The Beneteau First Class 10 1987 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Beneteau First Class 10 1987 at 34,3 ft versus Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 at 36,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 tips the scales at 16 027 lbs — 9 127 lbs less than the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 at 6 900 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 are rated for 10 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.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 displaces 16 027 lbs — a 9 127-lb difference over the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 at 6 900 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 Class 10 1987 draws 5,8 ft, compared to 3,3 ft for the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020. That 2,5-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 Class 10 1987 uses Fractional Sloop rigging.