Having seen how much Beneteau can do with 26 feet, our expectations for this 42-footer are seriously lofty
While the world’s new boat prices have reached unprecedented heights over the last five years, the Beneteau Group has been working hard to build boats that still provide authentic value for money. The Flyer, Gran Turismo and Swift Trawler lines all look well priced in their respective sectors but in terms of reward for your investment, it’s the catch-all versatility of Beneteau’s Antares line that really hits the mark.
Here, in a fleet that comprises six hull lengths from six to 13m, the emphasis is squarely upon how much your boat can do for you – and the approach it takes to that is consistent throughout the line. It’s about outboard-powered platforms with a variety of external day boating options and generous internal volume. It’s about using that volume to maximum effect courtesy of intelligent convertible layouts; and it’s about delivering all of these things in an easy-to-use family package at an affordable price. It’s no easy task but having seen how much Beneteau can do at around the 26ft mark, our expectations for this new flagship 42-footer are unashamedly lofty. But before we go any further, let’s address the elephant in the room. The Antares 12 feels similar in a lot of ways to
