Further Information
Designed by Sarrazin Design, in collaboration with Beneteau Powerboats, the Antares 8 has a semi-displacement hull with a classic timeless profile. The deck plan offers a large cockpit saloon for 4 people. This can be converted into a sun-lounger as well as a semi-open forward pulpit. Focussing on the pleasure of living on board, the Antares has a slatted natural colour solid wood aft swim platform (on option).
Additional Information
Hull
Composition:
Monolithic laminated polyester
Hull counter moulding completely laminated in polyester
White gel coat
Semi-floating lower hull with extended V bow
Keel allows for beaching (props and propeller guards optional)
Deck
Composition:
Sandwich (Polyester resin - Glass fiber)
Balsa core
Surfaces with diamond-tip type non-slip covering
White gel coat
Part deck counter moulding at forward peak laminated in polyester
White PVC sheer rail guard along the hull-deck join
Navigation lights = 1 all-round light on collapsible samson post
- Bi-colour navigation light
Water draining scuppers on the catwalks (waterproof cockpit fitted with a canvas cover to aft (optional))
MOORING LINES - MOORING
Stainless steel bow fitting
Self-bailing mooring locker with closure hood and clench ring
4 Aluminium cleats (L 250mm / 10’’): 2 forward, 2 aft
SAFETY ON DECK
Stainless steel half open pulpit surrounding the cockpit up to the cockpit steps
2 Stainless steel handrails on wheelhouse uprights
2 Stainless steel handrails on wheelhouse hood
Cockpit
Cockpit dimensions = 2,40 m x 1,85 m / 7’10’’ x 6’1’’
Self-bailing cockpit
1 Large lockable locker in cockpit bottom assisted by 2 gas pistons
Gas box fitted into the wheelhouse starboard side upright
Additional cockpit fittings (see optional extras)
Gunwales in plain solid wood
2 Rod holders
2 Stainless steel fairleads
Fuel deck filler on stern deck
Cockpit gate
Stainless steel swim ladder fixed to stern deck
Lighting from 1 ceiling light
Accommodations
Paragon Beige upholstery (Saloon + Copilot seat + Cabin)
Alpi walnut woodwork
Brown oak laminated floors
WHEELHOUSE
Headroom: 1,98 m / 6’6’’
Wheelhouse with translucent glass windscreen
Blue-tinted opening side windows in PMMA
2 leaf aft window door in translucent PMMA
Electro-polished aluminium frame with lock
2 Electric windscreen wipers
Interior curtains (Windscreen, side windows and aft window door)
STEERING STATION (TO STARBOARD)
Pilot console with space for electronics
6 funtion 12 V electrical panel
Steering compass
Rev counter
Fuel and engine gauge indicator
12 V socket
Valet tray
Steering wheel
Encased side engine control
1 Padded pilot seat mounted on slide rail (translatory adjustable)
Large storage cupboard under pilot seat
Pilot footrests
Lighting from 1 ceiling light
Two seater co-pilot bench to port, facing forward, Corrado Beige upholstery
GALLEY (TO STARBOARD)
Laminated kitchen worktop
Wooden flap to protect worktop
Stainless steel sink
Cold water mixer tap under pressure
Fixed 2 hob cooker
Front-opening 42 L icebox (refrigerator optional extra)
Cutlery drawer
1 Storage cupboard with rubbish bag bracket
SALOON (TO PORT)
Headroom: 1,98 m / 6’6’’
Large saloon (capacity = 4 persons) convertible into double berth (2,17 m x 1,17 m / 7’1’’ x 3’10’’)
Multi-position forward bench seat (Co-pilot / Saloon / Berth)
Large storage compartments under the forward bench seat
Valet tray
Wooden saloon table
Lighting from 1 ceiling light
HEAD (TO PORT)
Headroom: 1,81 m / 5’11’’
Sliding door
Polyester sink
Storage cubbyhole
Shower hose
Mirror
Marine toilet
Rigid holding tank (Capacity = 88 l / 23 US Gal)
Access trapdoor to water heater (optional extra) and to central plumbing
Deck house opening porthole
Lighting from 1 ceiling light
FORWARD CABIN
Headroom: 1,83 m / 6’
Double berth (2,15 m x 1,65 m / 7’1’’ x 5’5’’)
Hanging locker
Storage under berth
Separation from forward cabin with a rail curtain
Storage cubbyholes in hull skin
Deck house sunroof with fitted mosquito net
Lighting by a ceiling light and 2 reading lights
Engine
The transmission is of a shaftline type
4 blade propeller
Cable steering
Engine available = Base TOYOTA (Nanni) T4 200 (200 HP / HP - 147 Kw)
Trapdoor for access to engine compartment in wheelhouse floor
Cover assisted by 2 gas pistons
Engine compartment soundproofing with 40 mm / 1-1/2’’ thick leaded foam
Rotation moulded plastic fuel tank (Capacity = 300 l / 79 US Gal)
Fuel filter fitted with decanter
Sea water filter
Air intakes for engine hold cooling
Electrical
6 funtion 12 V electrical panel
12 V socket
1 12 V 110 Ah battery for engine starting
1 Service battery 12 V 110 Ah
Battery switch
Power distributor
Access to battery compartment through companionway steps
Navigation lights = 1 all-round light on collapsible samson post - Bi-colour navigation light
Lighting from 5 ceiling lights
2 Bilge pumps: 1 Manual pump, 1 Electric pump
1 Electric pump for shower draining