Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 vs Beneteau Flyer 9 Spacedeck 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 vs Beneteau Flyer 9 Spacedeck 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Flyer 9 Spacedeck 2022 at 29,1 feet (2022). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 tips the scales at 12 875 lbs — 5 483 lbs more than the Beneteau Flyer 9 Spacedeck 2022 at 7 392 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Beneteau Flyer 9 Spacedeck 2022 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 carries 169 gallons versus 152 gallons in the Beneteau Flyer 9 Spacedeck 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Beneteau Flyer 9 Spacedeck 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Antares 10.80 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Beneteau Flyer 9 Spacedeck 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBeneteau
Makenot available
ModelAntares 10.8
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in. Maximum: 11 ft. 5 in
Beam9.10 ft
Beam - Meters3.48
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches137
Beam - Inches109
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in
Draft [max] - Detail2.11 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detail12,875 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5840
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12875
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]32 ft. 9 in
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet29.1
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail29.10 ft
Length overall - Meters10.8
Length overall - Meters8.87
Length overall - Inches425
Length overall - Inches349
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement7392.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard(2) 285 hp Volvo
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail169 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters639.73
Fuel tank capacity - Liters575.38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal169
Fuel tank capacity - Gal152
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower500 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower500 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity85 gal
Water capacity26
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower