The Beneteau First 30 JK 2010 vs Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994 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 30 JK 2010 at 32,2 ft versus Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994 at 32,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994 tips the scales at 9 700 lbs — 1 433 lbs less than the Beneteau First 30 JK 2010 at 8 267 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 30 JK 2010 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

Both boats are rated for 9 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.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 8 267 lbs for the Beneteau First 30 JK 2010 and 9 700 lbs for the Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Beneteau First 30 JK 2010 draws 6,2 ft, compared to 4,3 ft for the Beneteau Oceanis 321 1994. 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 30 JK 2010 uses Sloop rigging. The Beneteau First 30 JK 2010 has a documented auxiliary engine of 20 hp.