Beneteau Swift Trawler 47

The Swift Trawler 47 (ST 47) is the newest in a series of affordable, feature-rich cruisers from Beneteau.

The boat is packed with standard equipment that includes dual helms — one inside and the other on the flybridge — in addition to a well-appointed galley inside and an outdoor sky galley above. With a comfortable salon and abundant flybridge seating, there is a lot to offer.

“The model name Swift Trawler doesn’t begin to describe the blue water capabilities of the ST 47,” says Craig Duchow of Centerpointe Yacht Services. “On her maiden voyage from Cleveland, our vessel comfortably cruised at 26 knots and reached WOT of 32 mph. Between Sturgeon Bay and Milwaukee, we effortlessly drove through 5- to 7-foot waves at speeds as high as 29 mph.”

When you enter through the portside transom door, the open layout expands before you. Cockpit seating is protected from the elements by the overhanging flybridge above, reached via a convenient portside stairwell. A wide, sliding door retracts, connecting the cockpit seating area with the main salon. The full galley with lots of storage and counter space is forward.

“The expansive bridge has a hardtop with a retractable shade giving you the best of full sun or full shade, as well as a commanding 360-degree view,” Duchow says. “Inside you have a spacious salon and wheelhouse with large windows for great visibility and maximum natural light.”

Belowdeck accommodations include three staterooms and two heads. The master forward has an island queen berth, an ensuite head to starboard and an independent shower compartment to port. A twin cabin and double VIP cabin, along with a washer/dryer and a second head round out the accommodations.

The Swift Trawler 47 is a great cruiser for couples or families and has enough gathering areas to keep everyone onboard happy.

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