Beneteau Antares 9 for Sale | 2026, Ultimate Spec

Beneteau Antares 9 Overview - V2 - Ultimate Spec

Fox’s Yacht Sales is pleased to offer this new Beneteau Antares 9 for sale, a 2026 model year flagship finished in Ultimate Spec and powered by twin Suzuki 250HP APX outboard engines with Drive-By-Wire control.

This Ultimate Spec has been loaded with a comprehensive package of factory upgrades, including a bow thruster, Zipwake automatic trim tabs, retractable graphite soft-top roof, diesel cabin heating, hot water system, full graphite cockpit and canvas enclosure and a premium 12″ Garmin electronics suite, together delivering a saving of over £18,000 on RRP.

The result is a superbly specified Antares 9 for sale that is ready for effortless coastal cruising, offshore passages and extended family weekends afloat. This flagship model is complete with full PDI, commissioning, antifouling and a customised handover package.

Why Buy This Antares 9?

This is not a standard-specification Antares 9. As the flagship Ultimate Spec model, this boat has been ordered with virtually every factory upgrade available, from the larger twin Suzuki 250HP APX engines to bow thruster, Zipwake trim and full graphite weather protection.

• Twin Suzuki 250HP APX outboard engines in white, Drive-By-Wire controls
• Ultimate Spec package – over £18,000 saving on RRP
• Bow thruster for easier marina manoeuvring
• Zipwake automatic trim tabs
• Retractable graphite soft-top roof and foredeck sun awning
• Full graphite cockpit canvas enclosure
• Diesel cabin heating system
• 25L hot water heater
• Freshwater electric toilet
• Additional double berth conversion in the wheelhouse saloon
• Premium 12″ Garmin ECHOMAP 1223xsv chartplotter with Navionics chart
• Garmin 215 DSC VHF with AIS receiver
• Fusion Bluetooth stereo with marine speakers
• 230V shorepower system with 40A battery charger

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Deck

The Beneteau Antares 9 has been designed for easy, safe movement around the boat, with wide walkaround side decks, high stainless-steel pulpits and a starboard helm side door opening onto a deeper side deck. The foredeck sunpad, with adjustable backrests, provides a comfortable spot to relax at anchor, while the aft cockpit configures easily into a large dining or sunbathing lounge.

This particular Antares 9 for sale has been specified with a retractable graphite soft-top roof, forward sunpad cushions and the electric windlass and mooring kit needed for straightforward anchoring.

• Electric windlass with chain counter
• Graphite retractable soft-top system & graphite foredeck sun awning
• Full graphite cockpit enclosure
• Cockpit sunbathing conversion with cushions and supports
• Removable cockpit table & Infinity cockpit carpet
• Roof racks dedicated to paddleboard or accessory storage
• Side access gate with dedicated swim ladder
• Forward sunpad cushions with adjustable backrests
• Fenders and warps package

Cabin

Bright, modern and built for luxury cruising, the enclosed wheelhouse saloon is surrounded by panoramic 360° windows and filled with natural light. Below deck, this Beneteau Antares 9 comfortably sleeps up to six people across two private double cabins – a forward owner’s cabin with a low-set queen-size bed and a midship guest double – plus a convertible saloon dinette.

The ordered specification adds genuine comfort for time afloat, including diesel cabin heating, a freshwater electric toilet, a 25L hot water heater and an additional berth conversion in the wheelhouse saloon.

• Diesel cabin heating system
• 25L hot water heater & 160L freshwater capacity
• Freshwater electric toilet with holding tank
• Fully equipped galley with 80L refrigerator, gas stove and microwave oven
• Additional double berth conversion in the wheelhouse saloon
• Wheelhouse curtains and interior carpets
• Full ambient interior LED lighting

Cockpit & Dash

The cockpit is one of the key strengths of the Beneteau Antares 9, measuring approximately 2.4m x 1.7m and adapting effortlessly from open-air dining to a fully protected lounge. Modular seating with a removable table allows an optional U-shaped layout, ideal for entertaining.

The full graphite cockpit canvas enclosure adds complete weather protection, helping make the cockpit a useful space throughout the season. At the helm, the ergonomic station provides footrests and an adjustable bolster seat with direct access via a side door, while the reversible co-pilot seat switches between forward navigation and a 4–5 person dining setup.

• Full graphite cockpit canvas enclosure
• Modular seating with removable cockpit table and optional U-shaped layout
• Ergonomic helm station with footrests and adjustable bolster seat
• Direct-access helm side door
• Reversible co-pilot seat for forward navigation or 4–5 person dining
• Rokk wireless phone charger

Electrical & Electronics

The Ultimate Spec gives this Antares 9 for sale a high-capacity, dual-voltage electrical package built for extended, self-sufficient time afloat. Dedicated house, engine and bow thruster battery banks are paired with a comprehensive 230V shorepower system.

For navigation and entertainment, the boat is equipped with a premium 12″ Garmin ECHOMAP 1223xsv chartplotter, depth sounder, Navionics chart, Garmin 215 DSC VHF with AIS receiver and a Fusion Bluetooth stereo system.

• 12V System: dedicated house, engine and bow thruster battery banks
• Rokk wireless phone charging
• 230V Shorepower System: 40A battery charger, immersion heater and sockets throughout
• Garmin ECHOMAP 1223xsv 12″ chartplotter with depth sounder & Navionics chart
• Garmin 215 DSC VHF with AIS receiver
• Fusion Bluetooth stereo with marine speakers

Machinery

This Antares 9 for sale is powered by twin Suzuki 250APX outboard engines in white with Drive-By-Wire controls, giving this flagship model commanding power, rapid planing and precise low-speed handling in tight marina berths.

For close-quarters manoeuvring and efficient control underway, the Ultimate Spec also includes a factory-fitted bow thruster and Zipwake automatic electric trim tabs, alongside hydraulic steering.

• Twin Suzuki 250APX outboard engines in white, Drive-By-Wire controls
• Factory-fitted bow thruster
• Zipwake automatic electric trim tabs
• Hydraulic steering system
• 600L fuel capacity (2 x 300L tanks) with external deck fills

Safety

The Beneteau Antares 9 has been designed with practical circulation around the boat, including deep walkaround side decks, high pulpits and safe foredeck access for the whole crew.

This boat will also be supplied with Fox’s On the Water Pack, providing essential equipment for getting out on the water straight after handover.

• Deep walkaround side decks with high pulpits and safe foredeck access
• Electric bilge pump & high-capacity manual bilge pump
• Remote control deck searchlight
• Self-draining cockpit floor
• Anchor locker with electric windlass control
• On the Water Pack – four life jackets, boat hook, flare kit and deck broom

Construction

The Beneteau Antares 9 has a white GRP hull and deck, built using Beneteau’s patented Airstep® hull technology for improved efficiency and a dry, stable ride. Official Beneteau specifications list the Antares 9 at approximately 9.12m LOA, 2.99m beam and 4,259kg light displacement, with maximum engine power of up to 500HP.

This boat has been ordered with the standard white hull and will be fully prepared, primed and antifouled by Fox’s Yacht Sales before handover.

• White GRP hull & deck
• Beneteau Airstep® hull technology
• White GRP deck & wheelhouse with moulded non-slip surfaces
• Integrated GRP bathing platforms with swim ladder
• Complete factory preparation, priming, antifouling and PDI handover by Fox’s