The Beneteau Antares 11 2020 vs Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 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 Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 measures 51,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Antares 11 2020 at 32,6 feet (2020). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 tips the scales at 25 566 lbs — 12 115 lbs less than the Beneteau Antares 11 2020 at 13 451 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 300 hp, the Beneteau Antares 11 2020 has a 298-hp advantage over the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012's 2-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 Antares 11 2020 carries 212 gallons versus 172 gallons in the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012. 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 Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Beneteau Antares 11 2020 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 could be the deciding factor.