Motorboat Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 S 700hp review
Yacht · 41 ft (12 m) · Sitges
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Key specs
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Model
- Gran Turismo 36 S
- Length
- 41 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 4
- Cabins
- 2
Verdict
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 S is a sleek 40-foot sport cruiser with strong power options, good helm control, and a practical 2-cabin layout for short cruising. It is better suited to fast day cruising and weekend use than to spacious family living or pure value buying.[1][4][12]
Pros
- +Sporty hardtop design with a clean, modern profile
- +Twin-engine power options deliver strong top-end speed
- +Joystick-equipped versions should make docking easier
- +Two cabins and 4-guest layout suit weekend cruising
Cons
- −Limited volume compared with larger 40-foot cruisers
- −Value is not class-leading when fitted with high-spec options
- −Comfort is oriented more to short stays than long cruises
- −Draft and height may limit some shallow-water or low-bridge use
The Gran Turismo 36 S follows Beneteau’s sport-cruiser formula: a hardtop, semi-enclosed saloon, and a compact hull that keeps the boat around 40'9" overall with a 11'6" beam. The layout is designed for style and efficiency rather than maximum interior volume, and the model is offered with either inboard or outboard power up to 700 hp.[1][4][7]
On the water, it is clearly a performance-focused cruiser. Published figures put top speed in the 30–35 knot range depending on engine fit, while independent test data on a twin-300 hp outboard boat recorded 41.5 mph and strong midrange cruising performance.[4][12] The hull, twin power setup, and joystick option should make it feel secure and manageable for its size, especially during close-quarters maneuvering.[8][12]
Comfort is good for its class, with two cabins and accommodation for four guests, but this is still a boat built around day cruising and weekend trips rather than extended living aboard.[1][3][10] In terms of value, the GT 36 S offers a polished brand package and versatile propulsion choices, but pricing rises quickly with equipment, and buyers are paying for design, speed, and ease of handling as much as pure accommodation space.[2][6][11]
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