The Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 measures 36,0 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 6,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 at 29,6 feet (2019). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 tips the scales at 16 027 lbs — 7 868 lbs less than the Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 at 8 159 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 Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 carries 159 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020. 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 Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 OB Outboard 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 36,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.