Beneteau Swift Trawler 44 FIRST MATES

Boat Overview

FIRST MATES is a prime example of the highly sought-after fast cruising "Swift Trawler" from Groupe Beneteau. The Beneteau Swift Trawlers are best sellers for good reason. They are capable cruisers, comfortable for extended trips, and handle rough conditions well, providing a soft, stable ride with excellent tracking. Accommodations include:

• Two private staterooms


• Sleeping for six


• Two heads


• Galley up


• A lovely salon


• A huge flybridge

Exterior and Features

This Swift Trawler stands out in any marina with its recent bright blue painted hull. It is well outfitted with:

• Generator


• Reverse cycle air/heat in separate zones


• Full electronics package for lower and flybridge helms


• Inverter


• Bow and stern thrusters


• Washer/dryer


• TV


• Dinghy and outboard motor

This listing is preliminary. Note that some photos are several years old from a different owner. Interior photos will be taken as soon as the shrink wrap cover is removed. Call today for more details and to schedule an appointment to see her in person.

Manufacturer Description

The Swift Trawler 44 is the ideal long-distance cruiser for couples. It is composed even in harsh conditions and surprisingly responsive at low speeds. From the helm, the captain enjoys 360-degree visibility.

Thanks to Beneteau’s thoughtful design, the Swift 44 can be docked single-handed with complete controllability and accuracy, particularly with the aid of bow and stern thrusters. The Swift’s twin 300 hp diesel engines make cruising comfortable. You’ll notice little penalty in fuel consumption even cruising at 17 to 23 knots and appreciate how remarkably quiet she is at full speed. The Swift Trawler 44 is the most efficient in her class.

The asymmetrical design results in a roomier salon with more headroom below. The owner’s stateroom is spacious with plenty of storage. The guest stateroom has two single berths that can be converted into a queen-size berth. The salon’s settee features a foldout double mattress, allowing her to comfortably sleep six. The nicely sized u-shaped galley makes entertaining easy, and families enjoy her large swim platform.

The Swift Trawler 44 delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency, speed, comfort, and stability whether you’re out on the lake, cruising the open ocean, or in the bay.

Accommodations

Beginning in the salon and moving forward, the galley is to port and includes:

• Top load fridge


• Convection microwave


• Gas cooktop


• Double stainless sink


• Tons of storage

To starboard is the lower helm with a great side access door and a fridge below the helm seat. There is a settee in Ultraleather Promessa fabric that converts easily to a double berth. Curtains provide privacy for this space. Storage lockers line the port side, and a couple of folding director chairs may be brought in or used outside for socializing. There is a hidden leaf table that is also moveable.

The helm station is in the forward starboard corner of the salon and has a sliding door for direct access to the side decks and a door through the hull for access to the docks. Moving down a few steps to starboard is the day head, and the guest double cabin is to port. Forward, the owner's stateroom includes a center island queen with en suite head and stall shower. Windows out the hull side provide a view of the mooring field, and a hatch overhead offers ample storage lockers and storage under the berth.

Reverse cycle air conditioning and heat system provide climate control for the interior. Ocean Air screens, wood blinds, and privacy curtains enhance the ambiance. Sliding glass doors open fully for connecting with the cockpit or can be closed when the weather calls for it.

Electronics

• Dual station helm and flybridge electronics


• Raymarine E 125 Flybridge and E 127 Main helm - both Hybrid Touch


• Raymarine autopilot I70 RV2


• Raymarine 4KW digital radar


• Raymarine dual station VHF


• AIS 650 receiver


• Depth sounder


• Two TVs - main salon and forward cabin


• Bose stereo speakers


• Stereo

Mechanical - Electrical - Plumbing

Mechanical:

• Twin Volvo D4 300 hp diesels


• Direct drive shaft


• Bow thruster


• Stern thruster


• Single lever controls and trip computer


• Trim tabs


• Shaft razors line cutters


• Generator - Onan 11 kw with sound shield

Electrical:

• 12vDC and 120vAC systems


• 50 Amp shore power cord


• Onan Genset Inverter - 2000 watt


• Electric winch on flybridge for dinghy lift


• Quiet flush electric toilets


• Flybridge grill


• Flybridge refrigerator


• Galley refrigerator and separate top-load freezer


• Anchor windlass

Plumbing:

• Washer / dryer


• Note: Icemaker installed but not working


• Washdown in cockpit


• Hot and cold pressure water


• Hot and cold cockpit shower

Additional Equipment

• Life jackets


• Coast Guard safety package


• AB model 9.5 AL inflatable


• 9.9 hp outboard motor w/mounting chocks and brackets


• Anchor and rode

Broker Comments and Disclaimer

The owners have enjoyed FIRST MATES since they purchased her several years ago but feel it is time to let her go. Buyers should note the boat is in light use, and there may be personal effects and gear that may not convey with the sale. Also, please note the ice maker that is installed may not be working, and the sellers have never used it and don't intend to remove it or fix it.

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 surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.