Beneteau Antares 7 for sale

The Yachting Address Review — Bénéteau Antares 7

The Antares 7 is the boat of unapologetic versatility. At 7.48 meters overall length, it occupies a strategic position within the Bénéteau lineup: large enough to offer a genuinely usable cabin and generous cockpit, yet compact enough to remain manageable, trailerable and affordable to maintain.

It is a size category French boaters know extremely well — and one that has sold consistently for more than twenty years under slightly different names. Understanding those generational differences is the first step before buying.

The Antares 7 generations: do not confuse them

The older generation — Antares 750 HB, 760, 7.60 and 7.80 (1995–2015) — groups together the 7 to 7.60-meter Antares models from the diesel inboard era. These enclosed-wheelhouse boats, powered mainly by Suzuki 150 hp, Honda 150 hp or Yamaha 150 hp outboards on the HB versions, or by rarer Volvo diesel inboards, have navigated virtually every Atlantic and Mediterranean marina in France over the last two decades.

Their architecture is simple and proven: enclosed wheelhouse, forward cabin with V-shaped double berth, aft cockpit with bench seating and swim platform. They are honest boats, without unnecessary sophistication, with universally available parts and maintenance expertise.

On today’s used market, 2002–2012 Antares 750 HB and 760 models generally trade between €25,000 and €55,000 depending on condition, engine hours and model year — a very active segment where genuinely good deals still exist for attentive buyers.

The new Antares 7 OB and 7 OB V2 (since 2018, updated in 2023) represent an architectural evolution while remaining faithful to the spirit of the range. At 7.48 meters overall length and powered by a single outboard up to 200 hp, they benefit from the latest-generation Air Step hull, a brighter redesigned wheelhouse and a revised cockpit with wide starboard side access on the V2 version.

The V2 introduced in 2022–2023 is the most significant evolution — improved boarding through the starboard side gate, redesigned cockpit layout and better helm ergonomics. It is now the benchmark version within the Bénéteau dealer network. Recent examples generally range between €52,000 and €95,000 depending on specification and equipment.

The Fishing version: a real fishing boat or just marketing?

The question deserves an honest answer, because the Antares 7 Fishing is often presented as a radically different proposition even though it shares the exact same hull and overall architecture as the standard version.

What the Fishing version genuinely adds: a convertible rear bench optimized for fishing use, integrated livewell, rod holders, dedicated storage for fishing equipment and, occasionally, optional electric trolling motors. The cockpit layout is reorganized to improve circulation around fishing lines and access to the swim platform.

What the Fishing version is not: a true offshore sportfishing boat. At 7.48 meters, this remains a coastal fishing platform — trolling for bluefin tuna close to shore, coastal trolling or bottom fishing in relatively protected waters. For serious offshore game fishing, larger formats or specialized walkaround fishing boats become necessary.

On the used market, Antares 7 Fishing versions generally resell within the same range as standard versions, sometimes slightly lower — specialized fishing equipment does not universally appeal to every buyer profile. If you are not genuinely interested in fishing, the standard version remains the safer resale choice.

What the Antares 7 OB V2 genuinely brings compared with direct competitors

The French 7 to 7.5-meter wheelhouse market is extremely dense — Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 Série 2, Cap Camarat 7.5 WA and Quicksilver 755 Sundeck all compete directly — and each model brings distinct strengths.

Against the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 Série 2, the Antares 7 OB V2 offers a more enclosed and better-protected wheelhouse in poor weather — its primary advantage for owners navigating Atlantic or Brittany coastlines. The Merry Fisher 695 S2 is slightly longer and marginally more habitable, but its cockpit is less versatile.

Against the Cap Camarat 7.5 WA, the Antares 7 is more comfort- and protection-oriented. The Cap Camarat is more athletic, with wider side decks and slightly sharper offshore behavior in rougher conditions. Choosing between them usually comes down to priorities: protection and shelter versus onboard circulation and sportier handling.

Against the Quicksilver 755 Sundeck, the two boats serve fundamentally different philosophies. The Sundeck is an open dayboat optimized for warm-weather leisure; the Antares 7 is an enclosed-wheelhouse boat designed for boating in virtually all conditions. It is not truly a direct comparison but rather a philosophical choice.

What to inspect before buying used

On older Antares 750 HB and 760 models: the condition of the outboard engine is the primary inspection point — request complete maintenance records and invoices. On the rarer diesel inboard versions, inspect shaft lines and stuffing boxes during haul-out whenever possible. The glazed wheelhouse on older boats may develop water ingress around windshield seals — inspect interior woodwork carefully for humidity traces.

On newer Antares 7 OB and OB V2 versions: inspect wheelhouse seals carefully (a recurring weak point on this model), verify the proper operation of the starboard side boarding gate on V2 versions and inspect upholstery condition, particularly on lighter interior fabrics which can stain quickly when boats are poorly winterized. Complete servicing history for the outboard — usually Suzuki DF150 or DF200 APX engines — is non-negotiable.

Antares 7 market prices in 2025–2026

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

Who is the Antares 7 really for?

This is the boat for owners wanting to navigate throughout the season — from March to November along Atlantic coastlines, or from April to October in the Mediterranean — with the comfort of an enclosed wheelhouse extending the pleasure of boating beyond perfect summer weather.

It is also the boat for coastal anglers wanting the comfort of a true enclosed helm without sacrificing cockpit accessibility.

At 7.48 meters, it remains trailerable with an appropriate towing vehicle — offering real freedom for owners without permanent marina berths. Its single 150 or 200 hp engine setup is simple, economical to maintain and sufficient for approximately 95% of realistic coastal boating programs.

Our verdict

The Antares 7 is one of the most intelligently calibrated enclosed-wheelhouse boats on the French market in this size category. It does not pretend to be the fastest or the most spectacular — it aims to be the most versatile and the most adapted to real-world boating in all conditions throughout the entire season. On that very specific ground, it has consistently delivered for more than twenty years. That is the definition of a genuinely good purchase.

• Overall Length: 7.48 m
• Overall Beam: 2.5 m
• Dry Weight: 1,886 kg
• Air Draft: 2.3 m
• Minimum Draft: 0.5 m / Maximum Draft: 0.8 m
• Fuel Capacity: 170 L
• Freshwater Capacity: 50 L
• Maximum Engine Power: 200 HP
• CE Certification: C8 / D8