The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 vs Beneteau Evasion 29 1981 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 measures 34,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981 at 30,1 feet (1981). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 tips the scales at 9 965 lbs — 1 147 lbs more than the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981 at 8 818 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981 has a 29-hp advantage over the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005's 21-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981 carries 40 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 could be the deciding factor.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 9 965 lbs for the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 and 8 818 lbs for the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

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 4,1 ft for the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981. That 2,6-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. For auxiliary power the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981 carries a 50-hp engine against 21 hp on the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.

Hull speed is rated at 7,2 knots for the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 and 6,7 knots for the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Evasion 29 1981 carries 53 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.