The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 vs Beneteau Evasion 32 1973 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 Evasion 32 1973 at 31,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Evasion 32 1973 tips the scales at 12 677 lbs — 2 712 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 55 hp, the Beneteau Evasion 32 1973 has a 34-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 32 1973 carries 32 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 32 1973 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.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Evasion 32 1973 displaces 12 677 lbs — a 2 712-lb difference over the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 at 9 965 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.

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 4,7 ft for the Beneteau Evasion 32 1973. That 2,0-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 is rigged as a Sloop while the Beneteau Evasion 32 1973 carries Masthead-sloop rigging — a meaningful difference in sail handling complexity, upwind performance, and the size of crew you'll need to work the boat comfortably. For auxiliary power the Beneteau Evasion 32 1973 carries a 55-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 6,6 knots for the Beneteau Evasion 32 1973. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Evasion 32 1973 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.