For Sale: 1991 Beneteau Flyer 8 | Twin Volvo Petrol Engines | £44,000+ Mechanical Refit | Brighton Marina

A rare opportunity to acquire a comprehensively refurbished Beneteau Flyer 8, benefitting from an extraordinary programme of mechanical works completed during 2025 at a cost exceeding £44,000.

The Beneteau Flyer 8 has long been admired for combining exhilarating performance with practical day boating and weekend cruising capability. With her spacious cockpit, sociable layout, comfortable cabin accommodation and powerful twin-engine installation, she remains a highly desirable sports cruiser for those looking to enjoy the South Coast and beyond.

What truly sets this example apart, however, is the remarkable investment recently made by her owner.

Extensive Mechanical Rebuild – £44,000+ Invested

During 2025, this vessel underwent a major mechanical refurbishment carried out by a respected local marine engineering company.

The scope of work included:

Both engines removed from the vessel and fully stripped down.

Port Engine:

• New GM Vortec long block


• New Rochester Quadrajet carburettor


• New ignition system


• New risers and manifolds


• Extensive associated replacement components

Starboard Engine:

• New cylinder heads


• New Rochester Quadrajet carburettor


• New ignition system


• New risers and manifolds


• Extensive associated replacement components

Sterndrives

Both sterndrives were:

• Removed


• Fully dismantled


• Rebuilt


• Reassembled with numerous replacement parts

Documentation

Invoices exceeding £44,000 are available for inspection, providing an exceptional level of transparency and confidence for prospective purchasers.

Few sports boats of this age come to market with this level of recent documented investment.

Lying Brighton Marina

Contact Brighton Boat Sales today to arrange a viewing.

It is extremely unusual to find a sports cruiser of this age with such extensive documented mechanical investment.

GENERAL
Old antifoul removed, hull primed & antifouled Sept.25
Drives antifouled Sept.25
Compound polish hull & superstructure Sept.25
All vinyl stripes & decals replaced Sept.25
Full canvas cleaning & rejuvenation Sept.25
New teak laid to stainless steel bathing platform 2025
2025 Both drives removed, fully dismantled, rebuilt & reassembled with numerous replacement parts
2025 New GM Vortec long block to port engine
2025 New cylinder heads to starboard engine
2025 New Rochester Quadrajet carburettors to both engines
2025 New ignition system to both engines
2025 New risers and manifolds to both engines
2025 Extensive associated replacement components to both engines
4 Berths in 2 cabins
Sea toilet
Shower
240v Shore power
Battery support system
Electric cabin heater
Electric anchor winch
Anchor, warps & fenders
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Navigation lights
Electric & manual bilge pumps
Berth available at Brighton Marina

GALLEY
Hot & cold pressurised water system
Gas cooker
Refrigerator
Microwave
Storage

NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT
Steering compass
Raymarine Hybridtouch eS127iEU GPS/plotter (2016)
Raymarine Quantum radar (2016)
Autohelm Sportpilot
Autohelm Tridata Speed, depth, log
Raymarine Ray260 DSC VHF radio (2016)