The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 vs Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 at 34,0 ft versus Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 at 35,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 tips the scales at 12 875 lbs — 2 910 lbs less than the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 at 9 965 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 carries a rated maximum of 21 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 carries 169 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 has a documented displacement of 9 965 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 draws 6,7 ft, compared to 2,0 ft for the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008. That 4,7-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 uses Sloop rigging. The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 has a documented auxiliary engine of 21 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 carries 85 gallons versus 26 gallons on the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 and Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.