Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019 has a 200-hp advantage over the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 carries 172 gallons versus 159 gallons in the Beneteau Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2019. 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 38 2016 is rated for 11 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 38 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 39,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail29.60 ft
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length - Feet29.6
Length - Feet39
Length overall - Meters9.02
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Inches355
Length overall - Inches468
Beam9.90 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches119
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.32 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacement8159.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel tank capacity - Liters599.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepower500 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD4-300ZD Diesel Joystick
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD4-300ZD Diesel Joystick
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity26.5
Water capacity53
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2