2026 Beneteau Antares 8

Beneteau Antares 8

Bay Port Yachting Centre

sales@bayportyc.com

705-245-5644

The Beneteau Antares 8 is a feature-packed 26-foot weekender that punches well above its size. With a 250 HP outboard, a top speed of 35 knots, and the iconic tulip-shaped Antares hull delivering excellent stability in all conditions, the Antares 8 is a capable and spirited cruiser. It accommodates up to 9 passengers, with a double forward berth, convertible salon berth, full galley with fridge and hob, and an optional head. Available in Cruising and Fishing versions.

Bay Port Yachting Centre in Midland is Ontario's exclusive Beneteau dealer.

From Bay Port's docks in Midland, Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands are right outside the harbour. The Antares series — with its enclosed pilothouse, flared hull, and outboard power — is perfectly suited to Georgian Bay's famous mix of sheltered island passages and open water. Explore the Small Craft Route north through Honey Harbour, Parry Sound, Pointe au Baril, and Britt to Killarney. Head east via the Trent-Severn Waterway and the Kawarthas unfold — scenic lakes, historic locks, and charming towns stretching through Peterborough to the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence. Lake Ontario offers coastal cruising from the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County west to Toronto and the Niagara Peninsula. With its extended season capability and comfortable accommodations, the Antares is the ideal platform for exploring Ontario's waterways at your own pace.

Dimensions:

LOA: 26'5" | 8.06 m

Beam: 9'2" | 2.8 m

Draft: 2'0" min / 2'7" max | 0.6 m / 0.8 m

Air Draft: Not Published

Weight: 5,609 lbs | 2,545 kg

Hull Type: Fiberglass Deep-V — Tulip Hull (Antares Flared)

Deadrise Aft: Not Published

Tankage:

Fuel: 90 US gal | 340 L

Water: 26 US gal | 98 L

Holding: Not Published

Engines:

Make: Mercury

Model: Verado 250 HP Outboard

Engine Type: 4-Stroke Outboard

Drive Type: Outboard

Fuel: Gasoline

HP: 250 HP

Hrs: New — N/A

Standard Features:

250 HP Mercury Verado Outboard

Enclosed Pilothouse with Integrated Helm Station

Wide Starboard Walkway with Side Access Gate

Twin Aft Swim Platforms

Forward Bow Sunpad

U-Shaped Aft Cockpit Seating — Converts to Sunpad

Removable Cockpit Table

Roof Rack for Kayak/SUP/Bikes

Modular Salon Seating

Galley with Fridge, Hob, and Storage

Forward Double Berth

Convertible Salon Berth

Seanapps Connectivity

Available Options:

Fishing Version: Fishing Station, Rod Holders, Livewell, Fish Boxes, Rear-Facing Garmin Display

12" Garmin MFD Display

Air Conditioning (Lithium Battery Powered)

Hull Colour Options

Garmin Sonar/Chartplotter Upgrades