When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 2013 and the Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 2013 at 51,6 ft versus Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 2013 at 49,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 2013 tips the scales at 35 264 lbs — 2 226 lbs less than the Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 2013 at 33 038 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 Gran Turismo 49 2013 and 2 hp for the Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 2013 carries 317 gallons versus 172 gallons in the Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 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 Gran Turismo 49 2013 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 2013 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 2013 could be the deciding factor.