The Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 vs Beneteau Swift Trawler 34S 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 at 36,4 ft versus Beneteau Swift Trawler 34S 2013 at 36,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 tips the scales at 13 550 lbs — 11 908 lbs more than the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34S 2013 at 1 642 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34S 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 212 gal and 211 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34S 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 could be the deciding factor.