Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 vs Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 vs Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 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 Gran Turismo 38 2016 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 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 42 2010 carries 396 gallons versus 172 gallons in the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016. 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 42 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 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 42 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 44,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet44.25
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Meters13.49
Length overall - Inches468
Length overall - Inches531
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 11 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches167
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.22
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]37 ft. 5 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel tank capacity - Gal396
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1499.02
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine modelD4-300ZD Diesel Joystick
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD4-300ZD Diesel Joystick
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard(2) 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail396 gal
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity53
Water capacity169 gal
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBeneteau
Modelnot available
ModelSwift Trawler 42
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee