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GORGEOUS, one owner,  beautifully maintained and well-appointed 2023 Beneteau Antares 8 OB for sale, featuring a powerful 225 HP engine. This beautiful vessel has been used for just one season on Lake Michigan and has only 46 hours, reflecting its gentle use by the original owner who is now upgrading to a larger boat.
 
DESIGNED FOR POWERFUL, ELEGANT, AND VERSATILE BOATING ADVENTURES
The new ANTARES 8 promises an unprecedented experience for lovers of nautical pursuits and fishing enthusiasts. Experience innovation and versatility, paired with maximum comfort and the trademark style and elegance synonymous with a brand trusted by avid boaters worldwide. The sleek, stunning, and sporty design of ANTARES 8, combined with an impressive 225-horsepower engine, guarantees you the ultimate recreational boating experience. Choose between our Cruising and Fishing ANTARES 8 models. The ANTARES 8 is designed for passionate and demanding boaters who value performance, modernity, comfort, and safety.
 
 
EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS AND MODULAR: PERFECT FOR FAMILY ADVENTURES
This exceptional vessel handles marvelously in any situation. Whether you’re cruising with family and friends or in search of the big one, you can rest assured that you will do so in comfort, elegance, and total safety. This unique, sleek and elegant leisure craft is loaded with outstanding features to enhance your boating experience. The ANTARES 8 is comfortably spacious, accommodating up to 9 passengers. It boasts a wide Starboard walkway designed to make it easier and safer when you move around the boat. The twin aft platforms for safe boarding doubles as a swim platform and there is a spacious sun pad that you and your family can enjoy.
 
 
DESIGNED FOR COMFORTABLE ONBOARD LIVING – IDEAL FOR FAMILY CRUISES
The ANTARES 8 is packed with exclusive features that make coastal cruising a delightful adventure. This boat will win you over with its elegant design, cozy interiors, top-end fixtures, and fittings. From the sophisticated upholstery to the swiveling captain’s chair, and adjustable co-pilot’s seats, which can be tilted to face either the salon or out to sea, this vessel is cleverly designed and ideal for family cruises. The large, tinted windows provide breathtaking sea views while keeping the interior well-lit and ventilated. The salon is both elegant and practical and the interior fittings on the ANTARES 8 include a galley area with a fridge and a choice of a gas or an electric cooktop.
 
 
 
SAFE AND SEAWORTHY – A PLEASURE TO DRIVE
Designed with fishing trips in mind, everything is perfectly crafted and designed, right down to the smallest detail, starting an open cockpit that makes it easier to move around the boat. The rear bench seat has been replaced by a fishing station that comes with professional-grade rod holders. In addition to the recirculating live well tank, this Fishing version also has three storage compartments under the cockpit sole, one of which can be used as a fish box. Rod holders are fitted into the freeboards, as well as on the roof’s hardtop.
 
POWER AND ELEGANCE: THE ULTIMATE STYLISH RECREATIONAL BOATING EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing quality sailboats and powerboats for over 130 years, we’ve stayed ahead of the game by always putting innovation, performance, seaworthiness, quality, and safety at the heart of our business. The ANTARES 8 perpetuates the signature features of BENETEAU’s long-standing expertise in building innovative, high-performance, family-friendly boats. Choose between our Cruising and Fishing ANTARES 8 models.
 
This Antares 8 OB is ready for your next adventure. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a near-new boat at a fantastic price. Contact us today for more details!
 
 
 
 
This list should give a clear overview of the 2023 Beneteau Antares 8 OB and its impressive range of features and specifications:
 
 
General Specifications:
Model Year: 2023
Make: Beneteau
Model: Antares 8 OB
Engine: 225 HP Outboard
Usage: Gently used for one season
Hours: 46nm
Previous Owner: One
Location: Lake Michigan
Trailer: Yacht Club trailer included
Dimensions:
Length Overall (LOA): Approximately 8.2 meters (27 feet)
Beam: Approximately 2.85 meters (9.4 feet)
Draft: Approximately 0.8 meters (2.6 feet)
Displacement: Around 2,650 kg (5,842 lbs)
Performance:
Maximum Speed: Around 35-40 knots (depending on load and conditions)
Cruising Speed: Approximately 25 knots
Hull and Construction:
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Deep-V
Color Options: Typically available in various colors; specifics should be verified
Deck and Cockpit:
Cockpit Layout: Spacious with comfortable seating and easy access to the water
Cockpit Table: Convertible to a sunbathing area
Bow Pulpit: Stainless steel with anchor roller
Swim Platform: Integrated with ladder
Deck Shower: Freshwater
Interior:
Cabins: 1
Berths: 2-4
Head: 1 (with marine toilet and sink)
Galley: Equipped with stove, sink, and refrigerator
Saloon: Comfortable seating area with table
Storage: Ample storage compartments throughout
Electronics and Navigation:
Garmin Electronics Package: Includes chartplotter, GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio
Compass: Standard
Navigation Lights: LED
Comfort and Convenience:
Air Conditioning/Heating: Depending on configuration
Audio System: Marine stereo with speakers
Windlass: Electric anchor windlass
Safety Features:
Life Jackets: Typically included
Fire Extinguisher: Standard
Bilge Pump: Automatic and manual
Additional Features:
Bimini Top: TBD
Canvas Covers: For cockpit and helm
Fishing Gear: Optional (e.g., rod holders, live well)
Sunpad: Forward deck sunbathing area
Maintenance and Upgrades:
Condition: Excellent, maintained with exceptional care
Recent Upgrades:NA