Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2013 vs Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2013 and the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2009 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 Gran Turismo 38 2013 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2009 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 2009 carries 1 057 gallons versus 172 gallons in the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2013. 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 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2013 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 2009 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 Gran Turismo 38 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGran Turismo 38
ModelSwift Trawler 52
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m)
Beam16 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Meters4.93
Beam - Inches146
Beam - Inches194
Weight - DetailDry: 16,199 lbs. (7,350 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg7347.74
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.16199
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]37 ft. 7 in. (11.46 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet39.67
Length - Feet55.75
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 7 in. (11.76 m)
Length overall - Detail55 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters11.76
Length overall - Meters16.99
Length overall - Inches463
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 - Detail172 gal. (650 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,057 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4001.18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1057
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max2 x 300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard(2) 575 hp (2 @ 423 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity53 gal. (200 l)
Water capacity264 gal