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Beneteau Antares 8 Fishing
Bay Port Yachting Centre
705-245-5644
The Beneteau Antares 8 Fishing is the angling-focused version of the popular Antares 8, featuring a dedicated professional fishing station in place of the aft bench, complete with rod holders, a livewell, three under-deck storage compartments including a fish box, and an optional rear-facing Garmin display for watching the sounder while fishing. The sporty, compact profile and 250 HP outboard deliver a 35-knot top speed, while the cabin retains the same double berth and galley as the cruising version for comfortable overnight stays.
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
Professional Fishing Station: Rod Holders, Cup Holders, Cutting Board, Lure/Hook Storage
Water Circulation Livewell
3 Under-Deck Storage Compartments (including Fish Box)
Shortened Hardtop for Easier Casting
Wide Starboard Walkway with Side Access Gate
Twin Aft Swim Platforms
Modular Salon Seating (converts to lounge when fishing station table installed)
Galley with Fridge, Hob, and Storage
Forward Double Berth
Seanapps Connectivity
Available Options:
12" Garmin MFD Rear-Facing Cockpit Display
Additional Rod Holders
Hull Colour Options
Air Conditioning