New Yacht Review: Beneteau Antares 9 S2 - Top Value for Your Investment
Beneteau Antares 9 S2 Redesign Offers Enhanced Comfort and Performance
Among the boats providing exceptional value for money, the Antares line remains a sought-after choice, and the newly revamped Beneteau Antares 9 S2 is a testament to this.
Debuting for 2025, the Antares 9 S2 still boasts seating for ten and sleeping accommodations for four to six individuals, but with several upgrades. Standard features now include a pair of 300-liter fuel tanks for extended range, and a lighter, more rigid hull for improved efficiency and reduced vibration.
The vessel's profile receives a refined look, featuring a single elongated hull window and an extended aft roofline that increases shelter over the cockpit. The roof can be upgraded with either a soft-top and roof rack or solar panels. Notable modifications inside include updated furniture, walnut woodwork, and upholstery similar to the larger Antares 11 and Antares 12 models.
The Antares 9 S2 offers versatile seating arrangements, with the L-shaped bench seating in the modular aft cockpit convertible into a U-shaped booth or sun deck. The port dinette forward can accommodate five individuals or transform into a third double berth. Ease of movement has also been improved, with a side gate featuring an optional swim ladder and a skipper's door for easy access to the starboard side deck.
Down below, the forward owner's cabin is spacious enough for a queen-size bed and a large hanging locker. The guest cabin houses a transverse double berth. The main deck port galley is equipped with an ample 80-liter refrigerator, gas or electric stove, microwave, and abundant storage space.
With a base price of around €160,000 including VAT, the Antares 9 S2 offers a genuinely accessible starting point, although optional extras such as heating, air conditioning, and a lithium-ion battery bank or generator are available. Additional features include the Grey Pearl hull finish, solar panels, an opening sunroof, or a storage rack for water toys, which may push the price closer to €200,000.
However, given the size constraints involved, the recreational potential of this nimble platform is impressive, making it an appealing choice for motorboat enthusiasts.
Beneteau Antares 9 S2 Specifications
Length Overall: 9.29 meters (30 feet 6 inches)Beam: 2.99 meters (9 feet 10 inches)Engines: twin 200-250hp outboardsTop Speed: 38 knotsPrice: from €134,500 ex VATContact:beneteau.com
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- The Beneteau Antares 9 S2, redesigned for 2025, showcases a luxury lifestyle on the water with its design, speed, and accommodations.
- The yacht boasts a flybridge, deck, and hull that have been refined for improved efficiency and extended range, while also offering a modern look.
- Inside, the cabin features updated furniture, walnut woodwork, and ample storage space, evoking a sense of home and garden in the heart of the sea.
- The Antares 9 S2 offers versatile seating arrangements on the deck and comfortable sleeping accommodations below, making it a perfect home-and-garden escape from life ashore.
- With its speed, luxury amenities, and reasonable base price, this yacht is an appealing choice in the motorboat enthusiasts' world, offering an accessible starting point in the luxury yacht market.
