Ultimate BoatingFinnmaster Pilot 8

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Weekender (small cabin)

Finnmaster Pilot 8

The Finnmaster Pilot 8 is a weekender with a 8.4 m length overall and a 3 m beam.

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
8.4 m
Beam
3 m
Max power
400 hp
Number of engines
2
CE category
B
Persons
10
Dry weight
3,000 kg
Fuel
411 L
Water tank
65 L
Deadrise
20 °
Model year
2025

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Pilot 8 against Beneteau Antares 9 · Ranieri International 275 SL · Saxdor 270 GTO, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicPilot 8Beneteau Antares 9Ranieri International 275 SLSaxdor 270 GTO
Length overall m8.48.238.27.92
Beam m32.992.552.6
Max power hp400500450400
Dry weight kg3,0004,6202,100n/a
Fuel L411600390300
Deadrise °20n/an/a21

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Technical specifications

Draft0.55 m
Berths4+2

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingFishingOffshore trips

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