The Beneteau Antares 6.6 is the entry-level, diesel-inboard engine cruising boat in the Antares range. Cleverly designed below decks to provide comfortable accommodation for 2 and a galley area. On deck the design features a number of cockpit layouts to suit different uses with all layouts featuring wide side decks to provide access forward.VIPER is a lightly used example of the class, locally based since new. Now lying ashore her inventory highlights include:Volvo Penta D3-110, 110hp marine diesel engineStandard Horizon GPS Chart CP180i chart plotterNavman FISH4380 fish finderRaymarine RAY 54E DSCVHF Alpine CD/Radio head unit with speakers in wheelhouseWindscreen wipersNow lying ashore at Creran Marine the Beneteau Antares 6.6 VIPER is available for immediate viewing.CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Single piece GRP moulded hullPolyester GRP laminate.GRP formed internal structural membersWhite gelcoat to finish topsidesDeck & Superstructure Construction:GRP moulded deck incorporating forward coach roof and wheelhouse superstructure with cockpit gunwalesGRP moulding to form cockpit sole and internal sole with furniture unitsPolyester sandwich construction with high density foam coreMoulded non-slip textured panels to finish decks and cockpit solesWhite gelcoat finish to all mouldingsGlass wheelhouse windows in alloy frames.Sliding sections on port and starboard wheel house windowsRudder:Plate type rudderMACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Volvo Penta D3-110110hp5-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled, indirectly cooledVolvo EVC control systemVolvo Penta EVC displayGauges for RPM, Water temp, Voltage, Fuel tankSingle lever morse controlsMaintenance & Performance:Engine last serviced winter 2024/25 – Boat not launched for 2025 or 2026 seasonEngine run-up and checked by engineer August 2026Recorded engine running hours - 360hrsCruising Speed 14ktsMax Speed 20ktsPropulsion & Steering:Water-fed dripless sternglandStainless steel propeller shaftThree-blade, bronze propellerSingle station, cable drive wheel steeringEmergency tiller, hardwood, fitting directly onto rudder stock in cockpitELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems:12VDC onboard power systemBattery Banks:Engine/Domestic Battery – 2x 12VDC, lead acid batteryAlternators:Single engine-mounted alternator12VDC, 150ampLighting:Overhead lighting in wheelhouse and forward living spaceCockpit light under eyebrow aft of wheelhouse doorEntertainment:Alpine CD/Radio headunitSpeakers in wheelhouseOther Electrical:Windscreen Wipers – Variable speed wipers on both forward facing wheelhouse windows12VDC auxiliary charging socketPLUMBING & TANKAGEFreshwater:Manually pumped freshwater tap at sinkFreshwater Tank:Single freshwater tankCapacity unknownFuel Tank:Single diesel tankRotomoulded plastic diesel tankApproximate capacity 120ltrsBilge Pumps:Manual Bilge PumpElectric Bilge PumpNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTIn Wheelhouse:Chartplotter – Standard Horizon GPS Chart CP180iFishfinder – Navman FISH4380Magnetic Compass – Plastimo Offshore 75Communications Equipment:DSC VHF – Raymarine RAY 54EACCOMMODATIONDomestic Equipment:Sink – GRP moulded sink with manually pumped freshwater tapAccommodation Finish:GRP moulded furniture units with varnished hardwood trimsLaminate finish soleboards in traditional teak and holly styleBlue vinyl upholstery throughout interiorDescription of Accommodation from Forward:Saloon seating forward. U-Shaped seating wrapping around a table.Infill section with cushion to create full-width double berthStorage locker space beneath the seating bases with cave locker outboard of port side seating backrestSpace for chemical toilet unit beneath seating forward, centrally, no toilet aboard currentlyGRP moulded galley unit outboard to port. Countertop with recess to accommodate single burner gas stove (not installed)Countertop aft of cooker recess with lockers beneath countertop and cooker areaForward-facing helm seat outboard to starboard aftHelm station forward with switch panel, engine dashboard and navigation instruments forward of wheelSmall GRP moulded sink unit aft of helm seat with lockers beneath sink and helm seatSliding door to access cockpit aftDECK EQUIPMENTAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – 9kg Plough anchor with rodeMooring Warps – SelectionFenders - SelectionGeneral:Single stainless steel bow rollerBelow deck anchor locker Solid stainless steel guardrail wrapping around decks and running aft to cockpitMooring cleats mounted on toerail forward to port and starboardGrab handles mounted to port and starboard sides of wheelhouse roof forwardOpen plan cockpit with single folding seat aft to starboard sideForward section of cockpit sole lifts to provide access to engine space and sterngearAft cockpit sole hatch lifts to provide access to cockpit lockerSocket in cockpit sole for mounting saloon table if dining outdoorsGunwale mounted rod holders port and starboardAft mooring cleats to port and starboardTransom gate to access boarding platform to portTimber bathing platformStainless steel dinghy davit assemblyTRAILERGalvanised twin axle ‘bunker’ type trailerServiced with new wheel bearings, brake shoes and brake cables in 2024DISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.