Even more innovative and versatile than its predecessors, the new Antares 8 boasts a range of novel functionalities.
A mid-range model in Beneteau’s weekender range, the new Antares 8 preserves the signature features of Beneteau’s long-standing expertise in building innovative, high-performance, family-friendly boats. The Antares 8 offers novel features designed especially for lovers of nautical pursuits, with a particular focus on fishing enthusiasts.
The Antares 8 comes in two versions, Cruising, which provides exceptional onboard comfort and friendliness, and fishing, which has everything fishing enthusiasts may need.
With its sporty, stylish design, the Antares 8 perfectly embodies the brand’s weekender spirit. The overall impression is elegance, enhanced by a sleek, streamlined profile that gives the boat its sporty allure. The two versions have their own individual character – Cruising with its sleek, contemporary profile and fishing, which has an altogether more sporty feel.
The new Antares 8 offers excellent habitability with spacious and comfortable accommodation that provides ample room for nine passengers. A significant new feature is the starboard side gate, making it easier to dock the boat and allow fishing fans to bring even their largest catches aboard.
The wide platforms, flush with the deck, provide safe boarding and can double up as a swim platform for dips in the sea. Lastly, the starboard walkway has been widened to make it easy to move around the boat to the bow, which has a spacious sunbathing area, an essential feature for relaxing cruises.Â
The swivelling helmsman’s adjustable co-pilot seats can be tilted to face the saloon or out to sea. In addition to providing wonderful sea views and bathing the interior with light, the large glazed windows also keep the boat airy and well ventilated.
Up to five passengers can sleepover on the boat. There are two double berths, one in the cabin and one in the wheelhouse, with an extra bed in the cleverly designed space under the saloon. The bathroom completes the outstanding habitability of the Antares 8 with its excellent headroom.Â
With its powerful 250-horsepower engine, the Antares 8 can reach a top speed of 35 knots.
