9” and is now positioned as the largest Swift Trawler in the Range only surpassed by the Grand Trawler as the flagship of the BENETEAU trawler range.

She is laid out on the main deck with aft cockpit, galley, settee and lower helm all on the same level, with easy access to the foredeck via the wider starboard walkway. The aft cockpit and starboard sidedeck has a roof and there are high railings everywhere to keep you and your family safe. 

Down three short steps is the access to the cabins, with cabins to port and starboard, the Guest/Day head to Port (accessible from the walkway and the Port cabin), and then all the way forward is the master cabin with ensuite head with separate shower stall.

Access the spacious flybridge via a stainless steel and teak set of steps, there is loads of seating to port and starboard, with a teak table in the center, and up to 4 seats facing forward. This is all covered by the upgraded hard bimini top in fiberglass that includes a retractable canvas center section. The back half of the flybridge has a galley with sink, electric BBQ, fridge and storage, and an 8 x 7 foot area to store gear or put extra chairs.

Equipped with twin Cummins QSB6.7 (425HP each), straight shaft (with bow and stern thrusters), she can be run at trawler speeds of 7.5 knots and get 728 NM miles of range (or 8.5 knots = 597nm), or a fast cruise of 18 to 21 knots and get 2450 nautical miles. Top speed is 25.5 knots. 

She’s equipped with three cabins and two heads, is CE-rated Category B (Offshore, up to 45 knots of wind and 13-foot seas) for up to 14 people. Built and designed in France, she follows a long line of successful Beneteau Swift Trawlers in this range, such as the ST 52, ST 50, and ST 47.

Features Include:

• 3 Cabins and 2 Heads. The salon settee can be converted to sleep two more.
• 2 x Cummins QSB6.7 425 HP diesel engines
• Bow and Stern Thrusters
• Air Conditioning and Reverse-cycle Heating
• Two 12-inch Raymarine Axiom displays at lower helms and upper helms
• Electric Swim Platform/Tender lift
• Hard flybridge bimini in fiberglass, with retractable canvas center
• Sunpad on foredeck; the front part of the pad turns into a settee. Canvas sunshade option.
• 7.5 Kw generator and Inverter, AGM Batteries
• AIS Transceiver
• Wine Cabinet, Ice Maker inside, Electric BBQ on flybridge

Disclaimer: FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Denison Yachting