Four models sit squarely inside LYG’s remit

The Gran Turismo 40 Open measures 12.3 metres, while the Gran Turismo 50 extends the express-cruiser line to 15.95 metres. The Antares 12 Coupe comes in at 12.97 metres and the Swift Trawler 54 at 17.13 metres, creating a useful spread of formats and cruising intentions.

Those dimensions matter because Fort Lauderdale also includes several smaller BENETEAU models below LYG’s 12-metre threshold. Focusing on the four larger boats gives buyers a clearer view of the part of the range relevant to luxury-yacht ownership without drifting into either dayboat or superyacht territory.

Gran Turismo provides the new-model focus

The Gran Turismo 40 Open is one of the show’s headline premieres, bringing a more open-air interpretation to BENETEAU’s latest express-cruiser generation. Its larger sibling, the Gran Turismo 50, adds more accommodation and interior volume while remaining comfortably below 24 metres.

Together they show how BENETEAU is developing the Gran Turismo family around different owner priorities rather than a single fixed formula. Buyers can compare a more open, social 40-foot platform against a larger 50-foot yacht intended for extended weekends and longer cruising.

Antares and Swift Trawler broaden the comparison

The Antares 12 Coupe brings a more practical family-cruiser approach, while the Swift Trawler 54 moves toward longer-distance comfort and a slower, more efficient cruising rhythm. Placing both alongside the Gran Turismo range gives visitors a useful comparison of four very different ways to use a yacht.

For owners unsure whether their next boat should prioritise speed, enclosed comfort, interior volume or passagemaking, seeing the models at one event has practical value. The differences become easier to judge when layouts, helm positions and outdoor spaces can be compared side by side.

Fort Lauderdale remains a major buying event

BENETEAU is offering guided tours and dealer appointments throughout the show, making FLIBS an important North American sales point as well as a public exhibition. The event also provides a first opportunity for many US buyers to inspect the newest Gran Turismo generation in person.

For LYG readers, the 2026 display is particularly relevant because the four qualifying models cover a large part of the 12–24m market. They demonstrate how one major production builder is addressing different ownership styles without crossing into superyacht scale.

Official sources: www.beneteau.com.