Beneteau Flyer 7 SPACEdeck for sale

The Yachting Address Review — Bénéteau Flyer 7 SPACEdeck

The Flyer 7 SPACEdeck is the Flyer that divides opinions the most — and that is precisely what makes it one of the most interesting dayboats currently available for boaters who truly know what they want.

The people choosing it are not looking for the same boat as SUNdeck buyers. They want to drive, not simply drift at anchor. They want a boat that reacts, carves through turns and makes them instinctively push the throttles again when leaving the anchorage. And on that very specific ground, the Flyer 7 SPACEdeck is one of the sharpest instruments currently available within this price category — a combination of Bénéteau’s Air Step 2 hull and a deck architecture entirely focused on driving sensations.

What truly separates the SPACEdeck from the SUNdeck on a 7-meter boat

The difference between the two is not a matter of size or pricing — both are almost identical on those points. It is a difference in boating philosophy.

The SUNdeck maximizes living space: elevated forward sunpad, cabin underneath and convivial aft cockpit. At anchor, it dominates. Underway, it is comfortable but not especially engaging.

The SPACEdeck removes the elevated sunpad and its entire architecture in favor of a flat, fully walkable foredeck, a central sport bolster and a cockpit organization that places driving at the center of the experience. The open deck allows fluid movement from stern to bow — you move onboard like on a professional boat rather than a floating lounge. And the bolster — that elevated driving seat allowing standing operation with feet firmly braced — creates gestures and sensations the SUNdeck range simply cannot reproduce.

It is not better or worse. It is different — and the right choice depends entirely on how you personally experience boating.

What the Air Step 2 hull genuinely brings on this model

The Air Step 2 hull is the central technical feature of the Flyer 7 SPACEdeck — and it is especially noticeable on this version because the boat is lighter than the SUNdeck (approximately 1,473 kg dry versus 1,735 kg). That reduced weight combined with the stepped hull produces a planing behavior that surprises owners accustomed to traditional dayboats: acceleration is immediate, planing happens very quickly and cruising consumption remains remarkably controlled despite the available 200 hp.

At 22–25 knots, fuel consumption generally remains between 22 and 28 liters per hour — an excellent figure for a 7-meter boat with this level of performance. The 170-liter fuel tank provides a realistic cruising autonomy of five to six hours at cruising speed, perfectly sufficient for 30–50 nautical-mile day programs without constantly thinking about refueling.

A used market that is still very young

This is the point buyers need to understand before searching seriously: the Flyer 7 SPACEdeck is still a very recent model whose used market barely exists yet. Most available listings are either brand-new stock boats or nearly-new examples with very low engine hours. Real depreciation has not appeared yet — the few used units available still trade at roughly 85–90% of new-boat pricing.

This creates two important realities. First, buying used currently offers relatively limited financial advantage over buying new — the price difference does not always justify giving up the manufacturer warranty. Second, within two or three years, when the first 2021–2022 models begin entering the market with 200–300 hours, a much more interesting buying window will emerge.

For buyers wanting this boat immediately, the Bénéteau dealer network regularly offers demonstrator or stock units under negotiable conditions. On such a recent model, this often represents the smartest approach.

The two Flyer 7 SPACEdeck versions

The 6.41-meter version is the entry-level format — more compact, even lighter and trailerable behind a standard vehicle. It targets owners wanting the SPACEdeck philosophy within an ultra-practical format, without permanent marina mooring and with a more accessible budget. New listings generally begin around €38,000 excluding engine.

The 7.20-meter version is the true reference model — more stable, more spacious and realistically capable of carrying nine people without difficulty. This is the version generating the strongest interest among buyers moving up from previous 7-meter boats. Well-equipped new examples generally range between €75,000 and €92,000 with 200 hp engines and common options.

The comparison that really matters

Against the Flyer 7 SUNdeck, the SPACEdeck is lighter, sportier and more engaging behind the helm — but sacrifices the genuinely usable cabin and elevated forward sunpad. Buyers wanting overnight capability or maximum anchorage comfort should still choose the SUNdeck. Buyers prioritizing driving sensations will find the SPACEdeck almost unmatched within this price category.

Against a premium 7-meter RIB such as the Zodiac Medline 7.5 GT, the SPACEdeck offers better onboard habitability, improved protection in cooler weather thanks to its surrounding windshield and the long-term durability of a fiberglass hull. The Medline remains more convivial and modular at anchor — the SPACEdeck feels more convincing during real navigation.

Points to inspect before buying

On the rare used examples currently available, verify the Suzuki DF175 or DF200 APX maintenance history with invoices, inspect the condition and adjustment mechanisms of the bolster seat and verify the proper operation of the electronic controls. The condition of the soft deck or GRP deck surface — depending on version — also deserves attention: scratches and impacts are generally more visible on the flat SPACEdeck foredeck than on the SUNdeck cockpit layout.

Flyer 7 SPACEdeck market prices in 2025–2026

Indicative ranges, May 2026 market. VAT included unless otherwise stated.

Our verdict: the Flyer 7 SPACEdeck is currently the strongest sporty 7-meter dayboat on the French market within its price category. It does not try to please everyone — and that is exactly its strength. For boaters prioritizing driving sensations over maximum lounging comfort, it represents a proposition with virtually no equivalent either within the Bénéteau lineup or among direct competitors. Its used market is still in its infancy, but it will develop quickly as the first owners begin reselling their boats over the coming years — a market informed buyers will have every reason to watch carefully.