The Beneteau Evasion 25 1977 vs Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 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 Figaro 3 2019 measures 36,0 feet overall (2019), giving it roughly 9,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Evasion 25 1977 at 26,1 feet (1977). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 tips the scales at 7 000 lbs — 937 lbs less than the Beneteau Evasion 25 1977 at 6 063 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Beneteau Evasion 25 1977 and 24 hp for the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 13 gal and 11 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Beneteau Evasion 25 1977 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 6 063 lbs for the Beneteau Evasion 25 1977 and 7 000 lbs for the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 draws 8,2 ft, compared to 3,1 ft for the Beneteau Evasion 25 1977. That 5,1-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Beneteau Evasion 25 1977 uses Sloop rigging.
Bottom line: The Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 at 36,0 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Beneteau Evasion 25 1977 at 26,1 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.