When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 2010 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 Swift Trawler 34 2010 carries a rated maximum of 425 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 211 gallons in the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 2010. 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 Swift Trawler 34 2010 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.
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 Swift Trawler 34 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.