Both the Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 and the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 measures 39,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 at 32,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 tips the scales at 16 464 lbs - 4 702 lbs less than the Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 at 11 762 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 Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 169 gal and 172 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 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 38 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 39,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.