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2026 Beneteau Antares 8

Name: Beneteau Antares 8 2026
Brand: Beneteau
SKU: 25f5d4679

Price on request

New

Boat in West Palm Beach, FL 33412 US

Nominal Length

23ft

Length Overall

27.5ft

Beam

9.08ft

Dry Weight

6500lb

Cabins

Heads

Max Passengers

Fresh Water Tanks

26gal

Fuel Tanks

74gal

Hull Material

fiberglass

Engine 1

Engine Make

N/A

Engine Model

N/A

Engine Type

other

Fuel Type

gasoline

Cockpit Shower

✓

Cockpit Cushions

✓

Cockpit Table

✓

Swimming Ladder

✓

Marine Head

✓

Electric Head

✓

Refrigerator

✓

Radio

✓

Compass

✓

Gps

✓

Vhf

✓

Standard Equipment

CONSTRUCTION

HULL

Composition:

• Sandwich (polyester resin - fiberglass - balsa core)

• White gel coat

• Winching ring on bow

• Injection molded hull

DECK

Composition:

• Sandwich (polyester resin - fiberglass - balsa core)

• White gel coat

• Partial deck counter-mold

• Grey protection rail on the hull-deck joint

• Wheelhouse roof in white gel coat

DECK EQUIPMENT

• Navigation lights = 1 all-round light on collapsible samson post

• Bi-color navigation light

MOORING - ANCHORING GEAR

• Bow forestay chain plate

• Self-bailing mooring locker with hatch cover

• Eye bolt to secure mooring

• 2 Foredeck cleats in aluminum, 200 mm / 8’’

• 2 Cleats amidships in aluminum, 200 mm / 8’’

• 2 Aft cleats in aluminum, 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

COCKPIT

• Self-bailing cockpit

• Sliding aft bench seat, 3 place - Length: 2,20 m / 7’3’’ - Beam: 1,40 m / 4’7’’ (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 rotomolded fuel tank, in the back of cockpit locker

• Fuel fill on stern deck

• Security door

• Gangway door to starboard

• Starboard swim access

• Swim ladder

INTERIOR

• Salon upholstery to match the exterior upholstery (version)

• Optional cabin mattress cushions: Cushy Limestone

• Woodwork Alpi Noyer

• Brown oak laminated floors - Part in polyester

WHEELHOUSE

Headroom: 2,00 m / 6’7’’

• Wheelhouse with one-piece translucent glass windscreen

• Side windows with translucent glass

• Starboard slide-to-open side window

• 3 leaf aft window door in translucent PMMA

• Aluminium surround and lock

• 1 Electric windscreen wipers

STEERING STATION (TO STARBOARD)

• Black steering console with location for 12" electronic

• Steering compass

• Rev counter

• Fuel and engine gauge indicator

• Dual 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 steering

GALLEY (TO STARBOARD)

• Kitchen with polyester sink, Valve

• Pressured cold water

• options: - Compartment for refrigerator (42 L) - Space for gas oven - Location for electric hob

SALON

Headroom: 1,60 m / 5’3’’

• Inward-facing salon convertible into a bed (optional) (Length = 1,90 m / 6’3’’ - Beam = 0,92 m / 3’)

• Copilot seat with swivelling seat back (navigation / salon positions)

• Stowage locker below aft seat

• Lighting from 1 ceiling light

• Battery master switch under the aft seat

HEAD

Headroom: 1,50 m / 4’11’’

• Closed cabinet under steering station for storage space or toilet (optional extra: Marine toilet with sewage tank / Shower equipment)

• Door

• Lighting from 1 ceiling light

FORWARD CABIN

Headroom: 1,15 m / 3’9’’

• Double berth (Length max = 2,20 m / 7’3’’ - Beam max = 1,70 m / 5’7’’)

• Storage lockers

• Lighting from 1 ceiling light

CABIN / STORAGE

Headroom: 0,45 m / 1’6’’

• Single berth (2 m x 0,7 m / 6’7’’ x 2’4’’)

ELECTRICITY

• 6 function 12 V electrical panel

• 2 Bilge pumps: 1 manual - 1 Electric pump

• Battery switch located in compartment under the aft salon seat

• Navigation lights = 1 all-round light on collapsible samson post - Bicolor navigation light

• Lighting from 4 ceiling lights

• Installation for engine battery delivered with the pre-rigging (battery not delivered)

PLUMBING

• 100 L / 26 US Gal Rigid water tank

• Water pump for pressure building

SMART BOARD

"SEANAPPS" smart technology:

• For monitoring the boat's status and receiving alerts as well as maintenance advice via the associated mobile application.

• The type of information collected (GPS position, batteries, engine info, navigation data, etc.) varies according to the boat's configuration.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

• Smoke detector

VERSIONS

STANDARD UPHOLSTERY VERSION

• Marlin Auster unpholstery - Pilot seat - Interior salon - Cockpit aft bench seat

ELEGANCE UPHOLSTERY VERSION

• Silvertex Sterling + Diamante meteor unpholstery - Pilot seat - Interior salon - Cockpit aft bench seat

CRUISING VERSION

• Sliding cockpit bench seat

• Stowage below port side bench seat

• Cruising hull graphics

FISHING VERSION

• Sliding fishing station (replacing bench seat) with equipment: - Bait storage box - 2 Storage trays - Tilting chair - Hand rail - SEANOX x5 rod holder on hand rail

• Water circulation fish tank to port

• Sea water deck wash pump

Optional Fearures

INTERIOR ACCOMMODATION / ONBOARD COMFORT

• 42 L refrigerator + Installation for additional 12 V battery (battery not delivered)

• Gas cooker + ARPA black worktop + Glass holders in the stowage space

• Electric hob (110 V) + ARPA black worktop + Glass holders in the stowage space

• GARMIN 215 AIS VHF

• 8 000 BTU air conditioning on shore power socket (110 V / 50 Hz)

• 8 000 BTU air conditioning with battery power supply (110 V / 50 Hz)

• Diesel heater "air pulse"

• Mattress for stowage space below the salon

• Additional berths in the salon (matching the upholstery version)

• Sliding wheelhouse hatch with blackout curtains

• Infinity Luxe Cream internal carpet

• Tableware Kit - 6 people

EXTERIOR OPTIONS

• Complete mooring/anchoring kit

• Stainless steel/solid wood bowsprit with swimming ladder

• Ladder for bowsprit

• Swimming ladder for bulwark door

• Electric windlass (700 W)

• Extended swim platform

• Graphite cockpit wheelhouse cover compatible with rod holder on the coachroof

• Graphite CRUISING cockpit awning

• CRUISING extension for full cockpit closing

• Stainless steel roof gallery

• Black rod holder on the coachroof x 5

• Cockpit table

• Folding cockpit side bench seat to port (matching the upholstery version)

• Bench seat with back to bay window (matching the upholstery version)

• Forward sun deck - 1,40 m x 1,70 m / 4’7’’ x 5’7’’ (matching the upholstery version)

• Sun deck extension for cockpit - 1,90 m x 1,80 m / 6’3’’ x 5’11’’ (matching the upholstery version)

• Cover for aft cockpit bench seat

• Infinity Luxe Cream cockpit carpet

• Horn

• 45 L cool box for cockpit under cockpit seat

• Polyester fish tub for cockpit chest

• 2nd GARMIN 12’’ GPSMAP 1223 xsv multi-function screen under the cockpit coachroof

• LED strip for coachroof

• Aft deck searchlight

• Pearl Grey hull

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Full 110 V electrical circuit + Battery charger

• Electric demister

WATER SYSTEM

• Marine toilet with 64 L / 17 US Gal sewage tank

• 45 L/11 US Gal grey water tank

• Fresh water electric toilet

• Water heater of 25 L on the shore power socke + Shower equipment in head

ENGINE

• Bow thruster (battery not delivered)

• Lenco electric trim tabs

• Zipwake automatic trim system

• Mercury Mechanical Throttle Shift top pre-rigging (1 x F150 HP)

• Mercury V6 electronic pre-rigging

• Mercury V8 Verado electronic pre-rigging

TRIM LEVEL & PACKS

TRIM LEVEL

• 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 PACKS

ELECTRONIC PACK

• Multifunction GARMIN 9’’ (ECHOMAP UHD2 9’’) screen (chart not included)

• GARMIN GT23-TM Sensor

ELECTRONIC - UPGRADED PACK

• Multifunction GARMIN 12’’ (ECHOMAP ULTRA2) screen (chart not included)

• GARMIN GT23-TM Sensor

SOUND PACK

• Fusion MS-RA210

• 50 W speakers x 4

US PACK

• Extended swim platform

• Complete 110V electrical system + Pre-fitting for charger (not supplied)

• Fresh water electric toilet with sewage tank

• 42 L refrigerator

• Sliding wheelhouse hatch with blackout curtains

Status

Build To Order

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Boattest.com Review

Overview

The Beneteau Antares 23, previously popular in Europe as the Antares 8, has made its North American debut as part of a three-boat outboard lineup. This model is designed as a versatile cruiser with thoughtful use of space and a focus on comfort and functionality within a compact footprint.

Exterior Design and Cockpit Layout

At the stern, the Antares 23 features dual platforms flanking the outboard engine, facilitating easy movement from one side to the other. To starboard, a recessed four-step reboarding ladder with a grab handle is positioned adjacent to the cockpit boarding gate, which is also on the starboard side. The cockpit walkthrough is 14 inches wide and secured by a minimalist gate with a pinch latch that can be held open. The cockpit seating consists of a U-shaped settee to port surrounding a solid wood table on a single pedestal. This area can be shaded by an overhead bimini and offers storage beneath the side and forward seats, as well as under the deck. Ingeniously, the aft seatback slides fore and aft by lifting support legs, allowing the engine to tilt out of the water, optimizing space usage. The entire cockpit seating area can also convert into a sun pad. Side decks provide access around the cabin, with a 12-inch wide walkway to starboard and seating to port, both equipped with grab rails atop the cabin. Forward on the trunk cabin is a full-width sun pad composed of five sections for easy handling and storage. The bow features an extended davit supporting a galvanized dual-fluke anchor, with a windlass mounted on a center bridge and convenient access to the road locker beneath.

Interior Living Spaces

Entering through a sliding door with an additional panel that widens the entry to nearly three feet, the interior offers a modest but well-planned gathering area. To port, boost-style seating flanks a solid wood pedestal table, with the removable forward seat back reversible to allow passengers to enjoy forward views underway. The seating width is effectively 26 inches due to support rails. Ventilation and natural light are ample, provided by opening side windows and an overhead hatch, all of which can be closed with curtains and a slider. Under-deck hatches provide access to pumps, through-hole fittings, and shutoffs, though these would benefit from secure latching. The aft seat conceals the master battery switches. Shore power connectivity is located to port in the cockpit, enabling optional air conditioning. The galley to starboard includes a drying area draining into an adjacent sink, with an optional stove available. The hinged helm seat offers additional counter space when lifted, supported by a strut, and storage is integrated into the side bulkhead behind a Lexan panel. Below the galley counter is a refrigerator and further storage.

Helm and Navigation

The helm station is positioned to starboard, featuring a dark-paneled console with a centrally mounted compass and a 9-inch display prominently placed. To the left is a SmartCraft tachometer, while the bow thruster control and fuel gauge are to the right, enhancing docking ease and operational awareness. Although the engine control lever felt somewhat distant at the dock, it was more naturally positioned at cruising speed. An opening side window and a footrest contribute to operator comfort. A removable platform aids shorter captains but must be securely latched to prevent inadvertent flipping. The helm seat includes a flip bolster and slides fore and aft. The single-piece windshield incorporates a 7-inch brow to reduce glare and features wipers with integrated freshwater washers; however, defogger vents are absent.

Private Accommodations

Below deck, the cabin offers 3 feet 6 inches of headroom over the berth, with additional sitting space at the foot that can be extended to enlarge the sleeping area. A storage shelf runs along the port side. The head compartment includes a sink with a pull-out sprayer, storage beneath the sink, and a shelf behind the manual flush ceramic toilet. Ventilation is provided by an opening port light. The headroom in the head compartment measures 4 feet 7 inches overhead, translating to 3 feet 2 inches of sitting headroom.

Power and Performance

The Antares 23 measures 27 feet overall with a beam of 9 feet 1 inch and a draft of 2 feet 7 inches. The boat's empty weight is 4,776 pounds, and with 60% fuel, two people aboard, and test equipment, the test weight was approximately 5,887 pounds. Powered by a Mercury 200-horsepower outboard turning a 15 by 15 propeller, the boat achieved a top speed of 35.4 miles per hour at 5,200 RPM. The optimal cruising speed was 18.6 miles per hour at 3,500 RPM, with a fuel burn of 6.8 gallons per hour, resulting in a fuel economy of 2.7 miles per gallon and a range of 182 miles. Increasing speed to 23.7 miles per hour at 4,000 RPM added 5.1 miles per hour at the cost of only one mile in range. Acceleration to planing speed took 4.3 seconds, 20 miles per hour was reached in 6.7 seconds, and 30 miles per hour in 12.3 seconds. The hull design includes a tulip-shaped bow with dual built-in spray rails and full-length running strakes, contributing to water deflection and stability. The boat exhibited an 11-degree roll into turns, maintaining passenger comfort except during aggressive maneuvers. Prop ventilation was noted regardless of trim settings. Calm test conditions limited assessment of chop handling, but a slight lean into the wind at cruise suggested that trim tabs would be a beneficial addition to correct trim and weight distribution.

Conclusion

The Beneteau Antares 23 is a thoughtfully designed compact cruiser that balances comfort, functionality, and performance. Its clever use of space, comfortable cockpit and interior arrangements, and capable powertrain make it a popular choice for those seeking a versatile boat suitable for day cruising and overnight stays. While minor improvements such as trim tabs and secure latching for access panels could enhance the experience, the overall package demonstrates why this model enjoys popularity in both European and North American markets.

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