When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 and the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2013 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 measures 51,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 11,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2013 at 39,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2013 tips the scales at 16 199 lbs — 13 444 lbs less than the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 at 2 755 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 2 hp for the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 and 2 hp for the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 172 gal and 172 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Beneteau Gran Turismo 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 49 Fly 2011 could be the deciding factor.