Beneteau Antarès 78m2009

GRP constructed motor boat with semi displacement hull profile. Mid mounted engine and hull shape allow for ease of maneuverability at both low and high speeds. Under water profile features a directional skeg from which the propeller shaft protrudes. This is further protected by a cast iron prop guard that extends aft to below the rudder. This will eliminate potential breakdowns from pot ropes.
The underwater areas were copercoated from new,. This has been well maintained by the first and present owners.

Smart white hi-gloss gelcoat topsides with smart navy and silver hull decoration. Hull to deck join covered in a heavy duty nylon fender. Bathing access platform at transom with built in bathing ladder. Self bailing anchor locker with electric windlass and large capacity for chain and warp. Tilting stainless steel bow fitting allows anchor to be permanently mounted and extends the anchor away from the bow to minimise damage during retrieval.Stainless steel bow rail offers protection when forward. The rails extend aft to the cockpit. handily placed stainless steel grab rails as you leave the cockpit and on top of the wheelhouse roof.

Lage self bailing cockpit with large below deck storage areas. The engine housing incorporates a very handy seat with a removable seat cushion and backrest. The saloon table can be used outside and the "picnic" setting is completed by another removable moulding which can be used as a storage box as well as an additional seat with its own cushion. The gunwales are deep so you will feel secure when drifting onyr in a seaway. The gunwales are topped with teak incorporating hand rails, fairleads and rod rests. Opening transom door to bathing platform.

At time of build the vessel came with the additional exterior throttle and trolling valve. These along with the emergency tiller would allow the boat to be driven from the stern. The reality is that here in the Northeast we dont really get the weather for exterior driving and we never use trolling valves. Both these features have been disconnected. A more handy option is the deck wash pump which gets a use everytime she is fishing.

• Copper coated hull
• Deck wash pump
• Electric windlass
• Tilting bow fitting with anchor, chain and warp
• Cockpit seating
• Cockpit table
• Cockpit shower
• Rod holders

Vessel is powered by an economical but super reliable Yanmar 4BY 150 hp inboard diesel. Those familiar with BMW's will know that these units provided excellent power from a relatively light build weight. This engine has been well maintained and has service history up to late 2019. It starts first time every time and will continue to provide many years of reliable service to come. She has done 1510 at time of writing.

Yanmar reduction gearbox driving stainless steel shaft and 4-bladed propeller. Prop protector. Bank of 2x12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. The batteries are recharged via a Dolphin All-In-One shore power smart charge unit. Shore power cable along with inlet and RCD. Cabin sockets. 

• Dolphin battery charger
• Twin battery installation
• Service History

Well equipped boat with everything you would need to have a good weekend or days fishing with the lads. Included in the sale are:

• Plastimo Compass
• Raymarine C70 colour chart plotter/sounder
• Standard Horizon GPS Chart CPS300i
• Standard Horizon Explorer DSC VHF
• VDO compact disc/MP3/Radio player
• Electric bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• Navigation lights
• Warps and Fenders
• Lewmar electric windlass
• Anchor with chain and warp
• Boathook
• Bathing ladder
• Windscreen wipers
• Mid-ship cleats
• Deck wash pump including hose pipe
• Additional Rod holders
• Fire extinguisher
• Flares
• Cockpit cushions

Bright and roomy wheelhouse with excellent headroom and visibility. Toughened glass windscreen with twin windscreen wipers. Perspex side windows with inbuilt sliding sections for ventilation. Perspex rear sliding doors.
Raised helm on starboard side with adjustable pilot and co-pilot seating. Co-pilot seat tilts forward to reveal front of engine, battery charger and battery isolators.
Opposite the helm is the ergonomic galley area which features a grp sink with pressurised fresh water, a 42Lt capacity fridge with ice compartment, a space for a Bistro style single burner hob (not included) and a three shelved storage unit with cutlery storage above.
Forward of the helm is the heads compartment with Jabsco sea toilet. Here you will find the infill board to convert the bow seating area into a large double. There is good storage beneath the seating. The table can be removed and used outside. Large opening roof hatch and smaller foredeck hatch let in lots of light and ventilation. The boat used to have curtains but these have been removed as they were faded and a tad mouldy. The rails and hooks are still in place though should new curtains be desired.

The boat is kept warm and dry thanks to Eberspacher diesel fired hot air heating.

• Cabin heating
• Opening roof hatch
• Twin windscreen wipers
• Berth infill
• Fridge

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.