Beneteau enhances its new cruiser with sleek, sporty and versatile features. They are designed to provide flexibility to have fun for all on board.
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The GT45 leads an express cruiser range that also includes 32, 36 and 41 models. Image: Beneteau

Most builders in the 40-50ft range are trying to be all things to all boaters. Foldout transoms, convertible cockpits and even vertical bows attempt to replicate boats closer to 65ft in terms of usable space and amenities. Some work, others look like ?Frankenboats?.

Beneteau?s new Gran Turismo 45 is in the Swiss Army knife camp of design, and honestly, on my first visit to the boat, I wasn?t that impressed. It has an almost retro look, with a long profile reminiscent of a 1990s express cruiser and a curved hardtop that has been a standard feature on some competitors? boats for three or four years.
The Gran Turismo 45 is ideal for family trips. Image: Beneteau

But on the second visit, the detail in the design was more apparent, as was the builder?s focus on creating a multipurpose but open layout in a limited envelope. On this boat, the devil is in the details ? and multiple functions.

Beach Club to Barbecue

Starting at the transom, which has become one of the go-to places for owners in this category, the pieces are put together as nicely as a Chinese tangram. First, the hydraulic swim platform has tender chocks built into the ...