The new Antares 9 has a 500hp outboard engine and a range of 130 nautical miles

Beneteau will stage the world premiere of its new Antares 9 at Boot Dusseldorf, which will be held at Messe Dusseldorf from January 18-26. Another collaboration with Sarrazin Design, the two-cabin 27-footer will be on display in Hall 4 along with the likes of the Antares 11 and 12, which have inspired the latest addition to Beneteau’s weekender series.

Based on a hull with a length of 8m (26ft 2in) and beam of 3m (9ft 10in), the new Antares 9 displays an elegant silhouette enhanced by a stainless-steel rub rail and long hull windows. The characteristic arc of the wheelhouse traces a slightly stepped curve and adjoins the long coachroof covering the cockpit, extending the boat’s profile.

The aft cockpit offers three sides of seating, and water access aft and starboard

The modular aft cockpit – covered by an extended coachroof – measures 1.7m by 2.4m and features an L-shaped bench, a forward seat and an optional table. The seating area can be converted into a sunpad. There’s a boarding door in the starboard bulwark, as well as a swim ladder.

The wide side deck to starboard is protected by high handrails and provides comfortable access to the foredeck, which includes integrated sunpads with adjustable backrests, plus the anchor locker.

The bright saloon features dining to port and a long galley to starboard

A wide, sliding glass door allows access to an interior featuring wrap-around windows and a forward skylight to ensure plenty of natural light inside, where lacquered furniture, walnut woodwork and tufted upholstery provide a comfortable ambience.

To port are sliding windows and facing sofas, fore and aft of a foldable dining table. To starboard, the contemporary galley is equipped with an 80-litre refrigerator, a gas stove or electric burners, an optional microwave and plenty of storage. Forward is a sliding side door beside an adjustable bolster helm seat that can pivot and provide a fifth seat for dining.

The owner’s suite forward is one of two double cabins

Forward and downstairs, the owner’s cabin has a skylight and large windows on both sides, a queen-sized berth with a tufted headboard, a large hanging locker and atmospheric lighting. Midships is a full-beam guest cabin with a double berth and windows in the hull, and there’s a shared bathroom with shower to starboard.

The Beneteau Antares 9 has a range of 130 nautical miles with a 500hp outboard engine and 600-litre fuel capacity. Options include a white or Pearl Grey hull colour, an opening soft top or solar panels on the cockpit overhang, a roof rack forward, heating, air-conditioning, a generator and lithium batteries.

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