2012 Beneteau Antares 8.80
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Hull
- Glass Reinforced Plastic hull
- Year
- 2012
- Berths
- 4
- Cabins
- 2
- Engine
- Yamaha 300hp (Outdrives)
- Category
- Used power boat for sale
- Headroom
- 1.88m
- Location
- Falmouth, United Kingdom
- Hull Beam
- 2,98 m / 9’9’’
- Max speed
- 30 knots
- Make/model
- Beneteau Antares 8.80
- CE Category
- C - 10 persons
- Hull Length
- 7,98 m / 26’2’’
- Engine hours
- 139
- Price comment
- Tax Paid
- Cruising speed
- 25 knots
- Length overall
- 30'0"
- Length Over All
- 8,91 m / 29’3’’
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- Fuel tank capacity
- 400 L
- Fresh water capacity
- 100 L
- Holding tank capacity
- 80 L
- Lowrance HDS7M Plotter
- ICOM M411 VHF
- Steering Compass
- Bi Colour Navigation Light
- Electric Lewmar Anchor and chain
- Remote anchor switch on instrument panel
- Vertical Electrical Windlass
- Windlass remote control
- Stainless Steel Bow fitting with roller
- Self-bailing mooring locker with hatch cover
- Foredeck Sun Pad Cushions and Covers
- Stainless steel half open pulpit rail
- Stainless Steel Handrails
- Electric Windscreen Wipers X 2
- Electric Windscreen Washers
- Warps and Fenders
- Large lockable locker in cockpit floor
- Cold water cockpit shower
- Automatic Bilge pumps X 2
- Manual Bilge pump
- Cockpit covers
- Cockpit cushions
- Small Dinghy
- Fire extinguishers
- Life Belt
- Bow Thruster
- Stern Thruster
- Stainless Steel Propeller
- Hydraulic Steering
- Engine Precision Helm Instrument
- 6 function 12V electrical panel
- 2 x 12V Batteries
- Battery Isolator
- 22V Shore Power
- 25ah Battery Charger
- Electric pump for shower draining
- Spare battery for Bow Thruster
- Hot and cold pressurised water
- 25 L Water Heater on 220V Circuit
- 'Air Step Technology' hull
- White Pilothouse and Superstructure
- Blue Cove line
- Floating lower hull with extended V bow
- Extended Swim platforms with slatted solid natural wood
- Self draining cockpit
- Corrado Beige Upholstery
- Alpi Mahogany Joinery
- Brown Oak Laminated Soles
- Interior curtains
- Double bed (Owners Cabin)
- Hull port opening to port side
- Panoramic windows
- Deck house sunroof with fitted mosquito net
- Black out blind
- Shelves and small hanging locker
- Stowage under berth
- Double bed (Aft Cabin)
- Cubby hole lockers
- Rear 3 panel sliding doors (Wheelhouse)
- Large tinted side opening windows
- Two Sliding roof top panels
- One piece translucent glass windscreen
- Black anodised aluminium frame and lock
- Pilot Console with electronics, instrumentation and fuel indicator
- Adjustable swivelling bolster function Helm seat
- PVC Diamante Taupe Upholstery (Helm seat)
- De luxe steering wheel
- Pilot footrests
- U shaped seating area with wooden table (Saloon)
- Laminated worktop (Galley)
- Wooden flap to protect worktop
- Stainless steel sink
- Mixer tap
- Twin gas hob burner
- 12V 43 L Fridge
- Storage cupboard
- Cutlery drawer
- Jabsco Marine WC
- Moulded polyester sink
- Taps
- Shower hose
- Mirror
- Storage cupboards
- Opening port light
- Wide walk-around side decks with stainless guardrails
- Gunwales in solid wood
- Water draining scuppers on the catwalks
- Sliding cockpit door to saloon
- PVC Woven Beige Upholstery (Cockpit)
- Spacious aft cockpit with folding bench seating
- Natural Solid Wood Table
- PVC Woven Beige Forward Sun Mattress
- Synthetic cockpit sole
- 2 extended bathing platforms slatted in natural wood
- Stainless steel bathing ladder
- Rod holders X 2
Description
An opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented Beneteau Antares 8.80, combining refined comfort with proven offshore capability. Designed with both cruising families and serious boaters in mind, this model offers a balance of practicality, safety, and performance in a sub-9 metre platform.Reasons to love her:Effortless VersatilityEqually suited to relaxed family cruising, fishing trips, or weekend escapes—few boats in this class offer such a well-rounded experience.Confidence at SeaA proven, sea-kindly hull paired with a secure walkaround layout inspires confidence in a wide range of conditions.All-Weather ComfortThe enclosed wheelhouse, excellent visibility, and optional heating make her ideal for extended use throughout the UK boating season.Smart Use of SpaceTwo separate cabins, a convertible saloon, and a proper heads compartment deliver genuine overnight capability in a sub-9m cruiser.Seamless Indoor–Outdoor LivingSliding doors and an open cockpit create a natural flow between social spaces—perfect for entertaining or family time.Ease of HandlingResponsive Yamaha 300HP engine and features like a Bow and Stern thruster make close-quarters manoeuvring straightforward, even for short-handed crews.This particular example has been meticulously maintained presenting in excellent condition throughout.Her highly sought after deep water pontoon berth may also be available. For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Sam at Ancasta Falmouth on 01326 211007 / falmouth@ancasta.comBroker commentsA standout example of the ever-popular Antares 8.80, combining confident performance with exceptional practicality. Her safe walkaround design, bright wheelhouse, and genuine four-berth accommodation make her one of the most capable and versatile cruisers in her class.Well maintained, she is ready for immediate useNAVIGATION AIDSLowrance HDS7M PlotterICOM M411 VHFSteering CompassBi Colour Navigation LightGROUND TACKLEElectric Lewmar Anchor and chain with additional remote switch on instrument panelVertical Electrical Windlass plus remote control Stainless Steel Bow fitting with rollerSelf -bailing mooring locker with hatch coverGENERAL EQUIPMENTForedeck Sun Pad Cushions and CoversStainless steel half open pulpit railStainless Steel HandrailsElectric Windscreen Wipers X 2Electric Windscreen WashersWarps and FendersLarge lockable locker in cockpit floor of aft cockpit assisted by two gas strutsCold water cockpit showerAutomatic Bilge pumps X 2Manual Bilge pumpCockpit coversCockpit cushionsA small Dinghy which fits in the hatch under the cockpitSAFETY EQUIPMENTPlease note: All safety equipment is sold as seen with no guarantees or warranties. Ancasta International Boat Sales recommend all safety equipment is tested and/or inspected by a qualified technician and its suitability for intended use evaluated.Fire extinguishersLife BeltYAMAHA 300HP OUTBOARD ENGINEBow Thruster & Stern ThrusterStainless Steel PropellerHydraulic Steering Engine Precision Helm Instrument Cruising speed: 25 knotsMax speed:30 knotsLast serviced: May 2025Engine hours: 139TANKAGEFuel tank capacity : 400 LFresh water capacity : 100 L Holding tank capacity: 80 LELECTRICS6 function 12V electrical panel2 x 12V BatteriesBattery Isolator 22V Shore Power25ah Battery ChargerElectric pump for shower drainingSpare battery for Bow ThrusterWATER SYSTEMHot and cold pressurised water25 L Water Heater on 220V CircuitBENETEAU ANTARES 8.80 - BUILT BY BENETEAU YACHTS IN FRANCE IN 2012 DESIGN: Sarrazin DesignCONSTRUCTIONWhite GRP hull 'Air Step Technology' which creates a cushion of air under hull when on the plane White Pilothouse and SuperstructureBlue Cove lineFloating lower hull with extended V bowExtended Swim platforms with slatted solid natural woodSelf draining cockpitLast out the water: May 25Last Antifouled: May 25Last valeted: January 26All servicing, anti fouling and valeting are booked for May 26.Length Over All: 8,91 m / 29’3’’Hull Length: 7,98 m / 26’2’’Hull Beam: 2,98 m / 9’9’’CE Category: C - 10 persons*All figures are approximate
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