The Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011 vs Beneteau First Class 10 1987 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 First Class 10 1987 measures 34,3 feet overall (1987), giving it roughly 5,0 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 8.80 2011 tips the scales at 8 155 lbs - 1 255 lbs more than the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 at 6 900 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 Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau First Class 10 1987 is rated for 10 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 First Class 10 1987 could be the deciding factor.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket - 8 155 lbs for the Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011 and 6 900 lbs for the Beneteau First Class 10 1987. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

The Beneteau Antares 8.80 2011 has a documented auxiliary engine of 300 hp.