A confident step forward
Beneteau’s Grand Trawler 63 isn’t just a new number. It’s a considered response to how owners actually live aboard. While the Grand Trawler 62 proved there was a market for efficient, comfortable passagemakers, the 63 refines the formula with quiet innovations, improved standard fit-out, and smarter layouts that elevate life at sea.
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Her full-displacement hull, designed by MICAD Naval Architects, provides the same fuel efficiency and easy motion that helped define the 62. But inside and out, the 63 carves her own identity—more responsive at the helm, more peaceful under way, and more practical for extended time aboard.
With a 900-nautical-mile range at a cruising speed of 9 knots (including a 10% fuel reserve), the Grand Trawler 63 offers owners true autonomy. Whether coast-hopping New Zealand’s North Island, rediscovering the Marlborough Sound, or crossing to the islands of the South Pacific, this boat has the legs—and the systems—to make slow travel feel effortless.
Quiet by design
One of the key advancements in the Grand Trawler 63 is its dramatically improved acoustic engineering. Sleipner fin stabilisers now come standard, keeping the ride steady both underway and at anchor. For those seeking near-total quiet, Beneteau offers the optional Silent Boat Pack. This reduces mechanical and background noise to a near-whisper.
Enhanced insulation in the engine room, lazarette, and crew quarters shields the living spaces from hum and vibration. Unlike many boats where the systems dominate the experience, the 63 ensures they stay in the background—felt in stability, not heard in noise.
The transition from hydraulic to Xenta electric steering improves both responsiveness and control. It also reduces pump and fluid noise, contributing to the sense of serenity.
Helm redesign: visibility and ergonomics
Beneteau gave serious thought to how the helm should feel for long passages. The design draws inspiration from the Swift Trawler 54 and introduces a raised, central driving position with clean sightlines and clear instrumentation.
Floating MFD (Multi-Function Display) screens improve both form and function, while simplified controls reduce clutter and cognitive load at sea. An optional co-pilot seat lets a partner join the experience, and the nearby chaise provides a place to relax while keeping the skipper company.
This is a helm made for long hours and changing conditions—and it shows.
Loaded from the start
Where the Grand Trawler 62 required buyers to add several essential packages, the 63 ships fully loaded. Sleipner stabilisers, Luxe Pack trim, AGM service batteries, and a complete MAN spares kit are now part of the base package.
This approach not only improves value but reduces decision fatigue. Owners know they’re getting a boat ready to cruise, not one that needs weeks of options planning before it can be used properly.
A home at sea
The Beneteau Grand Trawler 63 is exceptionally well-appointed. Materials have been selected for comfort, utility, and style—delivering a contemporary interior that suits extended stays.
Owners can choose between three- or four-cabin layouts. The standard three-cabin version includes a full-beam master cabin amidships with ensuite, a VIP suite forward, and a twin-bunk guest cabin. Each head includes upgraded tapware and large mirrors to amplify the sense of space.
The four-cabin version replaces the amidships master with twin guest cabins, shifting the owner’s suite forward. While this changes the dynamic of space, it’s ideal for charter or families with older children.
Wardrobes include slatted latches for ventilation. Smart stowage is integrated throughout, and options like a convertible coffee table with removable cushion give owners the flexibility to create a shared social space or convert to an extra berth.
Galley and saloon: practical and social
On the main deck, the galley sits between the saloon and the side deck. It can be left open for social flow or closed off when preferred. Storage, prep surfaces, and appliance layout have been improved, and its position allows direct access to the helm door—a major plus during provisioning or docking.
The saloon includes a generous U-shaped settee with excellent sightlines to the water. Large windows ensure natural light floods in, and an optional starboard-side sofa adds additional seating. The dining table transforms and folds for space-saving versatility.
Sliding doors aft connect the saloon to the cockpit, where transom gates open wide to a hydraulic swim platform. This “terrace to the sea” becomes a focal point for onboard life.
Flybridge and foredeck: outdoors reimagined
Beneteau has made the most of the Grand Trawler 63’s upper and forward decks. Wide side decks lead forward to a large bow lounge with sunpad, adjustable headrests, and additional seating.
The flybridge is expansive and adaptable. Aft, owners can install sun loungers or a tender crane. Midship, the U-shaped dining area seats eight comfortably around a folding table. An L-shaped wetbar encourages socialising, with everything in reach for entertaining or unwinding under the stars.
Beneteau offers a modular grey flybridge option with T-top and retractable sunroof. Solar panels can be integrated for added efficiency and autonomy.
Performance and efficiency
The Grand Trawler 63 is powered by twin 730hp inboard diesels, delivering solid performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Her full-displacement hull ensures predictable motion in most sea states and lowers fuel burn—perfect for owners who favour distance over speed.
CE-certified for up to 16 people offshore, she’s built for coastal cruising, bluewater adventure, and everything in between. With a lightship displacement of 28,500kg and maximum draught of 1.4m, she’s also capable of exploring shallower bays and passages.
A modern classic in the making
Built at Beneteau’s Monfalcone yard in Italy, the Grand Trawler 63 combines French design flair with Italian craftsmanship. Her styling feels timeless, her engineering thoughtful, and her layout liveable in a way few boats at this size achieve.
She’s not flashy. She doesn’t need to be. Her quiet confidence, extended range, and well-designed spaces speak volumes to those who know what matters on the water.
For owners who value long-range autonomy, low-stress ownership, and real comfort underway, the Beneteau Grand Trawler 63 is more than a smart choice—it’s a new standard.
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