The Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 is a remarkable blend of elegance, comfort, and performance, designed for those who crave adventure on the open sea. With a length of 16.36 meters and a beam of 4.88 meters, this trawler offers ample space for relaxation and entertainment, making it ideal for long voyages. The yacht’s semi-displacement hull ensures a smooth and stable ride, even in choppy conditions, while its twin diesel engines provide the power needed for extended cruising. Inside, the Swift Trawler 54 boasts a beautifully appointed interior with luxurious finishes and state-of-the-art amenities. The spacious saloon is perfect for social gatherings, and the fully equipped galley ensures that all culinary needs are met. Accommodating up to six guests overnight, the yacht features three comfortable cabins, including a master suite with an en-suite bathroom. The flybridge offers panoramic views and a perfect spot for sunbathing or enjoying a sunset cocktail. Designed by renowned naval architects Joubert-Nivelt, the Swift Trawler 54 combines innovative engineering with timeless style. Whether you’re exploring coastal waters or embarking on a transatlantic journey, this yacht promises a unique and unforgettable experience. Its fuel-efficient design allows for impressive range, making it a reliable choice for both novice and seasoned sailors. The Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 is not just a boat; it’s an invitation to explore the world in luxury and style.
Length
16.4M
Beam
4.9M
Draft
1.2M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
6
Cabin
3
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
18KT
Max Speed
24KT
Fuel
4000L
Range
1000NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta D9 575 HP
Option 1
2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600 HP
Naval
Joubert-Nivelt
Exterior
Beneteau
Interior
Beneteau
New Starting From
€800,000
High Price Brokerage
€700,000
Low Price Brokerage
€500,000
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Her hull borrows from sailboats, and that is exactly the point.
Naval architects Joubert-Nivelt drew what Beneteau names a Fusion Hull: a fine entry forward, a central canoe shaped bottom borrowed straight from sailing yacht practice, and a shallower section aft to keep speed within reach. The result runs at roughly three degrees of trim across the whole range from idle to nineteen knots, rather than lifting her bow and burying her stern the way a conventional planing hull does under power. It is a quieter, steadier way to cross open water, engineered for comfort at the speeds an owner actually cruises at rather than for a headline top end.
Three distinct rooms share one saloon, and none of them feel like an afterthought.
A dinette sits beside the helm for anyone keeping the skipper company underway, a lower lounge offers a separate, more casual gathering spot, and a transverse galley closes the run with glass screens rather than solid bulkheads, keeping sightlines open the length of the deck. The effect is a single open space that still divides naturally into zones for cooking, conversation and driving, so a full boat of guests never collapses into one crowded room. It is a layout built for a boat genuinely lived aboard rather than one only cruised for an afternoon.
A thousand nautical miles at a sensible pace, with plenty more in reserve for a slower crossing.
Twin 575hp Volvo Penta D9 diesels power her as standard, with a 600hp Cummins QSC option for owners who want a little more in hand, and a 4,000 litre fuel capacity behind either choice delivers a genuine 1,000 nautical mile range at cruise. Ease off further and that figure stretches considerably, the Fusion Hull rewarding a patient owner with real ocean going autonomy rather than a figure that only holds at idle. At an 18 knot cruise and 24 knots flat out, she still has the pace to close a passage quickly when the weather window says to.
Three cabins built for a full season aboard, not just a fortnight.
A full beam owner’s suite anchors the accommodation with its own ensuite, joined by a forward VIP cabin and a third cabin that keeps the layout flexible for family or crew, sleeping six in total across proper berths rather than convertible settees. Beneteau’s own interior team kept the finish restrained rather than heavy, favouring pale joinery and generous glazing over the dark timber that can make a boat this size feel smaller than she is. Day guests can stretch to twelve around the saloon and cockpit, so she works as comfortably for entertaining at anchor as she does for a family cruising together.
She is the flagship of a range with more than two decades behind it.
The Swift Trawler line has now delivered upwards of eighteen hundred boats since it began, and the 54 carries that experience into her largest, most capable form. At 16.4 metres on a 4.9 metre beam, with a shallow 1.2 metre draught that belies her size, she remains accessible to anchorages a boat this length might otherwise be excluded from. A single crew member supports an owner who wants some of the workload taken care of without running a full complement, and a new price around 800,000 positions her as a considered flagship purchase rather than an extravagant one.
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