The cockpit of your Antarès 710 sets the standard for this type of boat.

The side (with fishing rod holders) and stern coamings are in solid teak with two big hawseholes either side of the transom for the mooring ropes. In the centre of the transom is the famous Antarès fish locker, much appreciated by fishermen, as is the tiller that comes as standard and the rod racks on each side of the hull.

The fuel tank is in the large aft stowage locker and the easy-to-handle hatch gives exceptionally good access to the main mechanical components. The deep, self-bailing anchor well has a large hatch for easy stowage of anchor, warps and chain, which may also be left in position on the solid stainless steel stemhead fitting.

The wheelhouse’s large, fully sliding aft door leads straight from the cockpit to the helmsman’s position. To port, another locker with shelves, to starboard the helmsman’s (fully adjustable) and navigator’s bucket seats.

Under the helmsman’s feet, a big locker for safety equipment storage. Wooden wheel, easy-to-read angled instrument panel and well designed housings above the tinted glass windshield to take the on-board electronics. The sliding side windows provide perfect ventilation in the wheelhouse of your Antarès 710.

In the saloon, well lit by an opening hatch, your Antarès achieves a minor miracle in terms of comfort and fittings. To port, the galley is equipped with a stove, a sink with pressurised fresh water system and a generously proportioned icebox. To starboard, a dinette to seat four which quickly converts into a double berth. And - unusually for a 23-footer - you will find a completely private heads compartment in the bow complete with opening porthole.