beneteau antares 680 review
Yacht · 21 ft (6 m) · Medulin
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Key specs
- Builder
- beneteau
- Model
- antares 680
- Length
- 21 ft (6 m)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 1
Verdict
The Beneteau Antares 680 is a compact, practical cruiser with good coastal capability, easy handling, and a sensible layout for short trips or weekend use. Its main strengths are usability and versatility; its limits are the small cabin, modest tankage, and 21-foot size, which keep it firmly in the day-boat/small-weeke
Pros
- +Compact hull with proven outboard layout
- +Easy to handle for owner-operators
- +Good cockpit and family-friendly seating for the size
- +6-7 person capacity suits day cruising
- +Single-cabin weekend capability in a small package
Cons
- −Cabin is small for overnight stays
- −Limited water and fuel capacity versus larger cruisers
- −Not ideal for extended offshore passages
- −Performance depends heavily on engine choice and load
- −Interior comfort is basic compared with bigger Antares models
The Antares 680 uses a practical small-cruiser design: about 21 feet long, 8.4 feet wide, with an outboard setup and CE C7/D7 rating for up to 7 people. That makes it a sensible choice for sheltered coastal use, fishing, and day cruising rather than a large offshore family cruiser.
On the water, the hull’s size and outboard configuration should make it straightforward to launch, berth, and maneuver, with handling that favors owner-skippers. Public listings show the model commonly paired with 75 to 115 hp engines, which suggests adequate but not sporty performance; the boat is best viewed as efficient and manageable rather than fast.
Comfort is limited by its compact dimensions, but the single-cabin layout gives enough space for short overnighting or two-person use, and some listings describe berths for two to four. The 2013 boat should appeal to buyers who want a small hard-top cruiser with usable shelter, not a full-scale cabin boat.
Value is strong if the boat is priced as a used compact cruiser: it offers a recognizable brand, simple maintenance with an outboard, and a flexible layout for its length. Buyers should expect modest interior volume and pay close attention to engine condition, electronics, and evidence of regular servicing.
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