Engine
Mercury 225EFI XL
Total Power
240hp
Engine(s) Hours
70
Class
Sports Cruiser
Length
27ft
Year
2023
Model
Antares 8
Capacity
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Boat Details
Description
This extremely well maintained Antares 8 Cruising also has:
-15hp Mercury trolling motor (2hrs)
-Bottom paint
-Mercury data connects to the Garmin
-Zipwake automatic trim tabs
-New fenders
-New Lines
-Only 70 hrs on the Mercury 225EFI 4-Stroke motor
-No trailer included
The new ANTARES 8 promises an unprecedented experience for lovers of nautical pursuits and fishing enthusiasts. Experience innovation and versatility, paired with maximum comfort and the trademark style and elegance synonymous with a brand trusted by avid boaters worldwide. The sleek, stunning, and sporty design of ANTARES 8, combined with an impressive 250-horsepower engine, guarantees you the ultimate recreational boating experience. Choose between our Cruising and Fishing ANTARES 8 models. The ANTARES 8 is designed for passionate and demanding boaters who value performance, modernity, comfort, and safety.
Features
Exceptionally Spacious And Modular: Perfect For Family Adventures: DESIGN FEATURES OF THE OUTSTANDING NEW ANTARES 8. This exceptional vessel handles marvelously in any situation. Whether you're cruising with family and friends or in search of the big one, you can rest assured that you will do so in comfort, elegance, and total safety. This unique, sleek and elegant leisure craft is loaded with outstanding features to enhance your boating experience. The ANTARES 8 is comfortably spacious, accommodating up to 9 passengers. It boasts a wide Starboard walkway designed to make it easier and safer when you move around the boat. The twin aft platforms for safe boarding doubles as a swim platform and there is a spacious sun pad that you and your family can enjoy.The ANTARES 8 retains the tulip-shaped hull design that is the flagship feature of the ANTARES iconic range, giving it excellent stability on the water and able to withstand and handle itself well in all conditions. The modular cockpit, in the stern, guarantees the crew optimal comfort. Another outstanding feature is the ergonomically designed helm station which has room for an optional 12-inch Garmin multifunction display. With its powerful 250-horsepower engine, the ANTARES 8 can reach a top speed of 35 knots, making it the perfect boat for day outings, fishing trips, and cruising with the family.
Clever Design That Is Perfect For Cruising: The ANTARES 8 is packed with extra practical features that will leave you wanting nothing. With BENETEAU, you can always count on elegance, style, comfort, and safety. The ANTARES 8 is packed with extra practical features that will leave you wanting nothing. With BENETEAU, you can always count on elegance, style, comfort, and safety. A new feature, that we're sure you'll fully appreciate, is the removable tabletop, which converts the bench seat in the cockpit, the folding bench seat in the port freeboard, and the bench seat backing onto the tinted window in the salon, into a spacious sunbathing area, or provides passengers with comfortable seating for a sociable meal or sunset cocktails. Another handy feature is the rear bench seat designed to provide additional storage, while the bench opposite can house a cooler to keep food and drink chilled during longer trips. ANTARES 8, has additional storage space in the bottom of the cockpit, where you can store additional gear and safety equipment. The roof rack is ideal for storing all the equipment essential to leisure pursuits, whether at sea or ashore, such as a kayak, paddleboards, or some bikes. All of these features and more make ANTARES 8 the perfect weekender.
Designed For Comfortable Onboard Living - Ideal For Family Cruises: The ANTARES 8 is packed with exclusive features that make coastal cruising a delightful adventure. This boat will win you over with its elegant design, cozy interiors, top-end fixtures, and fittings. From the sophisticated upholstery to the swiveling captain's chair, and adjustable co-pilot's seats, which can be tilted to face either the salon or out to sea, this vessel is cleverly designed and ideal for family cruises. The large tinted windows provide breathtaking sea views while keeping the interior well-lit and ventilated. The salon is both elegant and practical and the interior fittings on the ANTARES 8 include a galley area with a fridge and a choice of a gas or an electric cooktop.The ANTARES 8 can also be equipped with air-conditioning, perfect for keeping the boat cool during hot spells when berthed and even when out at sea, due to its powerful lithium batteries. This is an exceptional feature on a boat this size. We've designed the ANTARES 8 with two double berths, one in the cabin and another in the wheelhouse,with room for an extra single berth or additional storage in the cleverly designed space under the salon. We've left nothing out, the ANTARES 8 is completed by the bathroom with its excellent headroom. A truly unique and elegant boat that is a sheer pleasure to live on.
Specifications
Length overall: 26'5"
Hull Length: 22'11''
Hull Beam: 9'2''
Light displacement: 5,609 LBS
Fuel tank capacity: 90 US GAL
Fresh water capacity: 26 US GAL
Engine Power (Hp): 250 HP
CE Certification: C9/D9
Measurements
Dimensions
Nominal Length:27ft
Length Overall:27ft
Max Draft:2.58ft
Beam:9.08ft
Weights
Dry Weight:4,776Lb
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks:26gal
Fuel Tanks:74gal
Accommodations
Cabins:1
Heads:1
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Mercury
Engine Model:225EFI XL
Engine Year:2023
Total Power:225hp
Engine Hours:70
Engine Type:outboard
Fuel Type:gasoline
Engine 2
Engine Make:Mercury
Engine Model:15HP Trolling
Engine Year:2023
Total Power:15hp
Engine Hours:2
Engine Type:outboard
Fuel Type:gasoline
Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Navigation Center:✓
Plotter:✓
Compass:✓
GPS:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
Inside Equipment
Bow Thruster:✓
Marine Head:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Cockpit Cushions:✓
More Details
Manufacturer Provided Description
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 Design
The 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 Design
Unique 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.
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