The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 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 Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 measures 36,0 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 13,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 at 22,1 feet (1980). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 tips the scales at 16 027 lbs — 12 059 lbs less than the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 at 3 968 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 Evasion 22 1980 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 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 Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 displaces 16 027 lbs — a 12 059-lb difference over the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 at 3 968 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 3,4 ft and 3,3 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 uses Sloop rigging. The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 has a documented auxiliary engine of 25 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 37,2 knots for the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 and 5,9 knots for the Beneteau Evasion 22 1980.
Bottom line: The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 16 027 lbs displacement and 36 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Beneteau Evasion 22 1980 at 3 968 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.