The Beneteau First 10R 2005 vs Beneteau First Class 10 1987 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 First 10R 2005 at 34,0 ft versus Beneteau First Class 10 1987 at 34,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau First 10R 2005 tips the scales at 9 965 lbs - 3 065 lbs more than the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 at 6 900 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 First 10R 2005 carries a rated maximum of 21 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau First 10R 2005 displaces 9 965 lbs - a 3 065-lb difference over the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 at 6 900 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 - 6,7 ft and 5,8 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The Beneteau First 10R 2005 is rigged as a Sloop while the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 carries Fractional Sloop rigging - a meaningful difference in sail handling complexity, upwind performance, and the size of crew you'll need to work the boat comfortably. The Beneteau First 10R 2005 has a documented auxiliary engine of 21 hp.