2015 Beneteau Swift Trawler 44 Boat in Old Saybrook, CT 06475 US
Built in 2015
Swift Trawler 44
2 Engines (2x Volvo)
44 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Highly optioned from the factory, this 2015 Beneteau Swift Trawler NOSTOS has been exceptionally well cared for and extensively upgraded. She offers generous interior volume for a boat of her size, with a large master cabin, separate guest cabin, and a comfortable salon featuring curtains and a pullout queen sofa, making her an excellent setup for cruising with family and friends. One of her standout features is a Seakeeper 5 gyro stabilizer, an extremely rare option to find on a Swift Trawler of this vintage, making a noticeable difference in comfort both underway and at rest. She also features a comprehensive solar and Victron electrical system, Starlink, upgraded house batteries and electrical monitoring, a custom full cockpit enclosure in the aft cockpit, extensive new exterior canvas, and numerous recent mechanical and preventative-maintenance updates. NOSTOS has benefited from the care of two great owners who have continually upgraded and improved the boat, and she is ready for immediate enjoyment and cruising.
- Major solar/electrical installation including four Renogy bifacial solar panels, dual Victron MPPT charge controllers, custom stainless mounting hardware and electrical distribution New 2025
- Starlink infrastructure installed with dedicated cabling and power feed to the starboard flybridge locker New 2025
- Additional cockpit and salon electrical outlets with USB-C charging installed New 2025
- Victron Ekrano GX installed for centralized monitoring of the vessel's electrical and energy-management systems New 2024
- Salon sleeper sofa upgraded from the original full-sized sleeper to an American Leather Lyons queen-sized sleeper sofa, with queen gel mattress, Babble Beige fabric and Acorn finish New 2024
- House electrical system upgraded with expanded-capacity house battery bank featuring Northstar Pro batteries. Victron Skylla IP65 battery charger, SmartShunt battery monitor and galvanic isolator New 2022
- Heavy-duty stainless-steel bow chocks installed New 2020
- Custom full cockpit enclosure installed with side and rear panels, door, three-sided track, Sunbrella fabric, Strata glass and new hardware New 2024
- Custom black Phifertex pilothouse window covers New 2025
- Extensive exterior canvas replacement, including new Bimini and covers for the bow cushion, flybridge table, settees, console and both helm seats New 2026
- Engine and starting battery bank renewed with four Odyssey Group 24 batteries New 2026
- Comprehensive bottom and underwater-gear service completed, including bottom preparation and antifouling paint, zinc replacement, thruster cleaning and painting, and barnacle-barrier treatment New 2026
- Firefighting equipment professionally inspected, serviced and certified New 2026
- Main-engine and generator raw-water impellers serviced, zincs renewed, seacocks exercised and lubricated, and hoses, belts and clamps inspected New 2025
- Shaft seals replaced New 2022
- Twin Volvo Penta D4 300 HP diesel engines 1,160 hours
- Onan 11.5 kW generator - 2,964 hours
- 40 mm high-density sound insulation in engine room
- Fuel filters with sediment reservoirs
- Sea strainers
- (2) Fire extinguishers in engine room
- (2) Fuel tanks
- Engine room lighting
- Xacto 12V/110V oil change pump
- Mastervolt 12V/2000W inverter
- LED lighting throughout
- Victron Skylla IP65 battery charger
- Victron Ekarano GX batter monitoring system
- ProSafe FS60 Galvanic Isolator
- Dedicated bow thruster battery
- House battery bank - Northstar Pro 400Ah
- Engine start battery banks
- 50-amp shore power inlet with upgraded SmartPlug connection
- Covered cockpit with LED lighting and handrails
- Teak cockpit decking
- L-shaped cockpit settee with storage below
- JL Audio exterior speakers
- (2) Large deck hatches providing access to storage
- Transom door providing access to swim platform
- Swim platform with boarding ladder
- Hot/cold cockpit shower with pressure water
- Substantial steps with handrails providing easy access to the flybridge
- Lewmar anchor windlass
- 40 lb Delta anchor with 300' of chain
- Teak decking in Cockpit
- 4 Dock lines
- 4 fenders
- 50 amp shore power cord
- Spare propellers
- Propane tanks
- Direct access to both port and starboard side decks
- Raymarine HybridTouch 12” display
- Raymarine autopilot
- Radar
- Volvo Penta gauges
- Navigation light mounting
- Deck spotlight
- Large flybridge with seating for up to 10 guests
- L-shaped portside seating with integral storage lockers
- Long straight settee to starboard
- Fixed teak table
- (2) Helm chairs
- Wet bar
- Kenyon electric grill
- Waeco refrigerator
- Storage throughout
- Teak decking
- Large upgraded bimini cover
- Stainless-steel aft railing
- White lacquered swing mast
- Electric winch with crane for launching water toys, maximum capacity 265 lbs
- Volvo throttles
- Fusion wired remote controller
- Bow/Stern thruster controls
- Icom IC-M605 VHF
- Anchor windlass controls
- Horn
- Spotlight control
- Lenco trim tabs
- Rudder indicator
- Compass
- BOSE outdoor speakers
- Starlink satelite receiver
- Ocean Air bug screens for aft and side entrance
- (2) reverse cycle A/C units
- Ocean Air shades
- Upgraded queen sleeper sofa
- Large LG TV
- Bose speakers with subwoofer
- Fusion stereo headunit
- Versatile table that moves throughout the saloon or cockpit for dining or cocktails
- U-Line ice maker
- Fully curtained off salon area to create a private sleeping area
- Leather helm chair with flip-up bolster
- Side door access to wide side decks
- Raymarine hybrid touch 16” display
- Raymarine Autopilot
- Volvo Penta digital display
- Seakeeper 5 gyro stabilizer display
- Bow AND stern thruster controls
- Windshield wiper controls
- Lenco trim tabs
- Rudder indicator
- Raymarine VHF radio with speaker
- Anchor windlass control
- Running lights
- Windshield defrost
- U-shaped galley
- ENO propane 3-burner cooktop
- ENO propane oven
- Corner refrigerator
- Front-access VitriFrigo refrigerator
- Dedicated trash storage
- Dedicated drawers and storage cabinets
- (2) hull ports
- Overhead hatch
- Island queen berth
- (2) reading lamps
- (2) hanging lockers
- Dedicated reverse cycle A/C unit
- Fusion stereo
- Bose speakers
- Samsung TV
- Voluminous storage under berth
- En-suite master head with shower
- Sink vanity with storage above and below
- Opening window port
- Flip-down teak seat for use when showering
- Mirror
- Electric Jabsco head
- Large queen berth with filler piece
- Storage compartments lining the hull sides
- Large hanging locker
- Drawer below hanging locker
- Opening hull port
- Opening overhead hatch
- Reading lamp
- Dedicated reverse cycle A/C unit
- Mirror
- Jabsco electric head
- (2) opening window ports
- Sink vanity with storage above and below
- Lighted mirror
- Shower nozzle with holder on bulkhead
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/26 | Initial price | $429,000 |
Beneteau Swift Trawler 44: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Swift 44 is regarded by many as an ideal cruising boat for couples, designed to succeed the popular Swift 42 while maintaining the brand's commitment to comfort and escapism. Measuring 45 feet 6 inches in length overall with a beam of 13 feet 11 inches and a shallow draft of 3 feet 5 inches, the Swift 44 offers a manageable size for cruising. The vessel's empty weight is just over 24,000 pounds, and with full fuel and three persons aboard, the test weight reached 26,752 pounds.
Exterior Design and Operational Layout
Boarding the Swift 44 is facilitated either via a walkthrough from the swim platform or through a door located on the starboard bulwarks. The boat features an asymmetrical deck layout, with the starboard side deck being wider than the port side. Optional teak decking enhances the exterior, while the teak cap rail and pulpit provide low-maintenance wooden accents. Safety is ensured by bow rails measuring 29.5 inches high and 1.5 inches thick. The windlass system is standard equipment but is only operable from the helm stations; the reviewer noted the absence of foot controls or a handheld remote at the bow as a potential drawback. The 16-inch cleats and chafing strips are well positioned for mooring. Access to the engine compartment is gained by removing the salon table and carpet, revealing a spacious area suitable for routine checks and light maintenance, though additional lighting would be beneficial. The compartment is well organized with clean wiring and double-clamped hoses, and sound insulation keeps noise levels to a modest 79 decibels in the salon at full speed.
Helm Stations and Bridge
The lower helm is situated on the starboard side opposite the galley and features an angled mount for an optional 12-inch display. A recessed area ahead provides storage and a 12-volt power supply, while the optional autopilot control panel is positioned to the left. Standard controls include the bow thruster, digital engine controls, twin analog gauges flanking the Volvo Penta EVC display, and a rudder angle indicator. The helm seat is a double white unit with a full-length flip-up bolster and footrest, complemented by an overhead grab handle and a side door that offers excellent visibility and ventilation. Visibility from this station is nearly 360 degrees. Access to the flybridge is via a cockpit stairway; the flybridge helm is forward and center-mounted, equipped similarly to the lower helm but with a 9-inch display instead of 12 inches. The bimini top extends over the flybridge helm, providing sun protection. While visibility from the flybridge is good, the reviewer preferred docking from the lower helm due to ease of operation.
Performance and Handling
Powered by twin 300 horsepower Volvo Penta D4 diesel engines, the Swift 44 demonstrated impressive responsiveness at low speeds, maintaining excellent helm control even without engine power. The boat handled turns smoothly with a gentle 5-degree heel, ensuring passenger comfort. Visibility from the helm was outstanding, aided by narrow window mullions and wraparound glass. In light chop and wakes, the hull sliced through water cleanly with minimal pounding. Performance testing revealed a top speed of 25.6 knots at 2600 rpm, consuming 28 gallons per hour and yielding a range of approximately 303 nautical miles. The most efficient cruising speed was estimated at 22.6 knots at 3250 rpm, burning 22.5 gallons per hour, equating to one nautical mile per gallon. The Swift 44 accelerated to plane in 6.3 seconds and reached 20 miles per hour in 8.5 seconds, with a modest bow rise of 10 degrees. A drop-down step at the helm improved sight lines during acceleration. Once on plane, the boat settled into a 5-degree bow-high attitude. Docking was facilitated by excellent side visibility through the helm door and precise control using differential engine thrust, often eliminating the need for the bow thruster until final mooring. The design enables single-handed operation, a key feature for cruising couples.
Conclusion
The Swift 44 is a thoughtfully designed cruiser that balances efficient planning speed with comfortable loitering capabilities, all within a package that is manageable for single operators or couples. Its shallow draft, responsive handling, and well-considered operational layout make it suitable for extended cruising without frequent refueling. The boat's combination of performance, comfort, and ease of handling reflects a successful evolution of the Swift line, offering a cost-effective and practical solution for cruising enthusiasts.
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