The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 vs Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021 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.
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 19,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021 at 31,4 feet (2021). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021 tips the scales at 8 807 lbs — 6 052 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 21 hp for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 carries 172 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021. 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 49 Fly 2011 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021 caps at 9. 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.
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021 has a documented displacement of 8 807 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021 has a documented auxiliary engine of 21 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021 carries 42 gallons versus 2 gallons on the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011 at 51,2 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 2021 at 31,4 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.