The “small” Bénéteau Swift Trawler 48, still impressively long at 48 feet, will be sporting her registration plate twice in January 2023 – for her German premiere in Düsseldorf. A classic modern trawler, this French boat has a range of 1,300 nautical miles at a leisurely speed of 6.7 knots – or indeed 1,000 nautical miles at 8 knots. This would allow the owner to travel non-stop from New York to Miami.
With two 425 hp Cummins diesel engines at maximum configuration, an owner can also hurry home at 26 knots – just in time for a meal out in a restaurant. In other words, power yacht owners can have the best of both worlds: a long cruising range when they want it and a good speed when they need it.