2023 Beneteau Antares 8 OB – Compact Motoryacht for Sale in UK

Discover the 2023 Beneteau Antares 8 OB, a sleek 27-foot motoryacht designed for versatile recreational boating. With a powerful 250 HP outboard engine, this vessel reaches speeds up to 38 knots, making it perfect for day outings, fishing trips, and family cruising. Located in the United Kingdom, it is available for immediate sale.

This 2023 Beneteau Antares 8 V2 is a well-kept, lightly used example of this popular model. Powered by a Mercury 200hp V6 outboard with just 120 hours on the clock (at the time of writing 22nd April 2026), it has been carefully maintained by its two previous owners and remains in excellent condition throughout. It comes complete with a full aft canopy enclosure in immaculate condition and the original cockpit seating. Flexi-Teak synthetic decking extends through both the cockpit and interior, complemented by a carpeted floor in the forward cabin for added comfort. This boat is available to view by appointment with at Sunseeker Southampton, seven days a week with 24 hours’ prior notice.AccommodationThe Antares 8 V2 comfortably sleeps up to four people across two main berths and a convertible berth. In the forward cabin, there’s a double berth with storage and a privacy door, while the saloon features a dinette that converts into another double berth. The helm is positioned to starboard with a compact galley behind, fitted with a fridge, sink, and hob. The enclosed head compartment includes a marine toilet with a holding tank. Aft, the modular cockpit seating can be arranged around a table or converted into a sunpad, with the full canopy enclosure extending the living space for added comfort.AdditionalMercury 200 hp outboard Synthetic teak decking Swimming ladder Shore power connection Single-burner gas hob Hot and cold water Fridge Garmin chart plotter Garmin VHF Bow thruster Electric windlass Fusion stereo system Sliding aft bench seat Large central lockable storage compartment Port and starboard storage lockers Ceiling lighting Stern fuel deck filler Security door Starboard gangway door Matching saloon and exterior upholstery Synthetic teak flooring throughout the wheelhouse Carpeted forward cabin for added comfort

This compact motoryacht offers exceptional comfort with 4 berths across 2 cabins: a forward cabin and a convertible wheelhouse. The interior features a well-appointed galley, a separate head with an electric toilet, and hot/cold water. The spacious cockpit includes a dining table that doubles as a berth, a sunpad conversion, and a full canopy enclosure for three-season use.

Key Features

• Engine: 250 HP Suzuki or Mercury outboard
• Capacity: Up to 9 persons
• Fuel: 90 US Gal (340 L)
• Water: 26 US Gal (100 L)
• Length: 26'5" (8.06 m)
• Beam: 9'2" (2.8 m)