The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 at 37,2 ft versus Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 at 36,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 tips the scales at 17 637 lbs — 10 637 lbs more than the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 at 7 000 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 has a 36-hp advantage over the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019's 24-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 carries 66 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019. 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 Evasion 37 1979 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 could be the deciding factor.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 displaces 17 637 lbs — a 10 637-lb difference over the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 at 7 000 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 — 7,6 ft and 8,2 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 is rigged as a Masthead-sloop while the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019 carries Sloop rigging — a meaningful difference in sail handling complexity, upwind performance, and the size of crew you'll need to work the boat comfortably. For auxiliary power the Beneteau Evasion 37 1979 carries a 60-hp engine against 24 hp on the Beneteau Figaro 3 2019. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.