beneteau swift trawler 44

[chrisgil]

I am considering a used swift trawler 44 for use in the med. The layout suits us well but I have some concern over build quality. I appreciate will never be a Fleming or Grand Banks but then a lot less money! Any thoughts and advice welcome.

 

[LadyJ]

Not meaning to jump on your thread but very keen to hear the thoughts once the forum members start to make comment so have added myself to the thread.

 

[mcanderson]

Try pm'ing SammyB they had one.

 

[rustybarge]

There's a few owners on the Trawler forum, across the pond: they seem impressed.

http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/sf-la-our-beneteau-swift-trawler-44-a-16200.html

 

[kcrane]

Used one for sale in Plymouth, listed with Barbican Yachts I think. Looks in nice condition.

 

[SammyB]

We recently traded in our Swift Trawler 44 only because we wanted more accommodation. I am more than happy to answer any questions - send me a pm.

 

[oncewaswafu]

This one is half way there for you
http://barcelona.boatshed.com/trader_41-boat-136542.html

Oops sorry, it's a 41!

 

[chrisgil]

Thanks for response.
We would mostly run at say 8 to 10 knots only occasionally getting on the plane when need to rush (or I want to play!)
Are they good at low speed and how do the performance figures hold up if boat full of people and 'stuff'.
I am interested to know if you could sensibly dock single handed. We will be in med so stern to manoeuvres!
Any problem areas I should watch out for?
Cheers

 

[SEARANGER ANCASTER]

we looked at ST44 and Grand Banks , plus the Velasco (or Voyage as it was called then) but ended up with the Searanger firstly due to the extras we got with a "used" boat but mainly due to the build quality of the Searanger ( of the Beneteau and Jeaneau , not the GB). I appreciate Searanger no longer made and used ones rare plus comparing mass produced to english hand built but just my tuppenceworth !

 

[beebok]

Dont ignore Dale or Aquastar same reason as Searangers view,GB hand built great sea boats.

 

[chrisgil]

Thanks for reply. I'll check them out