The Beneteau First 310 1990 vs Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 measures 39,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau First 310 1990 at 31,1 feet (1990). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 tips the scales at 16 464 lbs — 8 307 lbs less than the Beneteau First 310 1990 at 8 157 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 18 hp for the Beneteau First 310 1990 and 2 hp for the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 carries 172 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Beneteau First 310 1990. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Beneteau First 310 1990 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 could be the deciding factor.

The Beneteau First 310 1990 has a documented displacement of 8 157 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.

The Beneteau First 310 1990 uses Sloop rigging. The Beneteau First 310 1990 has a documented auxiliary engine of 18 hp.