Beneteau Antares 8 OB

2020 Beneteau Antares 8. Suzuki DF200hp Outboard with 114 hours from new. Sale price etc include machine polish & wax. Full engine service with a diagnostic report & fresh antifouling. A recent survey report is also available. 

The Beneteau Antares 8 is a very capable weekender that offer not only a spacious cabin but also a large cockpit with a full enclosure, removable table and comfortable seating. She is presented in very good condition with brand new flexiteek decking in the cockpit and bathing platforms and her 200hp Suzuki four stroke engine has logged only 114 hours from new. Her bow thruster makes docking her very safe and simple. Two double berths plus the cockpit in a light and airy interior also has a small galley for comfortable over night use. 

Accommodation

Entering the accommodation from the cockpit via the alloy framed patio door, there is a dinette to port, seating 4 adult, that converts to a double berth. Opposite and to starboard is the galley with a single burner stainless steel ENO gas hob, sink with pressurised hot and cold fresh water supply and Isotherm front loading fridge plus storage for all galley equipment. Forward of the galley is the helm position with an adjustable bolster type seat and foot rest plus all navigation and electronic controls. The forward seat of the dinette converts to a double navigator seat. Down a step to the forward cabin with a large upholstered double berth with infill piece. The separate heads compartment is to starboard with a marine toilet and basin. Curtains and blinds to all windows and coachroof sliding hatch. Teak deck effect fitted carpets. LED interior lighting. Two slide open side windows. Fusion RA70-N Bluetooth radio with saloon speakers. Cream pvc saloon seating and grey cloth upholstery to sleeping cabin. The cockpit has the seating pack with bench seats (vinyl upholstery), large removable teak table, steps up to the side decks and gate to the transom platform. 

Mechanical Systems

Located on transom. Year 2020 Suzuki 200hp, four stroke outboard engine. Stainless steel propeller. Single lever electronic engine control with trim and tilt. Built in 280 litre fuel tank. Hydraulic steering with new hoses fitted. Trolling mode. The boat cruised comfortably at 21 knots with a maximum speed of some 29 knots (fouling and loading dependant). SIDEPOWER BOW THRUSTER (new battery). 

Electrical Systems

Three batteries (engine start, domestic and bow thruster). Charging via engine alternator and 240V shore power charger. 240V shore power with charger, sockets and immersion heater for hot water. 

Deck Equipment

Anchor with chain

• Lewmar electric anchor windlass with wired deck control
• Full acrylic cockpit enclosure in blue with windows and removable sides to form a bimini
• Transom shower with hot and cold pressurised supply
• Two bathing platforms either side of engine
• Telescopic stainless steel boarding ladder
• Cream pvc cockpit seating
• Two rod holders
• Various warps and fenders
• Two windscreen wipers with washers
• Ensign socket
• Stainless steel cockpit glass holders
• Boat hook

Navigation Equipment

• Plastimo steering compass
• ICOM M-330 DSC type VHF radio
• Garmin Echomap Plus combined GPS/plotter/echo sounder
• 12v and USB sockets at helm station
• LED navigation lights
• Steaming light

Safety Equipment

• Manual and electric bilge pumps
• Stainless steel safety rails and coachroof grab rails

Construction

Built by Beneteau in 2020. Whte grp planning hull with deep V hull shape. White grp coachroof with moulded non skid decks. Self draining cockpit and anchor well. Sliding sun roof. Flexiteek teak effect synthetic cockpit and transom platforms (fitted in 2024). Six alloy mooring cleats. Door to transom platform. Last surveyed in 2022. Report available. 

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own 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 on our part.