The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 vs Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 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 Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 at 39,7 ft versus Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 at 37,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 tips the scales at 16 464 lbs — 1 362 lbs more than the Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 at 15 102 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 30 hp, the Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 has a 28-hp advantage over the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012's 2-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 Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 carries 172 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013. 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 Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 has a documented displacement of 15 102 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
The Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 30 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 carries 53 gallons versus 34 gallons on the Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2012 and Beneteau Oceanis 38 2013 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.