Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 Boats For Sale

The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 is a sports cruiser built at the group's Cadillac, Michigan plant and offered with a choice of twin sterndrives or outboards. The hull is engineered differently for each: from the transom back the mold changes, and on the outboard version a 12-inch extension is added to carry the engines, so neither power option compromises the running characteristics. Every hull is also molded to accept a bow thruster whether or not it is fitted. The Beneteau GT36 measures around 40 feet 9 inches to 40 feet 11 inches in length overall, with a beam of 11 feet 6 inches, a draft of roughly 3 feet 3 inches on sterndrives or 3 feet 9 inches on outboards, and an air draft near 14 feet. The 2025 Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 suits buyers who want one boat for day cruising and overnighting.

Performance depends heavily on the power package. With twin Volvo Penta D4 300 hp counter-rotating diesel sterndrives, the boat planes at 13.4 knots around 2,400 RPM and reaches about 33 knots at 3,600 RPM, burning roughly 110 litres per hour total at top speed; at idle around 5 knots each engine drinks only about 2.8 litres per hour, and the boat carries 816 litres of fuel split across twin tanks. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 outboard with twin Mercury 300 hp Verados (upgradable to 350 hp) tops out at 41.5 mph at 5,670 RPM, planes in 4.9 seconds, and cruises best at 33.7 mph and 5,000 RPM, where the 39 gph fuel consumption returns 0.9 mpg and a range of 156 statute miles on the 200-gallon capacity with a 10% reserve. Fitted with twin Mercury 350 hp V10 outboards, the GT36 records a 37-knot top speed at around 5,850 RPM, with a slow cruise of 23 knots, a fast cruise of 27 to 28 knots, and fuel flow ranging from about 50 to 110 litres per side.

The helm sits to starboard with a compass aligned to a tilt-adjustable wheel and a dash sized for two 12-inch Garmin displays. Equipment includes Lenco trim tabs, USB and phone charging, a 5-inch Mercury VesselView, a Garmin VHF, and digital throttle and shift. A joystick docking system and bow thruster are available, making close-quarters maneuvering straightforward. A flip bolster lets you drive seated or standing, and the bow curves downward for strong forward visibility, though the two windshield pillars create some blind spots, more noticeable when the retractable sunroof is closed.

The single-level cockpit is a defining feature of the Beneteau 36 GT. A full-beam swim platform spans the transom, with extended 24-inch platforms beside the outboards and a reboarding ladder to starboard; on the sterndrive boat an optional extension stretches overall length to 40 feet. Side decks run 300 mm wide for walkthrough access forward past a sun lounge with storage beneath. A wet bar set aft holds an electric grill, sink with running water, 12-volt fridge and trash bin, leaving the main cockpit table free to seat 10 to 12 around U-shaped seating. The hardtop carries a car-style retractable sunroof, and forward-facing seats on both port and starboard add observer space alongside the captain. The recessed bow sun lounge measures 5 feet 8 inches by 6 feet 7 inches, with Fusion speakers in the bulwarks and a Lewmar windlass paying out 100 feet of chain and 150 feet of rope.

Below decks the layout offers around 6 feet 4 inches of headroom, a dinette, and a galley to starboard with a two-burner stove (gas or electric), 12-volt refrigeration, a microwave or convection oven, and a sink. The head is generous for the size, with a separate walk-in shower and an opening port light. The forward owner's stateroom has an island double berth, a full timber bulkhead for privacy, hullside windows and ample storage, while a full-beam mid-cabin under the cockpit sole provides a second double; headroom there is tighter but the space stays bright through portside windows, and air conditioning is an option. Pricing reflects the spec and power: a diesel sterndrive example was listed at $750,000, while a 2025 outboard boat optioned to around $620,000 was offered for $549,754. Buyers weighing a Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 for sale should match the engine package to their use, since the full bow that creates the large sun lounge can throw spray in steep seas above 1.5 metres.