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11-27-2020, 08:06 PM
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Veteran Member
City: punta gorda
Vessel Name: Angel Sea
Vessel Model: 2018 Beneteau 44ST
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 38
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Purchase 2018 44 Swfit trawler
Hi all
Just signed a contract to purchase a 2018 44 ST.I have been reading through all of the posts related to the 44ST.You all have provided great insight regarding the 44.Hopeing survey goes well and take delivery by end of December. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Steve
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11-27-2020, 09:13 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Never Say Never
Vessel Model: President 41 DC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 11,178
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Congrats on your new boat. Hope it all works out for you.
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11-28-2020, 08:07 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Point Pleasant
Vessel Name: Lady Lu
Vessel Model: Beneteau ST44
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 85
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I also have a 2018 ST44. I picked it up in October. So far no concerns.
Good luck with yours.
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11-28-2020, 10:04 AM
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Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 7,127
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Great looking boat.
I hope the survey goes well.
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11-28-2020, 10:39 AM
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Guru
City: st pete
Vessel Model: 400 Mainship
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,777
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Steve,
Sounds like a great time for you. Question: Is there any warranties that come with such a late model boat? Especially the engines?
And, do you have a GOOD Volvo dealer for engine maintenance? That would be my biggest concern as they are hard to come by on the west coast of FL. Especially one that can find parts.
I looked very seriously at that boat. Has a lot of nice features, plus speed, should one want to push it.
Keep us posted!
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11-28-2020, 12:07 PM
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Guru
City: Oconto, WI
Vessel Name: Best Alternative
Vessel Model: 36 Albin Aft Cabin
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,940
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11-28-2020, 04:50 PM
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Guru
City: Everett
Vessel Name: Triton
Vessel Model: 48' Golden Egg Harbor
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 542
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Congratulations!
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11-28-2020, 06:20 PM
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Guru
City: Sequim, WA, USA
Vessel Name: Irene
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 40II
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,015
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Congratulations!
Does it have the VP D4? We had a D4-260 in the last boat. I really enjoyed that motor...it ran clean and was very easy on fuel. Easy to maintain as well.
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11-28-2020, 07:39 PM
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 12,123
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Congratulations! I looked hard at a 2004 42 with Yanmar 4cyls, but passed. The onboard facilities, space/volume is huge, even 2 heads/bathrooms/showers, very comfortable accommodation,modern fitout, good cockpit, lots of storage. I hope you get good positive hull and mechanical surveys. Enjoy.
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2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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11-29-2020, 11:08 AM
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Guru
City: Z
Vessel Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 44
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by caseclosed
Hi all
Just signed a contract to purchase a 2018 44 ST.I have been reading through all of the posts related to the 44ST.You all have provided great insight regarding the 44.Hopeing survey goes well and take delivery by end of December. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Steve
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Read not only the posts here but on the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beneteauswifttrawlers
There are many known issues that are found on pretty much every ST44. Make sure you check for them / allow funds to deal with the issues.
I spent many hours reading about everything and was able to come up with a list that both myself and the surveyor specifically checked.
Given a 2018 should still be under warranty, get written confirmation of such and that all of Beneteau's crazy steps to maintain warranty were followed. IIRC Beneteau requires a Beneteau dealer to file an annual report on the vessel to keep the warranty going.
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11-29-2020, 04:38 PM
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Veteran Member
City: punta gorda
Vessel Name: Angel Sea
Vessel Model: 2018 Beneteau 44ST
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 38
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Big thank you to all for your advice and well wishes
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11-29-2020, 08:40 PM
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Veteran Member
City: punta gorda
Vessel Name: Angel Sea
Vessel Model: 2018 Beneteau 44ST
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IRENE
Congratulations!
Does it have the VP D4? We had a D4-260 in the last boat. I really enjoyed that motor...it ran clean and was very easy on fuel. Easy to maintain as well.
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Yes D4 300 Thanks
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11-29-2020, 08:43 PM
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Veteran Member
City: punta gorda
Vessel Name: Angel Sea
Vessel Model: 2018 Beneteau 44ST
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seevee
Steve,
Sounds like a great time for you. Question: Is there any warranties that come with such a late model boat? Especially the engines?
And, do you have a GOOD Volvo dealer for engine maintenance? That would be my biggest concern as they are hard to come by on the west coast of FL. Especially one that can find parts.
I looked very seriously at that boat. Has a lot of nice features, plus speed, should one want to push it.
Keep us posted!
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Yes the motors have a little over 2 full years the boat warranty ends 2/21
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12-05-2020, 10:25 PM
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Veteran Member
City: ri
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 55
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Did one of you 2018 boat buyers get the one in MD?
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12-05-2020, 10:57 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Point Pleasant
Vessel Name: Lady Lu
Vessel Model: Beneteau ST44
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 85
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jbinbi
Did one of you 2018 boat buyers get the one in MD?
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That would be me.
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12-12-2020, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member
City: Florida
Vessel Name: Lady Di
Vessel Model: 2012 Beneteau Swift Trawler 44
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 438
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St 44
We bought our 2012 ST44 new in November of 2012. We've had our ups-and-downs with her but would buy her again.
I like to keep in touch with other ST owners to compare notes and ask questions, so please feel free to contact me.
BTW, the Beneteau customer service has been nearly non-existent.
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12-12-2020, 09:58 AM
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Guru
City: Z
Vessel Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 44
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rclarke246
We bought our 2012 ST44 new in November of 2012. We've had our ups-and-downs with her but would buy her again.
I like to keep in touch with other ST owners to compare notes and ask questions, so please feel free to contact me.
BTW, the Beneteau customer service has been nearly non-existent.
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I had to write and call the CEO of Beneteau to get movement on my warranty claims. I had to get in the middle of dealer-manufacturer non-sense. Should not be like that but wouldn't surprise me to hear if its the same with other brands. I am still not 100% satisfied in the support received and have had to pay out of my own pocket to tweak/fix certain things. So I agree with the "ups and downs" statement but I know the boat like the back of my hand. I know what issues are replicated on pretty much every ST44 produced. This forum and the facebook group has been instrumental in my ability to understand and tackle many of the issues. I want to move to a 50-60 foot boat but trying to enjoy the ST44 a little longer as I poured blood, sweat, money, time, dozens of torn shirts, and maybe some tears into her.
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12-13-2020, 05:32 PM
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Veteran Member
City: punta gorda
Vessel Name: Angel Sea
Vessel Model: 2018 Beneteau 44ST
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 38
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We completed the survey on Thursday. The boat performed well through the full RPM range. Throttle wide open RPM 3560.My surveyor did a great job identifying a few issues which will all be corrected by the dealer. The boat is still under warranty. I am fortunate to be purchasing the boat from the Viage group .Who I know from past experience offer great customer service. Hoping to close on the boat shortly. Thanks to all of you for sharing your ownership experience.
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12-14-2020, 02:37 PM
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Member
City: Warwick, RI
Vessel Name: Harmony
Vessel Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 34
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 5
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Tips for ST44
I owned a 2015 ST44 from 2016 until three months ago. No significant issues (none that required either a mechanic or dealer). Engine parts from Marine Parts Source, excellent service and good prices. Zincs from Boatzincs.com, also great. Original house batteries needed replacement, grey water tank sensor also. Holding tank sensor needs periodic cleaning (not a fun job, but easy). Boat is solid, easy to handle, and well laid out. Enjoy!
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12-14-2020, 02:52 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Auckland
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 48
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Congrats!
We love our ST 44.
is there a list anywhere for things to check? If not it would be nice to create one and be able to add to it.
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