by The French builder has launched the Swift Trawler 48 motorboat with a hull of the latter set for Asia.
Beneteau has premiered the Swift Trawler 48 by Andreani Design, which succeeds the former 47. Just over 48ft in length, the new 48 has an almost-15ft beam and features teak-slat fashion plates aligned with those on the Grand Trawler 62 that debuted last year.
MICAD naval architects designed the semi-planing hull and although the range’s DNA is focused on comfortable, economic cruising, the standard twin 380hp Cummins QSB6.7-litre engines provide a top speed of 21 knots, with the 425hp engines powering it to 25 knots.
With a fuel capacity of 1,930 litres, the range is over 600nm at nine knots or 280nm at 18 knots, with a fuel reserve of 10 per cent. A fresh-water capacity of 640 litres also allows for considerable autonomy.
Outdoor areas include a large swim platform with optional hydraulic lifting system able to carry a 350kg dinghy, while the bathing ladder has swimming pool handrails. The aft cockpit can fit a large bench seat, two director chairs and a folding table, while the foot-pedal operated sliding flybridge stairs, starboard acrylic ‘wind stopper’ door and overhead handrail are among functional features.
The foredeck includes the option of a sunpad with lift-up sections creating forward seating, while there’s a generous 215sqft flybridge, where options include a T-top with inset sliding soft-top. The aft area is clear for sun loungers or toys, to starboard is a forward-facing wet bar, while forward are L-shaped sofas, a table and a central helm seat.
The interior starts with an L-shaped aft galley to port featuring a fullheight 255-litre fridge-freezer and large overhead lockers. The standard galley has a gas oven or optional multi-function electric oven, masses of storage, plus space for an optional dishwasher, while the Corian worktop features a gas or induction cooktop and large sink. To starboard is a sideboard with cupboards and internal bottle rack.
Forward is a raised J-shaped dinette providing seating for up to eight, while on the portside dashtop, the large stowage unit can house a 40in TV.
The helm station has a side door leading to the starboard cleat and bulwark gate, allowing for easy docking and circulation. The console has space for two 12in Raymarine MFD screens and the Beneteau Ship Control system. In addition, an aft docking camera, stern docking lights and the Cummins integrated joystick system can be specified.
The Swift Trawler 48 can sleep up to eight people in three cabins and the saloon dinette, which can convert into a double bed with wrap-around privacy curtains as standard.
On the lower deck, the en-suite owner’s cabin in the bow and the two guest cabins, which share the portside bathroom, enjoy natural light through good-sized hull windows and have masses of storage. The starboard guest cabin has a double-door wardrobe large enough to house an optional washer/dryer.
Layout
Gallery
Source: Yacht Style, www.beneteau.com, www.simpsonmarine.com
