The Beneteau First 20 2013 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 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau First 20 2013 at 21,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 tips the scales at 16 027 lbs — 13 282 lbs less than the Beneteau First 20 2013 at 2 745 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 20 2013 carries a rated maximum of 10 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 First 20 2013 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 13 282-lb difference over the Beneteau First 20 2013 at 2 745 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.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Beneteau First 20 2013 draws 5,1 ft, compared to 3,3 ft for the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020. That 1,9-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 First 20 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 10 hp.
The Beneteau First 20 2013 is trailerable, giving it a significant lifestyle advantage for sailors who want to move between lakes, rivers, and coastal waters without committing to a marina slip. Hull speed is rated at 37,2 knots for the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 and 6,0 knots for the Beneteau First 20 2013.
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 First 20 2013 at 2 745 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option and is trailerable — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.