Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2011 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2011 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 300 hp, the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 has a 298-hp advantage over the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2011'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 Gran Turismo 38 2016 carries 172 gallons versus 106 gallons in the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2011. 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 44 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 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 44 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 44,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBeneteau
Makenot available
ModelFlyer Gran Turismo 44
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 11 in. (3.93 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.94
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches155
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDry: 19,616 lbs. (8,900 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg8897.66
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19616
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet44.25
Length - Feet39
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 3 in. (13.5 m)
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Meters13.49
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Inches531
Length overall - Inches468
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 x 106 gal. (2 x 400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal106
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max2 x 370 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD4-300ZD Diesel Joystick
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
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 capacity2 x 53 gal. (2 x 200 l)
Water capacity53
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower