Beneteau's Antares 42 from BJ Marine is perfectly designed for family cruising. Fast and seaworthy, the boat that from now on replaces the Antares 12 is carefully thought out, combining elegant, sleek lines with surprising interior space. The introduction of the new Antares 42 at the Paris Boat Show is the crown of the complete revival of the range in a sport-fishing style.
A Remarkable Hull
The Antares 42 hull has been designed by the Beneteau powerboat design office, whose know-how is now well-established and has widely proved a tremendous success with boaters.
Some interesting statistics to remember that illustrate this know-how: There are more than 15,500 Antares sailing the seas and oceans, and the Antares 42 will be the forty-ninth Antares model designed by Beneteau.
Designed for cruising, the Antares 42 has an exceptional output, one of the best in its category. There are several advantages obtained by this work on the hull:
Optimisation of the weight/power output and therefore controlled fuel consumption.
Remarkable stability at sea (thanks to an optimised waterline beam, added to which is the effect of the transom being slightly reversed where it attaches to the hull, as well as a 15° V shape aft.
It goes through the water beautifully thanks to a fine entry at the bow and a very ‘tulip’ shape to the hull topsides. This gives effective protection in all sea states.
With propulsion by means of two shaft drive 380 HP Yanmar engines, the Antares 42 can reach a speed of almost 30 knots*.
The Flybridge – The Antares 'DNA'
Successful integration into the boat’s design – The Sarrazin Design designers bring to the Antares 42 its stretched, elegant lines. In this way they are able to create an attractive harmony between the hull and deck lines and where these connect with the flybridge.
The Flybridge brings new aspects to life on board – The flybridge driving position plays a large part in the pleasure experience when at sea on board an Antares. The Beneteau design office team has also looked at this particularly carefully: a comfortable driver’s seat, perfect visibility ahead and astern for manoeuvring, protection for everyone at sea with a perfectly sized windscreen, the positioning of all the navigation electronics, etc.
In addition the Flybridge has a large sunbathing platform, which can be used at sea and when stopped, together with an exterior saloon, whose capacity is one of its other strong points (U-shaped saloon with table). It is a real “terrace with a sea view”.
'XXL' Living Spaces
The interior living spaces have definitely been increased, so that the Antares 42 now has space for living and moving around that could only previously be found on bigger boats. This search to optimise space we can find in a great number of the ideas brought to the Antares 42, such as:
Access to the wheelhouse – This is by means of a triple sliding door, making it easier to move around, and giving an increased feeling of well-being (ventilation, exterior vision).
A remarkable saloon – Remarkable for its size: 6 to 8 persons can be seated around the table – and remarkable for its great luminosity and panoramic sea view. For the evening in harbour a curtain protects against anyone outside looking in
Up to 6 comfortable berths – The Antares 42 has two cabins with heads compartments, one of which is fitted with a separate shower for greater comfort for those on board. The saloon can be converted to give two additional extra berths.
A galley designed for practicality – The L-shaped galley is fitted with generous stowage for optimal life on board.
A double driving position – The Antares 42 is a “sharing” boat - not just to share the pleasure of living on board but also to share navigation. The driving position has a large bench seat that takes two people.
A large bathing platform – The large bathing platform at the stern of the Antares 42 has been well thought out to enjoy swimming. (1.25m x 4m, it accommodates the bathing ladder, a shower, access gate aft, wet locker etc). This bathing platform also provides a very safe access to the boat when in harbour.
* Maximum speed varies according to the load on board.
Principal technical specifications (provisional)
- Design by Sarrazin Design
- Hull designed by Beneteau Powerboats
- Length overall: 13.99 metres (with bathing platform aft)
- Hull length: 12.80 metres
- Hull beam: 4.09 metres
- Maximum draught: 1.10 metres
- Dry weight without engine: Not provided
- Light weight: 9,900 Kg
- Water capacity: 325 Litres
- Fuel capacity: 1,200 Litres
- Engines: max.: 2 x 380hp
- Certification requested: B10/C12/D14
- Recommended retail price exc. VAT at 1 December 2009: €260,000 (2 x 380hp Yanmar)
For more information, contact BJ Marine
