The Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 vs Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2011 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2011 measures 55,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 19,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 at 36,0 feet (2019). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 tips the scales at 7 000 lbs — 6 998 lbs more than the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2011 at 2 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 24 hp, the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 has a 22-hp advantage over the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2011's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2011 carries 1 057 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019. 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 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2011 could be the deciding factor.

The Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 has a documented displacement of 7 000 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.

The Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 uses Sloop rigging. The Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 has a documented auxiliary engine of 24 hp.