Beneteau Antares 13.80 - An Invitation to Cast Off

Motivated Owner selling to build another motor yacht

Not available for transfer to a new owner until 31st October 2015

This 100% UK owner operated, skippered and professionally maintained to the highest standards Beneteau Antares 13.80 benefits from a fantastic specification for her asking price. She is powered by Twin Volvo TAMD75P 480 HP Diesel Engines.

Despite her South of France styling, the Antares 13.80 really has excellent sea keeping holding a very stable vertical attitude and very little tendency to roll. The fine entry bow also means that this hull very rarely ‘slams’.

Her interior is finished throughout in high gloss ‘pear’ veneer, with additional matching overhead lockers and Cherry wood flooring with hard wearing factory fit removable carpets throughout. She sleeps 6 in 3 seperate cabins.

Bow & Stern thrusters, a ‘Yacht Controller’ system, Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning to all cabins with individual controls, Hydraulic Besenzoni Passerelle, 9 KVA Onan Generator and a washing machine are just some of the additions/upgrades that make this Beneteau Antares 13.80 great vaue for money.

The owners attention to detail on this Beneteau Antares 13.80 are second to none and can be seen from the extensive non standard extras which include a new 2.8 Avon Rover Rib, ‘Side Power’ stern thruster with dual controls, shafts extended & rope cutters fitted, Galvanic Isolators fitted to 240 volt Shore Power Supply & Air Conditioning Supply, Coppercoat – 10 year min life antifoul, major improvements have been made to the 12 and 240 volt electrical systems, all lighting upgraded to LED low energy lamps, Deck/Anchor Wash System, Schenker 12 volt water maker, 1200 watt inverter, New Panasonic Multi-Oven, 3kg Washing Machine, new Raymarine Navigation Systems fitted in 2009/10, wide Screen C-Series plotters at the inside helm & fly bridge helm positions (Networked), digital Radar, Fish finder / Depth Module added, digital Yacht AIS Transponder and FLS (Forward Looking Sonar) with Multiplexor, new NKE Gyrographic Autohelm units fitted at both helm positions, upgraded entertainment systems, additional storage, upgraded engine room soundproofing and extensive canvas work,

She also benefits from a 'Yacht Controller' system which provides remote control of thrusters & engines,

She is fully coded & compliant with MCA Cat 2 for 60 miles from safe port for 12 persons. This includes a 12 person life raft, EPIRB, uprated fire spec hoses in the engine compartment, Fire Extinguishers, additional rails and fire proofing/retardant to all soft furnishings.Hwever she shouldn't be compared to 'normal' charter vessels, this Beneteau Antares is in perfect condition.

Complete with €3,500 Euros of 'all over' winter cover, in Sunbrella. Made in two parts for easier fitting & storage.

New:

Wi-Fi ‘Hotspot’ System - Digital Yacht, giving connectivity to shore based Wi-Fi reliably from 10 miles! added spring 2014

Lumishore underwater LED light spring 2014

Fender covers to match the Sunbrella canvass elsewhere spring 2014

Sunbrella towelling covers to fly-bridge helm and navigator’s seats spring 2014

27 Kg Boyut Stainless Steel Anchor & Swivel added spring 2013

Chain Counter with remote control fitted summer 2013

Additional 30 metre anchor chain added autumn 2013

UK Registered for secure transfer of title & fully VAT paid

Comfortable, powerfull and stylish, the Antares 13.80 brings genuine navigation pleasure together with a seaworthy and safe behaviour.

She carries the latest, hi tech innovation in comfort for easy life aboard . Inside, the fabrics, aluminium, woodwork and colors have been choosen and harmonized to match the most prestigious motoryachts standards.

Her two turbocharged engines allows a smooth and pleasant ride and a particularely low fuel consumption at cruising speed (2 x 54 L at 17 knots), while allowing a 30 knots plus max speed at full load.

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