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Granfort 370 GTX vs Hanover 347 — Buying Comparison Guide 2026 Granfort Buying Comparison Guide · 2026 GRANFORT 370 GTX From $439,900 · 37 ft VS HANOVER 347 From $450,000 · 35’3″ What buyers in 2026 need to know. Scroll Overview Granfort Gallery Hanover Gallery Performance Hull & Coastal Full Specs Design & Cabin Pricing Comparison Verdict 📅 Published July 2026 📍 Granfort Buying Guide ⏱ 8 min read 📐 Side-by-side comparison Two serious express cruisers. One clear answer. Read on to find out which one wins your category. The Verdict Granfort 370 GTX vs Hanover 347 Two outboard express cruisers vying for the same dollar. Both run twin Mercury outboards — the Granfort 370 GTX starts with 300HP VERADO joystick, the Hanover 347 Outboard Essential with 225HP DTS. The Granfort brings a bigger beam, more power, significantly more speed, and a longer structural warranty. The Hanover counters with a lower entry price, exceptional customization, and a narrower profile for tighter slips. Here’s the full breakdown. 🏆 Our Recommendation Granfort 370 GTX wins on performance, space, and long-term value. If top speed, interior volume, and a 10-year structural warranty matter to you — the Granfort 370 GTX is the stronger buy. On an outboard-to-outboard comparison, the Granfort delivers a tested 51 mph vs. the Hanover’s 43–45 mph, 1.6 ft more beam, 37 more gallons of fuel, and a base engine that’s 75HP stronger. However, if you’re locked into a narrower slip or a lower entry price is critical, the Hanover 347 Outboard earns serious consideration. Top Speed 51.1 mph Granfort 370 GTX 43–45 mph Hanover 347 Beam (Width) 11’5″ Granfort 370 GTX 9’10” Hanover 347 Fuel Capacity 222 gal Granfort 370 GTX 185 gal Hanover 347 Structural Warranty 10 years Granfort 370 GTX 5 years Hanover 347 Granfort 370 GTX Photo Gallery Photos: granfortboats.us Hanover 347 Photo Gallery Photos: hanoveryachts.com Pricing What You Pay — and What You Get The most meaningful price comparison is fully loaded to fully loaded — that’s when you’re comparing the same level of capability and comfort. Starting prices are shown as reference. All figures use real July 2026 dealer market data for outboard configurations. ⚓ Outboard engines only. This comparison uses Mercury outboard configurations exclusively. Mercruiser / sterndrive variants are not considered. Granfort 370 GTX $546,800 fully loaded From $439,900 starting Twin Mercury VERADO 300HP + Joystick (base outboard) Base outboard (2×300HP VERADO + Joystick)$439,900 Upgrade to 2×350HP VERADO+$25,000 Upgrade to 2×400HP VERADO+$30,500 Essential Package (included items)+$19,000 Luxury Package (A/C, generator, flooring)+$37,301 Safety Package+$20,140 Fully loaded (all options)$546,800 Hanover 347 Outboard $594,510 fully loaded From $450,000 starting Source: YachtWorld / Hanover Yachts dealers, July 2026 2026 — entry listing (Fort Lauderdale, Hanover Yachts)$450,000 2026 — mid listing (Tampa, Marine Pointe)$460,000 2026 — upper listings (Fort Lauderdale / Tampa)$520,000–$530,000 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Hanover Yachts dealer$594,510 Upgrade to 2×300HP VERADO + JoystickPriced on request Upgrade to 2×400HP VERADO + JoystickPriced on request A/C, generator, beach club, flooringÀ la carte Source: YachtWorld / Hanover dealer listings, July 2026Live market Performance On the Water — Speed, Range & Power The Granfort 370 GTX has independently tested performance data (engineer report dated 08/15/2024, Rio Itajaí, Brazil) with 7 and 14 passengers. The Hanover 347 publishes manufacturer figures. Here’s how they stack up. Granfort 370 GTX — independently tested Hanover 347 — manufacturer published Top Speed 51.1 mph vs 43–45 mph Cruise Speed 33.8 mph vs 22–24 mph Fuel Capacity 222 gal vs 185 gal Best Range 209 mi vs ~190 mi Plane Time 8.9 sec vs not published Hanover — N/D 0 → 30 mph 10.18 sec vs not published Hanover — N/D ⚡ Performance Winner Granfort 370 GTX — by a significant margin Independent testing logged 51.1 mph with 7 persons aboard and 49.0 mph with 14 — numbers the Hanover 347 simply can’t match at 43–45 mph WOT. The Granfort also planes in under 9 seconds and carries 37 more gallons of fuel, delivering a tested best range of 209 miles at 33.8 mph. For buyers who prioritize going fast and going far, the 370 GTX is in a different class. Hull & Coastal Navigation The Granfort’s Hull Was Built for Coastal Navigation Deadrise is the angle of the hull’s V-shape at the transom — and it’s one of the most important specs for anyone running coastal waters, bays, inlets, or offshore. At 18–20°, the Granfort 370 GTX hits the sweet spot engineered specifically for coastal conditions. The Hanover’s 16° Moderate V is built for calmer, protected waters. Here’s what that difference means every time you leave the dock. ⚓ Hull Type Reference Deadrise Angle & What It Means On The Water Deadrise Hull Type Ride in Chop / Waves Stability at Rest Best Use 0°–8° Flat-bottom Poor — slams in chop ★★★★★ Excellent Lakes, rivers, shallow water 10°–15° Modified V Fair ★★★★☆ Very good Inshore fishing, bays 16° HANOVER 347 Moderate V Good — handles mixed conditions ★★★★☆ Good Family boats, protected bays 18°–20° GRANFORT 370 GTX Deep V Very good — cuts through chop cleanly ★★★☆☆ Moderate Coastal, offshore, rough seas ✅ 21°–24°+ True Deep V Excellent ★★☆☆☆ Less stable Offshore performance boats 🎯 Why 18–20° Is the Coastal Sweet Spot Cuts Through Chop The sharper V entry slices through coastal chop and boat wake instead of slamming — critical on exposed coastal routes where 2–4 ft seas are common. Controlled at Speed At 40–51 mph in open water, 18–20° keeps the bow planted and tracking straight — no porpoising, no dangerous hobby-horsing in swells. Still Stable at Rest Unlike 22°+ offshore racers, 18–20° retains excellent marina stability — you can anchor, swim, entertain aboard without the hull rocking excessively. Bottom line: 18–20° is what naval architects specify for dual-purpose coastal cruiser/performance boats. The Granfort 370 GTX is built to that spec. The Hanover 347 is not. 🌊 Coastal Navigation Winner Granfort 370 GTX 18–20° Deep V Hull The Granfort’s Deep V hull slices through coastal chop, wake, and 2–4 ft swells with