Princess V40  Gen 3Princess V40  Gen 3
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36Beneteau Gran Turismo 36
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Princess V40 Gen 3
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Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

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Below, we delve into a detailed comparison of the Princess V40 and the Beneteau Gran Turismo 36. The Princess V40 features a GRP planing hull, ensuring durability and a lighter weight. The yacht's length of 12.98m/42'7" and beam of 3.81m/12'6" provide a stable and spacious platform for both at-sea and anchored conditions. The Beneteau 36 offers a very similar length of 12.42m/40'9", with a marginally narrower beam of 3.51m/11'6",

Interested in owning a Princess V40 or Beneteau 36? Explore all globally available Princess V40 for sale and Beneteau 36 for sale verified through YachtBuyer MarketWatch, free of fake listings, or check out all similar models from Princess for sale or Beneteau for sale.

At a Glance

Princess V40 Gen 3

Status
In Production
2025 - Present

Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

Status
Discontinued
2020 - 2025
Princess V40  Gen 3 illustration
42' 7" inc. Pulpit 

Beam 12' 6"

Draft 3' 4"

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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4 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

 

2 Cabins

Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 illustration
40' 9" inc. Pulpit 

Beam 11' 6"

Draft 3' 9"

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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4 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

 

2 Cabins

Performance

  • Top Speed

  • Princess V40 Gen 3
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  • Beneteau Gran Turismo 36
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Interior

For most buyers, interior layout, finish and especially space will rank as some of the most important factors when choosing a yacht, here you can see how your chosen yachts directly compare.

Princess V40  Gen 3, Interior Princess V40  Gen 3, Interior
Princess V40 Gen 3
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36, Interior Beneteau Gran Turismo 36, Interior
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

Accommodation

Cabin design and luxury should deliver a place of real sanctuary for the Owner or guests, with finish, space and light all key.

Princess V40  Gen 3, Accommodation Princess V40  Gen 3, Accommodation
Princess V40 Gen 3
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36, Accommodation Beneteau Gran Turismo 36, Accommodation
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

Helm Station

Whether it will be the Owner or skipper taking control, helm positions should ensure excellent visibility, supportive seating and a design that delivers clear instrumentation.

Princess V40  Gen 3, Helm Station Princess V40  Gen 3, Helm Station
Princess V40 Gen 3
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36, Helm Station Beneteau Gran Turismo 36, Helm Station
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

Deck Areas

As well as being a place to enjoy the real essence of yachting lifestyle, decks are also a serious work area and each area must be safe, practical and so fun to use.

Princess V40  Gen 3, Deck Area Princess V40  Gen 3, Deck Area
Princess V40 Gen 3
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36, Deck Area Beneteau Gran Turismo 36, Deck Area
Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

Compare Layouts

Main Deck

Princess V40 Gen 3

Standard

Option 2 Option

Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

 

Lower Deck

Princess V40 Gen 3

 

Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

 

LIVE: Used Price Guides

Find out how much a pre-owned version of these models may cost based upon the asking prices of all yachts listed for sale globally in the last 3 years according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our current sales listings.

Princess V40 Used Prices

In Production Since: 2025

  • Average Price* -
  • Price Range -
  • Average Age -

Available to order

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Rivals to Princess V40

Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 Used Prices

Discontinued: Built 2020 - 2025

  • Average Price* $346.8k
  • Price Range $300k - $399k
  • Average Age 4 years
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$
$346.8k
$300k
$399k
$346.8k

*Based on 5 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
These yachts ranged from 2 - 5yrs old.


Rivals to Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

Specification Data

Model Name:V40 Gen 3Gran Turismo 36
Builder:PrincessBeneteau
Range:Princess V ClassBeneteau Gran Turismo
Principal Characteristics
Body Type: Sportsboat Sportsboat
Use Types: Weekending, Cruising Weekending
LOA: 42' 7" (Inc. Pulpit) 40' 9" (Inc. Pulpit)
Max Beam: 12' 6" 11' 6"
Draft: 3' 4" 3' 9"
Gross Tonnage: - -
Displacement: 21,147 Lbs  
(Approx)
15,853 Lbs  
(Approx)
Hull Material: GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP) GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP)
Superstructure: GRP GRP
Fuel Capacity: 193 Gallons 216 Gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 76 Gallons 40 Gallons
Black Water capacity: 22 Gallons -
Yacht Designers
Exterior Designer: Olesinski Design Style & Design
Interior Designer: Princess Andreani Design, Style & Design
Accommodation
Guests: 4 4
Cabins: 2 2
Berths:1x Double2x Single1x Double2x Single
Guests Heads: 1 1
Shared Day Heads: 1 1
Crew
Crew:  (Crew not required)  (Crew not required)
Crew Cabins: - -
Crew Heads: - -
Engines & Performance
Max Speed:36 knots -
Brand: Volvo Penta Volvo Penta
Model:D6-380/DPID4-300
Qty: x2 x2
Power: 380 bhp (280 Kw) each
@ 3,500 rpm
300 bhp (221 Kw) each
@ 3,500 rpm
Max Speed: 36 knots -
Cruising Speed: - -
Economic Speed: - -
Cylinders: 6 Cylinder 4 Cylinder

Speeds/Ranges Are Approx. - Subject to Load, Sea Conditions & Variables.

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