Mainship perhaps Beneteau

[Captainpete12]

Well, time goes on and I have expanded my search for a trawler. Previously I was looking for a Mainship 40 but now realize a 390 or a 410 would work. My other half would like me to consider a Beneteau in the 40 foot range. I told her it was most likely beyond our means but would consider one under $300,000. We would welcome any suggestions. thank You

Capt. Pete

 

[Bacchus]

We looked at both before buying our MS 34HT. There were more things we liked about the MS and price for similar age boats was on that list. The plusses for us were primarily layout related.
Only you & yours can decide on layout and budget considerations.
I'd suggest finding one or more of each (within your budget) to get aboard and see how they fit your needs and wants.
I will guess you can find owners of both that like their boats and not many that have experience with both.

You might post a query on both builders forum section asking owners what they like most / least.

 

[PM]

Didn't know Bennateau made power trawlers.

pete

 

[BruceK]

Well, time goes on and I have expanded my search for a trawler. Previously I was looking for a Mainship 40 but now realize a 390 or a 410 would work. My other half would like me to consider a Beneteau in the 40 foot range. I told her it was most likely beyond our means but would consider one under $300,000. We would welcome any suggestions. thank You

Capt. Pete

About 3 years back I inspected/researched an ST42. Please do your own research but I understood Beneteau hulls were cored. There were other points of interest too.

 

[fgarriso]

Pete,
You have to get out more often. Bennateau has been building power boats for several years now.

 

[BruceK]

Pete,
You have to get out more often. Bennateau has been building power boats for several years now.

Indeed, the Beneteau ST42 began production in 2003, 20 years ago.

 

[ranger58sb]

And they've recently introduced a 62 Grand Trawler.

Which at least has the advantage of not combing "swift" and "trawler" in the model name.

-Chris

 

[Captainpete12]

I have decided on a Benereau Swift 42. Older models fit the budget and those I see on line appear to be well taken care of. I previously owned a Beneteau Oceanis 40 (sail) and loved it. I realize it may take awhile to find one, but willing to wait.

 

[Gdavid]

I have decided on a Benereau Swift 42. Older models fit the budget and those I see on line appear to be well taken care of. I previously owned a Beneteau Oceanis 40 (sail) and loved it. I realize it may take awhile to find one, but willing to wait.

The older versions are beautiful boats, be sure you get a surveyor experienced with cored hulls because these boats have them and a wet hull could be a major repair. The also have some metric hardware on them, which may not sound like a bit deal until you need a new prop shaft. Most were spec'd with volvo diesels which are not a favorite around here due to parts pricing and availability. Some came with cummins power, I would look for one of these and be very thorough with the hull inspection (which you should be with any boat). I really think the older ones look great, the newer ones are something else.