Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Flyer 8 SpaceDeck 2022 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Beneteau Flyer 8 SpaceDeck 2022 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 350 hp, the Beneteau Flyer 8 SpaceDeck 2022 has a 50-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 9 gallons in the Beneteau Flyer 8 SpaceDeck 2022. 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 SpaceDeck 2022 caps at 7. 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 SpaceDeck 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.10 ft
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length - Feet26.1
Length - Feet39
Length overall - Meters7.96
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Inches313
Length overall - Inches468
Draft [max] - Detail2.11 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement4687.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD4-300ZD Diesel Joystick
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
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity2
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity21
Water capacity53
Boat typePower
Boat typePower