General specifications - Exclusive Series.

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Designed in accordance with European RCD requirements and CE certification, these regulations ensure that the Antarès Series 9 incorporates the minimum safety requirements  including:

• Safety and protection of persons on board.
• Durability of materials.
• Stability and safety.
• Safety when manoeuvring.
• Fire protection.
• Protection of the environment and reduction of engine emissions.

The single- skinned hull is GRP laminated with a sole reinforcement. A structural inner moulding absorbs the stresses at pressure points and spreads any loads, guaranteeing reduced strain on the hull. The hull is a deep V shape with tighter lines towards the stern and with lateral hydro- stabilising runners. This gives the boat exceptional stability both when moored and at high speeds, simplifies handling and allows for fast planing. 

The hull colour is steel blue as standard.

The deck is of sandwich (polyester/ balsa) construction with a built- in inner moulding bonded to the deck to improve its finish. The foredeck is uncluttered and protected by a flared bow which deflects the bow wave.

The hull/ deck joint is secured by a 250mm anodised aluminium rubbing strake.

The keel is extended by a soft galvanised steel strip which protects the propeller.

• Stainless steel tilting bow fitting.
• Bow roller.
• 2 built- in fairleads.
• 1 x 300mm anodised aluminium mooring cleat forward.
• 2 anodised aluminium mooring cleats aft.
• 2 anodised aluminium spring cleats.
• 1 x 14kg Britany anchor.
• Self- draining anchor locker with clinch fitting.
• 800W electric windlass assisting anchor handling.

This boat is provided with a stainless steel pulpit surrounding the deck as far as the cockpit, easing passage along the sidedecks. The pulpit also has a half- height guardrail. There are also 2 teak handrails on the coachroof.

The wide self- draining cockpit (2. 05m x 2.80m x 0.70m) comprises:

• Labelled plastic deck fillers for water and fuel.
• Non- return valves on the self- bailers.
• Teak coamings to port and starboard with 2 fishing rod holders.
• Wide teak- slatted steps to port and starboard to access deck.
• 2 teak racks for rod storage to each side of cockpit.
• 2 anodised aluminium hawseholes aft of cockpit for mooring lines.
• 2 locking strut- mounted access hatches to aft locker with movable stowage box.
• Access to tiller (single- engine version).
• Hinged access gate to aft deck.
• Gas bottle compartment.
• Manual bilge pump.

Cockpit lighting by a deckhead light set under the wheelhouse canopy.

4 handrails positioned in the cockpit, of which:

• 2 handrails on the wheelhouse uprights.
• 2 handrails on the canopy.
• Flybridge access ladder.
• White lacquered aluminium sliding bay opening.

The transom has a GRP teak- slatted bathing platform with built- in bathing ladder.

The 12V electric circuit comprises:

• 2 x 12V 140 A batteries with charger, allowing improved resource management.
• Battery circuit breakers for increased safety.
• 9- switch fused electrical panel.
• Pre- installed stereo wiring.
• Approved navigation lights.
• 220V shore supply.
• 2 x 220V sockets (1 in cabin, 1 in saloon).
• Radio + CD player with 2 speakers.

This contains various instruments:

• Raymarine D5500 graphic colour depth sounder.
• Log, speedo and water temperature with depth and fish alarms.
• Copper through- hull sensor.
• Raychart 435 GPS chart reader.

The fresh water system is pressurised and water stored in a rigid 100L capacity tank.

2 bilge pumps are provided: 1 manual in the cockpit and 1 electric.

This boat comes in a single engine version. It has a 417L capacity aluminium fuel tank which guarantees increased range.

The engine compartment is foam insulated. By developing a partnership with motorists, Bénéteau’s research department has paid particular attention to noise and vibration reduction so as to provide its customers with even greater comfort.

A fuel gauge and an hour- counter are at the helm station. An added fire safety precaution is the provision of an opening through which an extinguisher can be passed into the engine compartment.

The Series 9 Exclusive also features a bow thruster to facilitate handling.

Maximum cruising speed achieved with the Volvo KAMD43 is approximately 23 knots.

The cherrywood finish and upholstery materials make a pleasing combination whilst the large areas of glass provide the light and ventilation necessary to achieve real comfort when at sea.

This contains:

Openings which provide plenty of light and ventilation:

• - Sliding tinted PMMA side windows with curtains.
• - Glass windscreen forward with curtains.
• - 257mm x 109mm opening ports for helm station ventilation.
• - Door with 2 panels in white lacquered aluminium, tinted PMMA and curtains.
• - Removable carpet.

2 engine access hatches on struts and access hatch to the batteries for easy maintenance.

• Dining area with cushions converting to double berth (1. 25m x 1.90m).
• Adjustable height inlaid table.
• Forward- facing double passenger seat.
• Stowage under seats and benches.
• Storage unit.
• 1 x 220V socket.

Saloon lighting provided by halogen deck head lights.

Items to facilitate navigation:

• Pilot’s seat.
• Built- in instrument panel and high- level console in the deck head.
• Fuel gauge.
• Electric port and starboard windscreen wipers.
• Wood steering wheel with hydraulic steering.
• 12V 9- switch electrical control panel.
• Compass with light.
• Removable carpet.

The electronic controls are set into the instrument panel.

Lighting is provided by deck head lights.

An optional second helm station can also be installed on the fly bridge.

• Built- in GRP sink.
• Tap with hot and cold pressurised water.
• Laminated work surface.
• Butagas 2- burner hob.
• 42L refrigerator.
• Shelves and storage.
• 25L plastic waste bin.
• Vegetable basket.
• Cutlery drawer.
• Bar unit.

• Headroom: 1.80m.
• Marine toilet.
• Wash basin.
• Shower with pressurised cold water.
• Stowage.
• 300mm x 120mm opening port with curtains.
• Toilet paper holder.
• Hooks.
• Mirror.
• Deck head lighting.

This contains:

• Hanging locker with storage.
• Padded cushioning on the storage locker.
• 300mm x 120mm opening port with curtains.
• Halogen deck head lights.

The forward cabin is supplied with:

• Double berth 2m x 1.30m.
• 24 kg density mattress with removable washable cover providing optimal comfort and cleaning facility.
• Hanging locker, under-berth storage lockers and side shelves, making it easy to tidy the boat.
• Removable carpet.
• Deck head inner moulding.
• Seating on starboard side.
• Vinyl lining to hull.
• 1 x 220V socket.

Lighting is provided by:

• 2 opening hull ports (300mm x 120mm) with curtains.
• 330mm x 450mm opening hatch on deck for cabin light and ventilation.
• Adjustable reading light.
• Halogen deck head lights.

• Fly bridge access ladder from the cockpit.
• Teak- slatted bathing platform.
• Fly bridge protection.
• Raychart 435 GPS plotter/ chart reader.
• Raymarine D5500 graphic colour depth sounder.
• 80 kg bow thruster.
• 800W electric windlass.
• 2 opening hull ports.
• Tilting bow fitting.
• Mooring lines.
• 6 fenders.
• 14 kg Britany anchor + 21m chain + 32m warp.
• Radio + CD player with 2 speakers.

The hull colour is now navy blue.

And for comfort :

• 220V power supply.
• 20 Amp battery charger.
• 42L refrigerator.
• 220V sockets in cabin and saloon.

Optional fly bridge helm station.

• Captain Blue teak in cockpit.
• Captain Blue flying bridge bimini.
• Canopy panel/ sun awning.
• Cockpit bench seat.
• Cockpit shower with hot and cold pressurised water.
• 80L rigid holding tank for toilet with sea/ shore pump- out.
• Beaching legs.
• Hull fittings to take beaching legs.
• Orin rope cutter.
• Radar mast holder.

September 2004 (This document is not contractual)