BENETEAU Grand Trawler 62 Review: The Perfect Yacht for all your Unforgettable Voyages

[@karlfriedrich7758]

For a 62ft yacht with only 900 NM and even more importantly, only CE Category B? I don't believe this counts as a trawler, this is more of a day cruiser. How is 900NM from 3600L "exceptional?" That's worse economy than a 70ft full displacement hull doing the same speed?! 4L per NM!!! Sturier DME 6, Sirena 64, Azimut Magellano 66, Altena, Steeler and almost every other manufacturer of trawler yachts feature CE Category A, and 1,200~3000+ NM from the same size with similar interiors and price. Why does Beneteau consider these two crucial specifications unimportant, let alone the fact it doesn't even have a watermaker as standard?!

[@karlfriedrich7758]

@MrAbletospeak For sure, there are so many more practical options on the market even within the same size category and price. Upgrading the 50 to CE-A and adding some extra range maybe by stretching it a few feet would make it an almost unbeatable trawler for the price.

[@guenthermichaels5303]

DON'T BUY IT. not for you. It is half the price of competitors. Just do shorter hops and refuel.

[@karlfriedrich7758]

@@guenthermichaels5303 it's not "half the price" of any of the vessels I mentioned. It's notably less money than some, but it's the exact same price as the Sturier DME6 which has every single one of the features I listed and is better in every metric except top speed. Calling it a "Grand Trawler" is like calling a VW Passat a Hypercar. It has essentially none of the equipment that makes a trawler yacht a trawler yacht, and to top it off it underperforms in any of the categories that a trawler yacht should excel in. If you want a vessel to do 900NM at most with such abysmal fuel consumption then go ahead, there are very many better options on the market that AREN'T trying to masquerade as trawlers, that will do all that and faster too. The Absolute Navetta 58 outclasses the Grand Trawler in speed, range, fuel economy and capability for a fraction more money. If it suits your needs then I'm very happy for you but I very much doubt anyone spending this money wouldn't consider the competition and subsequently question why this falls behind them all within that price bracket and guzzles fuel whilst the competition sips it. The 50/52 Swift was an excellent offering within its class and many of us expected the 62 to be a proper upgrade for those of us who wanted to venture further offshore - this has been a thorough disappointment.

[@guenthermichaels5303]

@@karlfriedrich7758 It's a cheap boat. Don't buy it. It's good value for the money. Trawlers don't plane. I own an Elling e6. Great range, great seaworthiness. Exterior lounging, living space for tropical climates is seriously lacking. But for range, safety, I would not trade it. I can run it, and dock it all by myself. Cheers from Canada

[@ianscott3180]

I would like to see a proper sea trial with a bit of a sea and a few detailed facts and figures.

[@ginobrun1]

took her out across the florida straight to the bahamas in 8-10 rollers and she took it very well although the ce B rating it does handle very well

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great engine room there! very nice and roomy! Thanks for sharing!

[@nickmitchell5150]

Not sure of the internal height when the presenter is busy looking for Snow White

[@Ognir1962]

For longer range cruiser/trawler the lack of additional refrigeration is ridiculous and also no watermaker?

[@Gryphyn3]

Fuel tank is only 1000 gallons as well. No ocean crossings with this one.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

@@Gryphyn3 I think it's built to be an off-shore boat / coastal cruiser.

[@AndesparPeternak]

Waw very very beautiful, good morning my friend 👍

[@franks.hansen6788]

I take the Bering 77 all day

[@jesseedmands9631]

Yeah, at about twice the price I would imagine it's better

[@ginobrun1]

she is a different class of vessel as well as a much slower vessel

[@peterlamere1982]

Very nice boat.

[@kevbjork1]

Good review but please use a different lens on the camera. The interior shots gave such a distorted view, I found it difficult to watch. Would love to see the maple version someday.

[@jackchn23]

Great layout. I would’ve liked to see better range for this trawler.

[@papa.mike01]

agreed. For a full displacement trawler it just doesn’t have nearly the range most owners would like.

[@ginobrun1]

@@papa.mike01 she is semi displacement 21knts top speed

[@julientheriault4234]

am i the only one who believe they choose this guy to make the ceiling in the engine room seem high.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

I wasn't going to say anything - but if you want a smallish boat to look big....

[@ginobrun1]

people have the wrong idea about this vessel, it is excellent for the bahamas florida and cruising for months on end was never intended as a Atlantic crossing or exploring the arctic lol

[@guenthermichaels5303]

Not a Bahamas boat. This is a Mediterranean boat.

[@suraelsuraelis3490]

Great boat , but the presenter should take some lessons from the aquaholic for showing beneteau

[@robertfelsheim2028]

Your rite he could use a lesson or two kinda boring

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I'd be happy with a used Cabin Cruiser to live aboard, but, I do believe fresh water is essential to preserve life....

[@Akeemoush]

1100 NM range for a trawler this size? Did you check, what your competition is doing?

[@georgeoliver1526]

I would choose a Bering 77 over this...

[@jesseedmands9631]

At twice the price and twice the size yeah the bearing would be better

[@prasatsurin]

1.100 K Miles is nothing for a trawler

[@guenthermichaels5303]

IT IS not designed to be a trawler. It is a dual hull. You want a trawler, buy Chinese.

[@wayneparke554]

1100 NM range. So no cruising in the Pacific then.

[@mikelyon5595]

Same ship without the flybridge for more destination options!

[@mrfarmer532]

Justin Joyner should stick to selling condos in West Palm. Great design.

[@tcoker6616]

That’s all? 1100 nm?

[@pclairoot]

What's the point of having 2x730hp engines on a full displacement hull, on a boat CE class B? Half the power would have done the trick and saved weight and cost could have gone to class A... Why gelcoat and not alexseal ?

[@9531-d7w]

Nice boat, not a fan of the picture windows in the hull though. I wonder what the price points are between this boat and a Nordhavn?

[@alexp9781]

mils

[@laurirobinson8346]

I have seen this yacht on both Aquaholic and Nautistyles

[@wayneparke554]

Marking $$$ well spent.

[@maxnex7676]

How many times can you say "great" in just one video?

[@papa.mike01]

The port side door in the galley is typically for provisioning to prevent the crew from carting in provisions thru area with guests.

[@ginobrun1]

it is also great for docking rather than run around the entire boat

[@robertbaird4822]

Fantastic boat ,BUT WOULD LOOK BETTER WITH ORDINARY BLOODY CAMERA LENS ,

[@nielsf2743]

Ocean crossing boats always “tested” and reviewed on glassy flat water - totally pointless. This is no better than pontoon houseboat. Let’s see it cross to the Bahamas when there’s a 30 knot northerly wind blowing, then you get respect. Otherwise… pfffttt.

[@jamesedwards7241]

Another one jumping on the wedding cake idea. 1100 miles, a. I would need to see better figures than sales rep fuzz and tbh that puts it in the same pot as Flemings and their range is nothing to brag about even if they are great sea boats. b. Come back with less of the frilly bits and more substance in the 8kts/4000k range. c. Docksense. Snowflake boating, I guess sticking your chops out of the window does not quite fit does it?.

[@Gryphyn3]

Beautiful boat but not a long range one as this guy is advertising. The fuel tank is to small for long range anything.

[@HADJEE]

How tall is the reviewer?

[@ETO0705]

He looks very short.

[@silversurfer6058]

Too many adverts.l couldn’t be assed to watch it.

[@rouslant]

"So much overhead height space"... Not to offend you, little man, but wherever you go there has to be a lot of overhead space.

[@HockeyCraig]

Ceases to amaze me that these multimillion dollar yachts have grills that Home Depot would be embarrassed to stock.

[@HockeyCraig]

@MrAbletospeak it’s not that the grills are poor quality though. It’s just they aren’t big enough to cook for parties of 2 or more.

[@HockeyCraig]

@MrAbletospeak ok. Now I get it. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed hahaha

[@itwasjammerthatclickedyou2262]

Did you forget the enginr?

[@muratcelik3867]

nice boat but poor presentation

[@Bottna]

Fish eye effect for this movie is not good. Same type of effect that gets used when ppl try sell tiny houses to make them look bigger.

[@unfurling3129]

Lens is wide but not a fish eye. Invalid criticism

[@ianmceach2576]

Spoilt male forgot to mention the dishwasher

[@TexasStormChaser]

Raised countertop edges? Welcome to every boat made in the last 200 years. Also, it's not called a "Master's suite and head". It's called the "Owner's Cabin and ensuite". Boat's also don't have "closets", they have "hanging lockers". "Beaminess" is not a word. Also out of all the systems to focus on, the entire last half of the video is focused on battery switches and generator exhaust? Beneteau please hire a presenter that has been on a boat before making this video. His lack of knowledge is insulting.

[@SethVanHuss]

Odds are Beneteau has done the user research to know their target customer for the boat doesn't actually know boats. I thought it was a good video for someone who'd like a yacht, but not actually running a yacht. I'd find that their videos for the cruising sailboats are decent.

[@ericfleming5522]

I personally hate the word ensuite and refuse to use it. Not even French people say it--it's a fake term invented by a certain set of English people to signal to others that they're posh.

[@kmhphotoman]

Richard Johnson - "Beaminess" is not a word" Actually it is "The state or quality of being beamy."

[@aMadHouseProduction]

Boring presentation :-(

[@kenwhitman1055]

This vessel should not have “ options “

[@nickanderson8938]

Really every benateau I've seen is an ugly overpriced piece of shit.but what do I know I've only had a 100 ton masters ticket for 40 years.

[@allaboutyachting]

Happy to not see one of these stupid aft galley designs 👍🏻

[@johnlitwin4274]

fired.... Take off your shoes

[@tba96744]

that range is terrible in reality

[@guenthermichaels5303]

Who is this Guy? Does't sound like a boater. Does't know what winches are for in Mediterranean moorings. He siunds like a used car salesman.

[@jamessudek2125]

Omg... what a horrible tour. Great boat. Can't watch the rest. Ugh.

[@andreisimion247]

Built by frogs , pass .

[@roteldorel]

I SEA ON DIS VIDEO ITS MEC TO LOCK LIKE ITS BIG LONG >:(( FAKERS :))

[@peterlamere1982]

Very nice boat.