The Beneteau First Class 10 1987 vs Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Beneteau First Class 10 1987 at 34,3 ft versus Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361 2008 at 36,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361 2008 tips the scales at 13 349 lbs — 6 449 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.

The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361 2008 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 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 Oceanis Clipper 361 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Beneteau First Class 10 1987 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361 2008 displaces 13 349 lbs — a 6 449-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.

Both boats draw a similar depth — 5,8 ft and 5,0 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The Beneteau First Class 10 1987 uses Fractional Sloop rigging. The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361 2008 has a documented auxiliary engine of 30 hp.