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Brief Summary

The Antares 9 is an outboard-powered express cruiser from French boatbuilder Beneteau designed to be a weekender for a couple with family or friends. Twin Mercury outboard power lends peppy performance to the Airstep hull, along with an available package of engine management features. The boat has a large berth that can be made into two singles, and a large crawl-in berth under the command bridge. A side door by the helm aids single-handed operation.

Key Features

• Airstep hull
• Twin 200-hp Mercury FourStroke 3.4L V-6 outboards
• Expansive single-piece windshield
• Helm-station door
• Convertible companion seat in salon dinette
• Master stateroom with dual configuration interior dining booth
• Galley with two-burner stove and refrigerator
• Adjustable cockpit seating to allow engine tilt
• Available teak deck on swim platform, cockpit sole, and side decks

Test Results

RPM	MPH	KNOTS	GPH	MPG	NMPG	STAT. MILE	NM	DBA
600	3.3	2.8	1	3.3	2.8	464	403.1	59
1000	5.4	4.7	2	2.7	2.3	382	331.8	74
1500	7.9	6.8	3.5	2.3	2	325	282.2	69
2000	9	7.8	5.5	1.7	1.4	236	204.8	76
2500	10.4	9	8.1	1.3	1.1	184	160.3	82
3000	18.3	15.9	10.2	1.8	1.6	255	221.9	81
3500	25.4	22	13.8	1.8	1.6	262	227.9	81
4000	30.2	26.3	16.8	1.8	1.6	257	223.6	85
4500	35.3	30.7	21.8	1.6	1.4	232	201.3	87
5000	39.5	34.3	30.3	1.3	1.1	186	162	86
5500	42.2	36.7	35.9	1.2	1	168	145.8	88

View the test results in metric units

Specifications

LENGTH OVERALL	29′ 6” 8.99 m
BEAM	9′ 8” 2.95 m
DRY WEIGHT	9,387 lbs. 4,258 kg
TESTED WEIGHT	11,348 lbs. 5,147 kg
DRAFT	2′ 7” .78 m
DRAFT UP	2′ 11″ 0.90 m
DRAFT DOWN	2′ 0.60 m
AIR DRAFT	9′ 1″ 2.78 m
DEADRISE/TRANSOM	N/A
MAX HEADROOM	N/A
BRIDGE CLEARANCE	9.12′ 2.78 m
FUEL CAPACITY	158.5 gal. 600 L
WATER CAPACITY	42.3 gal. 160 L
TOTAL WEIGHT	11,348 lbs. 5,147 kg

Acceleration Times & Conditions

TIME TO PLANE	3.6 sec.
0 TO 30	8.5 sec.
RATIO	N/A
PROPS	16×17 Enertia Eco
LOAD	2 persons, 3/5 fuel, no water, 50 lbs. of gear
CLIMATE	92 deg., 86 humid.; wind: 10-15 mph; seas: 1

Engine Options

TESTED ENGINE	2 x 200-hp Mercury 200XL 4-stroke