2019 Beneteau Swift Trawler 44 Boat in Oxnard, CA 93035 US
Built in 2019
Swift Trawler 44
2 Engines (2x Volvo)
45.6 feet
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Fiberglass/Reinforced
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Combining timeless European styling with capable offshore performance, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 44 is designed for boaters who want to cruise farther, stay longer, and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
Built for comfortable, efficient passagemaking, the Swift Trawler 44 pairs a semi-displacement hull with a versatile design that balances seaworthiness, cruising efficiency, and the ability to cover distance at a satisfying pace. Whether cruising along the Southern California coast, making the run to Catalina Island, exploring the Channel Islands, or heading south toward San Diego and Baja California, she offers a practical and comfortable platform for extended time on the water.
The hull delivers a stable, composed ride across a range of cruising speeds, while the trawler-inspired design emphasizes range, efficiency, and comfort over unnecessary complexity. Her distinctive profile blends classic trawler character with modern European styling, giving her a sophisticated look that stands apart from traditional sportfishing boats and conventional motor yachts.
Developed through a collaboration between the Beneteau design office, naval architect Michel Joubert, and designer Pierre Frutschi, the Swift Trawler 44 makes thoughtful use of its space, with a layout intended to support relaxed cruising, entertaining, and overnight stays. She is equally suited to a spontaneous day on the water or a longer coastal adventure, making her an appealing option for owners looking to get more out of their time aboard.
For the Southern California buyer seeking a capable coastal cruiser with the comfort to enjoy weekends away and the versatility for longer passages, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 44 delivers an appealing combination of style, efficiency, and cruising capability.
Composition:
- Sandwich (Polyester resin - Glass fiber / Balsa core)
- White gel coat
- Structural hull counter moulding in monolithic laminate (Polyester resin - Glass fiber)
Profile:
- Semi-floating hull
Composition:
- Sandwich (Polyester resin - Glass fiber / Balsa core)
- Structural counter moulding in monolithic laminate (Polyester resin - Glass fiber)
- White gel coat
- Diamond tip type non-slip covering
- Stainless steel guard sheer rail on hull
- Teak bulwarks
- Gangway door to starboard
MOORING LINES - MOORING
- Stainless steel bow fitting
- Stainless steel anchor platform
- Bow stainless steel protection
- 1000 W Vertical electrical windlass, upwards/downwards movement and remote control from windlass, wheelhouse and flybridge
- 6 Aluminium mooring cleats (L 400mm / 15 - ¾’’)
- Stainless steel gunwale guards
- 2 Stainless steel fairleads to aft of cockpit
- 2 Self-draining compartments with teak-slatted hatch covers
SAFETY ON DECK
- Stainless steel pulpit, open and surrounding cockpit up to steps
- 1 Leather sheathed stainless steel handrail in cockpit deckhead
- 1 Stainless steel handrail at entrance to port side deck
- Self-bailing cockpit
- Teak gunwales
- 2 Lockers in cockpit bottom gas piston assisted and lockable
- Gas bottle integrated into staircase
- Cockpit shower hot / Cold water
- Cockpit access door
- Bathing platform with natural teak overlay and stainless steel rubbing strake (3,41 x 1,00 m / 11’2’’ x 3’3’’)
- Ergonomic bathing ladder with hand holds in the bathing platform
- 1 Access door to starboard side deck from cockpit with grey tinted port
- Flybridge self-bailing
- Stainless steel staircase and access ramp to flybridge with teak treads
- Grey tinted windscreen in PMMA
- Access via PMMA hatch
- Stainless steel pulpit surrounding aft of flybridge
- White lacquered swing mast, Navigation light mounting, Radar,
- Aerials and deck spotlight
- Central steering console
- Control panel including: Electrical engine controls, Electric windlass control, Thruster and Flaps
- Gauges indicators
- Tiller angle indicator
- Space for navigation electronics
- Steering wheel stainless steel
- Steering compass
- Hydraulic steering
- Fog horn
- 12 V socket
- 1 Adjustable pilot seat - Upholstery Twin colored Diamante Storm & Snow PVC
- 1 Adjustable co-driver's seat to port - Twin colored Diamante Storm & Snow PVC
- Flybridge saloon to port consisting of L-shaped bench seat with integral lockers, removable teak table and upholsteryTwin colored Diamante Storm & Snow PVC
- GRP unit with sink, handrail and stowage
- Space for life raft with stainless steel fixing bolt plates
- Woodwork Alpi Mahogany (optional extra: Walnut version)
- Parquet type laminated floors (optional extra: rovere type laminated floorboards)
- Taupe Cushions
SALOON
- Headroom: 1,98 m / 6’6’’
- Sofa convertible to double berth
- Dividing rail and curtains for berth
- Stool
- 2 Folding arm chairs
- Semi-folding, adjustable height, varnished wood saloon table
- Storage cupboards
- Shelving
- 3 leaved aft window door with black lacquered aluminium frame
- 1 Leather covered handrail on deckhead
GALLEY
- Headroom: 1,98 m / 6’6’’
- U-shaped galley with opening window - Includes:
- Corian ® Sagebrush countertopwith sink cover
- 2 Stainless steel sinks with cold/hot water mixer taps under pressure
- Gas oven
- 3-burner hob and oven with protective glass cover
- 130 L front opening fridge (12 V)
- Cutlery drawer
- Stowage and drawers
- Bin
OWNER'S CABIN (FORWARD)
- Headroom: 1,92 m / 6’4’’
- Double berth (2,06 x 1,60 m / 6’9’’ x 5’3’’)
- Marine mattress
- Storage under berth
- Stowage on both sides of berth
- Mirror
- 2 Hanging cupboards with lighting
- 1 Opening deck hatch with fitted mosquito net
- 2 Opening hull portholes with blackout curtains
HEAD (STARBOARD - FORWARD)
- Headroom: 1,98 m / 6’6’’
- Mirror with back lighting
- Cupboard
- Open stowage locker
- 1 Opening deck hatch with fitted mosquito net
- Inset resin basin
- Separate shower compartment with fold-down seat over WC
- Quiet flush electric toilet
- Stowage
GUEST CABINS (PORT SIDE)
- Headroom: 1,98 m / 6’6’’
- Double berth (1,96 x 1,45 m / 6’5’’ x 4’9’’)
- Marine mattress
- 4 Drawers
- Cupboards
- Storage under berth
- 2 Opening hull portholes with blackout curtains
HEAD (STARBOARD - AFT)
- Headroom: 1,98 m / 6’6’’
- Mirror with back lighting
- Cupboard
- 2 opening portholes
- Quiet flush electric toilet
- Inset resin basin
- Mixer tap
- Shower
- Shaft line propulsion
- Four-blade propellers
- Dual engine Volvo D4 300 HP / HP (2 x 221 Kw)
- Fuel filters with sediment reservoir
- Sea water filters
- Engine room soundproofed with high density foam 40mm thick
- Air intakes for engine space cooling on the hull sides
- 2 Extinguishers
- Fuel tank deck filler
- 2 Aluminium fuel tanks (Capacity = 2 x 700 L / 2 x 185 US Gal) inter-connected and pre-fitted for FPS (Fuel Polishing System) connection system
- Steering system:
- 2 Bronze underhung rudders
- Hydraulic steering
- Electric trim tabs
- Bow thruster Quick BTQ 185 85 12
Softs Volvo:
- Trip computer
- Cruise control
- Single lever
- Electrical panel 12 V / 220 V
- 220 V shore power
- 8 220 V Sockets (2 in lounge, 2 in the galley, 1 in owner's cabin, 1 in guest cabin, 1 in forward head, 1 in aft washroom), + 2 for TV (Saloon + Owner's cabin)
- 2 double antenna sockets (TNT - SAT)
- 2 12V 140Ah service batteries
- 4 12V 50Ah engine start batteries
- 2 12V 50Ah bow thruster batteries
- 2 Battery chargers 25 Ah
- 2 12 V Sockets
- Outside and inside lighting LED (Overhead lights, Reading lights)
- Outside lighting (Navigation lights, Mooring light with stainless steel mountings)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/26 | Initial price | $480,000 |
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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| Price | $480,000 | $459,000 | $519,000 | $595,000 | $349,000 | $625,000 |
| Location | Oxnard | Newport Beach | San Diego | Marina Del Rey | San Pedro | Marina Del Rey |
| Nominal Length | 46' | 35' | 46' | 41' | 6' | 41' |
| Engine Make | Volvo | Cummins | Volvo | Cummins | Cummins | Cummins |
| Total Engine Power | 300 hp | 425 hp | 300 hp | 480 hp | 380 hp | 480 hp |
| Days on Market | 1 | 28 | 91 | 702 | 614 | 93 |
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