Beneteau Antares 7.80 for sale (2015) in Southampton, United Kingdom

This Beneteau Antares 7.80 Cruiser is a very versatile boat that was built in 2015 & comes with a good specification. Fitted with a great Suzuki DF 150 four stroke lean burn outboard engine, which has less than 220 hours use, it provides a fast, smooth & very efficient ride. She is well equipped with Lowrance HD7HDI colour plotter, Suzuki Digital Instrument / Information as well as an electric anchor windlass. She has a good size comfortable cabin with a double bed & her saloon is bright & comfortable with opening sunroof & a dinette that converts a second double berth at night. She also has a separate toilet compartment with sea toilet & a small galley with sink & tap as well as an electric fridge. This Antares 7.80 has a very spacious cockpit with ample cushioned seating around a table that converts to a large sun pad and a full canvass enclosure that was new in 2024. This boat is a superb all rounder and makes a great day boat for all the family, excellent fishing boat or comfortable overnighter. She is currently lying Southampton & available for viewings through Aspire.

Main Specifications

Stock Number : ABS 2516

Year of Build : 2015

LOA : 7.80 m

Beam : 2.78m

Draft : 0.75m

Engine : 1 x Suzuki DF-150 – 4 Stroke Lean Burn Outboard

Engine Hours : Aprox 220 hrs

Fuel Tank Capacity : 200 ltrs

Fresh Water Capacity : 100 ltrs

No of Berths : 4

Plotter : Lowrance HDS7 – Colour Plotter

Stereo : Fusion Stereo with Lowrance Sonic Hub Server

Fish Finder : Lowrance – Viewed on Plotter

Log / Speed : Viewed on Plotter

Main Features

COCKPIT

Self-bailing cockpit

U Shaped Seating with Waterproof Fabric Cushions set around removable table

Table Lowers to convert to large Sun Pad using additional Cushion

1 Large central lazarette locker

Gunwales in plain solid wood

2 Rod holders

2 Stainless steel fairleads

Fuel deck filler on stern deck

Stainless steel swim ladder fixed to stern deck

Exterior Cockpit light

Extended bathing platforms slatted with solid natural wood

INTERIOR

Interior cushions Corrado Beige

Woodwork in Brown Oak

Overlay Carpets

Warm Air Diesel Heater ( Needs Recommissioning )

WHEELHOUSE

Headroom: 2,02m / 6’8’’

Wheelhouse with translucent glass windscreen

PMMA grey tinted side opening windows

3 leaf Patio Door giving access to Cockpit

Anodized aluminium frame with lock

2 Electric windscreen wipers

SALOON

Headroom: 2,02m / 6’8’’

U-shaped saloon convertible to double berth

Cloth cushions and backrests in Corrado Beige

Table in Brown oak

Storage lockers under side seating

Internal Cabin Lighting

STEERING STATION (TO STARBOARD)

Pilot console

Steering compass

Suzuki Digital Engine Gauge

Fuel gauge

12V socket

Luxe steering wheel

Wheel Button

Encased side engine control

Adjustable, swivelling Bolster function driver's seat, PVC  Taupe upholstery

Pilot footrests

Ceiling light

Hydraulic steering

ELECTRONICS

Lowrance HD7S – Colour Plotter / Fish Finder

Echosounder

Fusion Stereo with Lowrance Sonic Hub

GALLEY (TO STARBOARD)

Kitchen with polyester sink with tap

Pressured cold water

Front-opening 42L Fridge

HEADS

Separate Compartment with Headroom: 1,50m / 4’11’’

Sea Toilet

Deck house opening porthole and Ceiling light

FORWARD CABIN

Double berth - Length = 2,20m / 7’3’’- Beam = 1,20m / 3’11’’

Storage cupboard & Ceiling Light

ELECTRICITY

6 function 12V electrical panel

12V socket

2 Bilge pumps: 1 Manual pump - 1 Electric pump

LED Navigation lights

Lighting from 4 ceiling lights

2 x 110 AH Batteries

220v Electrical System with Shore Power Connection

Battery Charger

PLUMBING

Flexible water tank – 100 Ltrs

Water pump for pressure building

MECHANICAL

Suzuki DF150 – 150 HP Four Stroke Lean Burn Outboard – Approx 220 Hrs

200 Ltr Under Floor Fuel Tank

Stainless Steel Suzuki Prop

ADDITIONAL

Lewmar electric Windlass 700W

Anchor Chain & Warp

Sliding Wheelhouse Sunroof

Opening Deck Hatch in Forward Cabin

Opening Side Windows in Saloon

S/S open Pulpit Surround

Asymmetric Side Decks

2 x S/S Handrails on Wheelhouse Uprights

2 x S/S handrails on Wheelhouse Roof

Fenders & Warps

CONSTRUCTION 

Monolithic laminate (Polyester resin - Glass fibre)

Hull counter moulding completely laminated in polyester

Semi-floating hull with accentuated V-shaped bow - stability and high performance in choppy seas

Brokers Comments

This great Beneteau Antares 7.80 was built in 2015, is presented in very good condition & offers truly versatile boating. She has a whole host of extras to make life on-board pleasurable. These include a Lowrance Colour Plotter & Fish Finder, electric windlass, Cabin Heating (needs re-commissioning) & digital engine instrumentation. These extras are in addition to an already well designed & equipped boat that can sleep 4 in her cabin & saloon, has a sink & Fridge & a toilet compartment with sea toilet. She also has a surprisingly large cockpit that can easily accommodate 4 stations when fishing or upto 6 adults when cruising. U shaped seating with comfy waterproof cushions is set around the removable table enabling dining al-fresco when at anchor or in port. On a sunny day, this seating can be converted into a large sun pad for soaking up the rays. This particular Antares 7.80 is fitted with a Suzuki DF 150 lean burn outboard engine that has had less than 220 hours use and was serviced in 2024 and has done very very few hours since. This engine is not only smooth & quick, but is also surprisingly fuel efficient.

This Beneteau Antares 7.80 is in good condition and is a must for viewing for anyone looking for a well equipped & versatile boat that offers great year round boating with a bit of luxury and comfort thrown in. Whether you want a boat for days out fishing with friends, or you want to go cruising in comfort & stay on-board, this Antares 7.80 offers amazing value & stylish looks whilst still being a very capable boat. She is currently lying in Southampton and is available for viewings through Aspire Boat Sales.