The Beneteau First 20 2013 vs Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 411 2008 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 Oceanis Clipper 411 2008 measures 41,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 20,0 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 Oceanis Clipper 411 2008 tips the scales at 17 196 lbs — 14 451 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 Oceanis Clipper 411 2008 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 Oceanis Clipper 411 2008 is rated for 12 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 Oceanis Clipper 411 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 411 2008 displaces 17 196 lbs — a 14 451-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.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 5,1 ft and 4,8 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
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.
Bottom line: The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 411 2008 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 17 196 lbs displacement and 41 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.