Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2012 vs Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2012 and the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2012 carries a rated maximum of 2 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 106 gallons in the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2012. 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 Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2012 caps at 13. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 55,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFlyer Gran Turismo 44
ModelSwift Trawler 52
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 11 in. (3.93 m)
Beam16 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters3.94
Beam - Meters4.93
Beam - Inches155
Beam - Inches194
Weight - DetailDry: 19,616 lbs. (8,900 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg8897.66
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19616
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet44.25
Length - Feet55.75
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 3 in. (13.5 m)
Length overall - Detail55 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters13.49
Length overall - Meters16.99
Length overall - Inches531
Length overall - Inches669
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 3 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches51
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]37 ft. 5 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 x 106 gal. (2 x 400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,057 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4001.18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal106
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1057
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max2 x 370 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard(2) 575 hp (2 @ 423 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity2 x 53 gal. (2 x 200 l)
Water capacity264 gal