Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 32 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 32 2022 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 Antares 9.80 2008 at 32,0 ft versus Beneteau Gran Turismo 32 2022 at 32,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 32 2022 tips the scales at 12 182 lbs — 420 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 Gran Turismo 32 2022 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 32 2022 carries 212 gallons versus 169 gallons in the Beneteau Antares 9.80 2008. 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 Gran Turismo 32 2022 is rated for 10 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 Gran Turismo 32 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Gran Turismo 32 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 32,8 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.
General Boat Info
MakeBeneteau
Makenot available
ModelAntares 9.8
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. Maximum: 11 ft. 3 in
Beam10.12 ft
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches121
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in
Draft [max] - Detail4.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches52
Weight - Detail11,762 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5335.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.11762
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]27 ft. 9 in
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet32.8
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail32.80 ft
Length overall - Meters9.96
Length overall - Meters10
Length overall - Inches392
Length overall - Inches394
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.70 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement12182.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard(2) 210 hp Volvo D4
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail169 gal. (2 @ 85 gal.)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters639.73
Fuel tank capacity - Liters802.51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal169
Fuel tank capacity - Gal212
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeSuzuki
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity58 gal
Water capacity42
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower