The Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 34 2013 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 Gran Turismo 34 2013 at 32,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 34 2013 tips the scales at 11 174 lbs — 1 209 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 21 hp for the Beneteau 34.7 Deep draft 2005 and 2 hp for the Beneteau Gran Turismo 34 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 34 2013 carries 129 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.

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 Gran Turismo 34 2013 carries 42 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.