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2006 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 For Sale
New Bedford, Massachusetts
$245,000
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Vessel Description
2006 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 for Sale in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2006 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 for Sale: Adventure Awaits in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Versatile Cruising and Socializing
The 2006 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42, known as White Horse, is the perfect vessel for those seeking adventure on the water. Designed for cruising and socializing, this pre-owned trawler combines comfort and performance, making it ideal for exploring coastal waters or hosting gatherings with friends and family. With a spacious layout and practical features, the Swift Trawler 42 invites you to create unforgettable memories on the water.
Comfortable Accommodations and Functional Layout
Below deck, the Swift Trawler 42 offers a well-thought-out layout with two cabins, providing comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 4 guests. The main cabin features a double bed, while the second cabin also includes a double bed, ensuring ample space for relaxation after a day of adventure. A single head with a shower adds convenience for onboard living, making this trawler suitable for extended trips.
Powerful Performance and Efficient Cruising
Powered by twin Yanmar 6LY2A-STP engines, each delivering 270 HP, the Swift Trawler 42 offers a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 25 knots. With a total of 930 engine hours, this vessel is ready for your next journey.
Specifications - 2006 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
- Builder: Beneteau
- Model: Swift Trawler 42
- Year: 2006
- Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
- Length: 44.6 feet
- Beam: 13.7 feet
- Draft: 3.8 feet
- Engines: Twin Yanmar 6LY2A-STP (270 HP each)
- Engine Hours: 930
- Accommodations: 2 cabins, 1 head
Top Features:
- Fixed swim platform for easy water access
- VHF radio for reliable communication
- Microwave for convenient meal preparation
- TV for onboard entertainment
The 2006 Swift Trawler 42 is a refined cruising yacht offering exceptional comfort, efficient performance, and timeless styling. With generous living spaces, excellent seakeeping, and impressive range, it is an outstanding choice for extended cruising adventures.
A Proven Cruiser with Timeless Appeal
The 2006 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 is a boat that has earned a loyal following among cruising enthusiasts, and for good reason. Combining trawler comfort with the ability to cruise efficiently at higher speeds, it offers an ideal balance of performance, practicality, and style. Whether you are planning weekend getaways, coastal adventures, or longer journeys such as the Great Loop, the Swift Trawler 42 delivers a comfortable and confidence-inspiring experience.
Designed for Comfortable Cruising
The spacious two-stateroom, two-head layout provides comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Large salon windows fill the interior with natural light, while the single-level salon and pilothouse design creates an open and inviting living space. Wide side decks, secure handholds, and easy access to the flybridge make moving around the boat safe and convenient.
Highlights
· Cruising speeds of approximately 16 to 18 knots
· Excellent fuel efficiency for a 42-foot cruising yacht
· Spacious flybridge with seating and outstanding visibility
· Two private staterooms and two heads
· Large fuel and water capacities for extended cruising
· Easy handling, often equipped with bow thrusters
Why Buyers Love It
More than twenty years after its introduction, the Swift Trawler 42 remains one of the most respected boats in its class. Owners appreciate its solid construction, practical layout, fuel efficiency, and versatility. It feels equally at home exploring New England harbors, cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, or embarking on extended coastal passages. For buyers seeking a dependable and comfortable cruising yacht with proven pedigree, the 2006 Swift Trawler 42 remains an outstanding choice.

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Information on this listing is provided in good faith by YachtWay and the listing broker/dealer, but accuracy is not guaranteed. All details are subject to change and buyers should independently verify specifications, condition, and availability before purchase.
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Age
Built in 2006. Build year and production period shape the asking price through age of systems, styling and the equipment fitted as standard.
Engine
930 hours on twin Yanmar 6LY2A-STP. Engine hours, service history and configuration are the largest mechanical factors in an asking price.
Options and features
TV, VHF, and Swim Platform Fixed are fitted. Optional equipment, refits and onboard features are usually reflected in the asking price.
Price history
Listed on YachtWay at $250,000 on Aug 27, 2026. Reduced to $245,000 on Oct 6, 2026. On-platform asking prices only.
Other market factors
Location, tax and duty status, condition, service history and how many comparable hulls are for sale all move the asking price.
2006 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
$245,000
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