Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau First 210 1997 vs Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Beneteau First 210 1997 vs Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2012 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.
The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2012 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Beneteau First 210 1997 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2012 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Beneteau First 210 1997 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Sailboat comparisons often come down to details that specs don't fully capture — the quality of the standing rigging, the layout of the cockpit, and how the boat feels on a beat in 20 knots. A sea trial on both is strongly recommended.
Bottom line: The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2012 at 51,2 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Beneteau First 210 1997 at 20,3 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.34 ft
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 2 in. (15.6 m)
Length - Feet20.34
Length - Feet51.17
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters15.6
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches614
Beam8.14 ft
Beam14 ft. 1 in. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.48
Beam - Meters4.29
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches169
Draft [max] - Detail5.83 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.78
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches70
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min2.33 ft
Draft Minnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDry: 27,550 lbs. (12,500 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg12496.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2755
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Boat typeSail
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity2 x 85 gal. (2 x 320 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBeneteau
Modelnot available
ModelFlyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 x 172 gal. (2 x 650 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 435 hp (2 x 320 kW)