SummaryBeneteau Antares 8 - one owner from new, exhibited in very good condition. The engine has just undergone a full service (June 2026) and is presented ready for the season.Boat powered by the Mercury 200HP V6 four stroke outboard.THE ULTIMATE FAMILY WEEKENDER: More innovative and versatile than ever, the Antares 8 boasts a range of new leisure functionalities, so you can enjoy maximum comfort and sail in the style and elegance that is a feature of this iconic range. A supremely versatile boat, perfect for chilling out with friends or setting off to cruise for a few days.Agile, powerful and very habitable, the Antares 8 oozes character. The ideal boat for exploring new shores, she is wonderful for taking a break for a few days, confident that you are completely safe.Exterior DesignThe Antares 8 has a new flared-out hull that delivers wonderful driving sensations, while boasting excellent seakeeping. The dynamic V design of the cap clearly announces the boat's stunning aesthetic design. Its clever deck plan offers three different possible cockpit seat layouts.Interior DesignUnique on a boat this size, the Antares 8's habitability sets it apart from other motor cruisers in this category. The wheelhouse is accessed by a large sliding glass door, sheltering a well-equipped modular living space. There is a real double cabin below the wheelhouse at the bow of the boat, with storage and a shower en suite, so you can stay on board for a few days. With walnut stained woodwork, the boat offers a very contemporary atmosphere.General EquipmentStandard Equipment ConstructionHULL: Composition: Sandwich (Polyester resin - Glass fiber - Balsa core), White gel coat, Winching ring on bow, Injection moulded hullDECK: Composition: Sandwich (Polyester resin - Glass fiber - Balsa core), White gel coatPartial deck counter-mould, Grey protection rail on the hull-deck joint, Wheelhouse roof in white gel coatDeck EquipmentNavigation lights = 1 all-round light on collapsible samson post, Bi-colour navigation lightMooring Lines
Bow forestay chain plate
Self-bailing mooring locker with hatch cover
Eye bolt to secure mooring
2 Foredeck cleats in aluminium, 200 mm / 8
2 Cleats amidships in aluminium, 200 mm / 8
2 Aft cleats in aluminium, 200 mm / 8
Safety on Deck
Stainless steel open pulpit surrounding the cockpit up to the cockpit steps
Asymmetric catwalks
2 Stainless steel handrails on wheelhouse uprights
2 Stainless steel handrails on wheelhouse hood
2 Stainless steel handrails on the cockpit coamings and bulwark door
1 Stainless steel hand rail on the cockpit bench seat
CockpitSelf-bailing cockpit, Sliding aft bench seat, 3 place - Length: 2,20m / 73 - Beam: 1,40m / 47 (Upholstery depending on version), Additional cockpit fittings (see optional extras), Lockers in cockpit bottom:
1 Large central lockable chest with gas piston assisted opening
1 Port side cockpit locker, gas strut assisted opening
1 Starboard cockpit locker, gas strut assisted opening
Lighting from 1 ceiling light, (340 L / 90 US Gal) hermetic and ventilated rotomoulded fuel tank, in the back of cockpit locker, Fuel deck filler on stern deckSecurity door Gangway door to starboard, Starboard bath access Swimming ladderInteriorSaloon upholstery to match the exterior upholstery (version), Optional cabin mattress cushions: Cushy Limestone, Woodwork Alpi Noyer, Brown oak laminated floors - Part in polyesterWheelhouseHeadroom: 2,00m / 67, Wheelhouse with one-piece translucent glass windscreen, Side windows with translucent glass, Starboard slide-to-open side window3 leaf aft window door in translucent PMMA, Aluminium surround and lock, 1 Electric windscreen wipersSteering Station (to Starboard)Black steering console with location for 12" electronic, Steering compass, Rev counter, Fuel and engine gauge indicator, 12 V socketDual USB socket, Steering wheel, Encased side engine control (Engine controls and counters supplied with pre-rigging), Bolster function adjustable pilot seat, matching the exterior upholstery (Version), Removable footrest, Lighting from 1 ceiling light, Hydraulic steeringGalley (to Starboard)Kitchen with polyester sink, Valve, Pressured cold water, refrigerator (42L) - gas hobSaloonHeadroom: 1,60m / 53, Inward-facing saloon convertible into a bed (option) (Length = 1,90m / 63 - Beam = 0,92m / 3), Copilot seat with swivelling seat back (navigation / saloon positions), Stowage locker below aft seat, Lighting from 1 ceiling light, Battery master switch under the aft seatHeadHeadroom: 1,50m / 411, Closed cabinet under steering station for storage space or toilet (optional extra: Marine toilet with sewage tank / Shower equipment), Door, Lighting from 1 ceiling lightForward CabinHeadroom: 1,15m / 39 // Double berth (Length max = 2,20m / 73 - Beam max = 1,70m / 57) // Storage lockers Lighting from 1 ceiling lightCabin / StowageHeadroom: 0,45m / 16 // Single berth (2m x 0,7m / 67 x 24)Electricity6 function 12 V electrical panel, 12 V socket, 2 Bilge pumps: 1 Manual pump - 1 Electronic pump, Battery switch located in compartment under the aft saloon seat, Navigation lights = 1 all-round light on collapsible samson post - Bicolour navigation light, Lighting from 4 ceiling lightsPlumbing100 L / 26 US Gal Rigid water tank, Water pump for pressure buildingOptional Extras Included
Cruising hull decoration
Comfort Trim Upgrade: Interior table, Port side sliding side window, 2nd electric wiper + windscreen washer kit, Cockpit shower, Forward cabin mattress, 2 Rod holders, 2 Cup holders, Interior curtains 2 Opening portholes (Cabin + Head), Opening deck hatch in the cabin
Electronics Pack Simrad GPS/Plotter with depth
Electric windlass
Mooring & anchoring kit
Polyester bathing platforms
Bowthruster
Complete 220v system with charger
Gas cooker with luxury galley
42L fridge
Additional berths in saloon
Flushing toilet with holding tank
Sliding wheelhouse hatch with blackout curtains
Cockpit in synthetic flooring
Copper coat antifouling
VHF radio with aerial
Fusion sound system