The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 vs Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 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.

The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 carries 1 057 gallons versus 66 gallons in the Beneteau Evasion 37 1979. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 could be the deciding factor.

The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 has a documented displacement of 17 637 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.

Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 draws 7,6 ft, compared to 4,0 ft for the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010. That 3,6-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.

The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 uses Masthead-sloop rigging. The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 has a documented auxiliary engine of 60 hp.

For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 carries 264 gallons versus 132 gallons on the Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.