Description

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY WEEKENDER: More innovative and versatile than ever, the Antares 8 boasts a range of new leisure functionalities, so you can enjoy maximum comfort and sail in the style and elegance that is a feature of this iconic range.

A supremely versatile boat, perfect for chilling out with friends or setting off to cruise for a few days.

Agile, powerful and very habitable, the Antares 8 oozes character. The ideal boat for exploring new shores, she is wonderful for taking a break for a few days, confident that you are completely safe.

Exterior Design

The Antares 8 has a new flared-out hull that delivers wonderful driving sensations, while boasting excellent seakeeping. The dynamic V design of the cap clearly announces the boats stunning aesthetic design. Its clever deck plan offers three different possible cockpit seat layouts.

Interior Design

Unique on a boat this size, the Antares 8s habitability sets it apart from other motor cruisers in this category. The wheelhouse is accessed by a large sliding glass door, sheltering a well-equipped modular living space. There is a real double cabin below the wheelhouse at the bow of the boat, with storage and a shower en suite, so you can stay on board for a few days. With walnut stained woodwork, the boat offers a very contemporary atmosphere.

General Equipment

STANDARD EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION

HULL Composition: Sandwich (Polyester resin - Glass fiber - Balsa core), White gel coat, Winching ring on bow, Injection moulded hull

DECK Composition: Sandwich (Polyester resin - Glass fiber - Balsa core), White gel coat
Partial deck counter-mould, 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-colour navigation light

MOORING LINES MOORING: Bow forestay chain plate, Self-bailing mooring locker with hatch cover, Eye bolt to secure mooring, 2 Foredeck cleats in aluminium, 200 mm / 8
2 Cleats amidships in aluminium, 200 mm / 8, 2 Aft cleats in aluminium, 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: 2,20m / 73 - Beam: 1,40m / 47 (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 rotomoulded fuel tank, in the back of cockpit locker, Fuel deck filler on stern deck
Security door Gangway door to starboard, Starboard bath access Swimming ladder

INTERIOR: Saloon 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: 2,00m / 67, 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, 12 V socket
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,  refrigerator (42L) - gas hob

SALOON; Headroom: 1,60m / 53, Inward-facing saloon convertible into a bed (option) (Length = 1,90m / 63 - Beam = 0,92m / 3), Copilot seat with swivelling seat back (navigation / saloon positions), Stowage locker below aft seat, Lighting from 1 ceiling light, Battery master switch under the aft seat HEAD Headroom: 1,50m / 411, 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: 1,15m / 39 // Double berth (Length max = 2,20m / 73 - Beam max = 1,70m / 57) // Storage lockers Lighting from 1 ceiling light

CABIN / STOWAGE: Headroom: 0,45m / 16 // Single berth (2m x 0,7m / 67 x 24)

ELECTRICITY: 6 function 12 V electrical panel, 12 V socket, 2 Bilge pumps: 1 Manual pump - 1 Electronic pump, Battery switch located in compartment under the aft saloon seat, Navigation lights = 1 all-round light on collapsible samson post - Bicolour navigation light, Lighting from 4 ceiling lights

PLUMBING: 100 L / 26 US Gal Rigid water tank, Water pump for pressure building

Optional Extras Included

- Cruising Version: Sliding cockpit bench seat Stowage below port side bench seat
Cruising hull decoration

- Comfort Trim Upgrade: 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 Pack Upgrade: GARMIN 9 Garmin

- Elegance Upholstery Version: Silvertex Sterling + Diamante meteor upholstery - Pilot seat - Interior saloon - Cockpit aft bench seat

- Electric windlass

- Mooring & anchoring kit

- Benchseat back to bay

- Folding side cockpit seat

- Polyester bathing platforms

- Bowthruster

- Cockpit sunpad

-  shower in head

- Complete 220v system with pre rig for charger

- Gas cooker with luxury galley

- 42L fridge

- Additional berths in saloon

- Fresh water toilet with holding tank

- Garmin 215 VHF

- Sliding wheelhouse hatch with blackout curtains

- Cockpit in solid wood

- Copper coat antifouling

- Teak decking

- Full Aft Covers

 

Specifications