The Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 vs Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011 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 Antares 11 Fly 2022 measures 36,4 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011 at 29,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 tips the scales at 13 550 lbs — 5 395 lbs more than the Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011 at 8 155 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 — 300 hp for the Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 and 300 hp for the Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011. 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 Antares 11 Fly 2022 carries 212 gallons versus 106 gallons in the Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011. 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 Antares 11 Fly 2022 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Antares 11 Fly 2022 could be the deciding factor.