The Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 vs Beneteau Oceanis 440 1994 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 2012 measures 51,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Oceanis 440 1994 at 44,8 feet (1994). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 tips the scales at 25 566 lbs — 5 066 lbs more than the Beneteau Oceanis 440 1994 at 20 500 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 Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Oceanis 440 1994 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 49 2012 carries 172 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Beneteau Oceanis 440 1994. 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 2012 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Beneteau Oceanis 440 1994 caps at 13. 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.

The Beneteau Oceanis 440 1994 has a documented displacement of 20 500 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.

Sailboat comparisons often come down to details that specs don't fully capture — the quality of the standing rigging, the layout of the cockpit, and how the boat feels on a beat in 20 knots. A sea trial on both is strongly recommended.