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Beneteau Antares 8 Overview - Must have options
Fox’s Yacht Sales is pleased to offer this Beneteau Antares 8 for sale, specified in the Cruising version with a carefully selected package of factory options.
This particular Antares 8 has been ordered with a strong selection of comfort, cruising and practical options, including Comfort Trim, bow thruster, Zipwake automatic trim tabs, a Suzuki DF200 APX Drive-By-Wire outboard, Garmin electronics, Fusion audio, Elegance upholstery and a graphite cockpit aft-closing enclosure.
The result is a well specified Beneteau Antares 8 for sale with an excellent cruising specification, including a luxury galley with gas stove, 42-litre refrigerator, additional berths, marine toilet with holding tank, 220V electrical system and a range of practical deck and cockpit equipment. The boat will be delivered to Fox’s in the UK, with handling, commissioning and hand-over included within the quoted specification.
Why Buy This Antares 8?
This is not a standard-specification Antares 8. The boat has been ordered with a strong selection of practical and comfort-focused options, including the Suzuki DF200 APX Drive-By-Wire, bow thruster and Zipwake automatic trim tabs.
- Suzuki DF200 APX – Drive-By-Wire
- Comfort Trim Level
- Bow thruster
- Zipwake automatic trim tabs
- Graphite cockpit aft-closing
- Graphite cockpit sun awning
- Foldable side cockpit seats in Elegance upholstery
- Luxury galley with gas stove
- 42-litre refrigerator
- Additional berths in Elegance upholstery
- Marine toilet with holding tank
- Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 9″ display
- Garmin GT23-TM Sensor
- Fusion MS-RA210 sound system with four 50 W speakers
- Complete 220V electrical system with 25 amp battery charger
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Deck
The Beneteau Antares 8 has been specified in the Cruising version, with a sliding cockpit bench seat, stowage below the port side bench seat and Cruising hull decoration.
This particular Antares 8 for sale has also been specified with a range of practical cockpit and deck options, including foldable side cockpit seats in Elegance upholstery, a graphite cockpit sun awning, graphite cockpit aft-closing and polyester bathing platforms.
- Sliding cockpit bench seat
- Stowage below port side bench seat
- Cruising hull decoration
- Foldable side cockpit seats – Elegance upholstery
- Graphite cockpit sun awning
- Graphite cockpit aft-closing
- Polyester bathing platforms
- GRP cockpit table
- Lewmar electric windlass
- Mooring-Anchoring Kit
Cabin
The ordered Comfort Trim Level adds a comprehensive range of equipment for comfortable time afloat, including an interior table, port side sliding side window, second electric wiper with windscreen washer kit and a mattress in the forward cabin.
The selected cabin specification also includes interior curtains, an opening deck hatch in the cabin, two opening portholes serving the cabin and head, two rod holders, two cup holders and a cockpit shower.
- Interior table
- Port side sliding side window
- 2nd electric wiper + windscreen washer kit
- Mattress in the forward cabin
- 2 rod holders
- 2 cup holders
- Interior curtains
- Opening deck hatch in the cabin
- 2 opening portholes – cabin and head
- Cockpit shower
- Additional berths – Elegance upholstery
- Marine toilet + holding tank
Cockpit & Dash
The cockpit of this Beneteau Antares 8 has been configured for practical cruising and entertaining, with foldable side cockpit seats in Elegance upholstery, a graphite cockpit sun awning, graphite cockpit aft-closing and a GRP cockpit table.
At the helm, the selected Electronic Pack provides a Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 9″ display and Garmin GT23-TM Sensor. The display is specified with the chart not included.
- Foldable side cockpit seats – Elegance upholstery
- Graphite cockpit sun awning
- Graphite cockpit aft-closing
- GRP cockpit table
- Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 9″ display
- Garmin GT23-TM Sensor
- Sliding wheelhouse hatch with blackout curtains
Electrical & Electronics
The ordered specification gives this Antares 8 for sale a well-equipped electrical and electronics package, with Garmin navigation equipment, Fusion audio and a complete 220V electrical system with a 25 amp battery charger.
For navigation, the boat is equipped with a Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 9″ display and Garmin GT23-TM Sensor. The selected Pack Sound provides a Fusion MS-RA210 with four 50 W speakers.
- Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 9″ display
- Garmin GT23-TM Sensor
- Fusion MS-RA210 sound system
- Four 50 W speakers
- Complete 220V electrical system
- 25 amp battery charger
Machinery
This Antares 8 is powered by a Suzuki DF200 APX – Drive-By-Wire outboard engine, with the selected Suzuki lateral electric pre-rigging for 150-250HP and a single-post keyless arrangement.
For close-quarters handling and trim control, the ordered specification also includes a bow thruster and Zipwake automatic trim tabs.
- Suzuki DF200 APX – Drive-By-Wire
- Pre-rigging Suzuki 1×150-250HP lateral electric, 1 post, keyless
- Bow thruster
- Zipwake automatic trim tabs
Safety
The selected specification includes practical equipment for anchoring and mooring, with a Lewmar electric windlass and Mooring-Anchoring Kit.
The Comfort Trim Level also includes a second electric wiper with windscreen washer kit, together with two opening portholes serving the cabin and head.
- Lewmar electric windlass
- Mooring-Anchoring Kit
- 2nd electric wiper + windscreen washer kit
- 2 opening portholes – cabin and head
Construction
This Beneteau Antares 8 has been ordered with the White Hull Standard specification and Cruising hull decoration.
Before hand-over, Fox’s will also prepare and antifoul the boat as part of the selected Fox’s-supplied specification.
WHY BUY YOUR ANTARES 8 FROM FOX’S YACHT SALES?
Backing your boat purchase with complete peace of mind, our team provides continuous support from initial specification through to ongoing yard maintenance.
- 50+ Years of Marine Expertise: Established brokerage and new boat dealer based at Fox’s Marina in Ipswich.
- On-Site Yard & Support: Access to full boatyard services, engineering, refits, and a fully stocked chandlery all in one location.
- Straightforward Purchasing: Fair pricing, custom specification advice, part-exchange options, and marine finance or insurance access.
Specifications
- Stock Number: 10951
- Vendor: Foxs Yacht Sales
- Model Year: 2027
- Engine Year: 2026
- LOA: 8.06m (26ft 5in)
- Beam: 2.8m (9ft 2in)
- Draft: 0.6m (2ft )
- Air Draft: 2.33m (7ft 8in)
- Weight: 2,545kg (5,611lbs)
- Hull Material: GRP
- Keel Config: Planing
- Berths: 4
- Cabins: 1
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- CE Category: C for 9 / D for 9
- Make: Beneteau
- Category 1: Cruisers
- Category 2: Fishing Boats
- Location: Fox's - Ipswich
NOTES TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS & READERS - The company offers the above details in good faith and whilst every care and attention has been taken in the preparation and correctness Foxs Yacht Sales cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agent or surveyor to investigate such details as the buyer desires validating. We do not accept liability whatsoever for claims arising, construed as derived from the use of these details. This document is intended as a guide and is NON-CONTRACTUAL. Electronics and instruments are included in good faith and expected to work, but due to their nature, cannot be guaranteed. Their residual worth is based on the current second hand market for valuation purposes. E & OE
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