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Weekender (small cabin)

Beneteau Antares 9

The Beneteau Antares 9 is a weekender with a 8.23 m length overall and a 2.99 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The widest for its length2.99 mmore volume and deck space, but more windagerivals: 2.55 to 2.72 m
  • The heaviest of its group4,620 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 2,100 to 2,200 kg
  • The largest fuel tank600 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 261 to 390 L
  • Highest rated (plate) power500 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 350 to 450 hp

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
8.23 m
Beam
2.99 m
Max power
500 hp
Number of engines
2
CE category
C
Persons
10
Dry weight
4,620 kg
Fuel
600 L
Water tank
160 L
Model year
2026

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Antares 9 against Ranieri International 275 SL · Finnmaster T8 · Saxdor 270 GTO, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicAntares 9Ranieri International 275 SLFinnmaster T8Saxdor 270 GTO
Length overall m8.238.28.17.92
Beam m2.992.552.722.6
Max power hp500450350400
Dry weight kg4,6202,1002,200n/a
Fuel L600390261300
Deadrise °n/an/a2121

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