Beneteau Flyer 6 SPACEdeck for sale

The Yachting Address Review — Bénéteau Flyer 6 SPACEdeck

The Flyer 6 SPACEdeck is the Flyer 6 chosen by people who prefer driving rather than sunbathing. It is not the same philosophy as the SUNdeck — and that is precisely what makes it interesting.

Where the SUNdeck maximizes relaxation space at anchor with its large elevated sunpad, the SPACEdeck completely reorganizes the deck layout around driving pleasure. The forward sunpad disappears in favor of an open, fully walkable deck — hence the name SPACEdeck — while the sporty helm station with central bolster becomes the real focal point. This is a boat for owners who enjoy feeling the hull beneath their feet and who believe navigating is just as enjoyable as anchoring.

What the SPACEdeck changes in real-world use

The difference with the SUNdeck becomes obvious the moment you step onboard. The SPACEdeck cockpit feels more open, more accessible from the sides and easier to move around. The central bolster — that adjustable sport seat allowing standing driving — creates a completely different helm sensation compared with the seated driving position of the SUNdeck. Visibility improves, reactions feel more direct and anticipation underway becomes easier.

The flat and fully usable foredeck is the other major difference. It allows easy access to the bow, simple handling of anchor buoys and mooring lines and generally makes the boat behave like something larger and more practical than its actual dimensions suggest. On the SUNdeck, the raised forward sunpad is a relaxation area rather than a circulation space. On the SPACEdeck, the bow remains functional in every situation.

Two generations buyers should understand

The first-generation Flyer 6 SPACEdeck (2012–2020, 6.10 meters) is the original version — more traditional lines, generous cockpit and a single outboard engine up to 150 hp. This remains the most common version on the used market within this category, generally ranging between €22,000 and €38,000 for 2014–2019 examples.

The new-generation Flyer 6 SPACEdeck (since 2021, 5.52–5.96 meters depending on version) is a more compact and lighter architectural redesign, usually powered by the Suzuki 140 hp ATX with electronic controls. This smaller boat is clearly focused on trailerability and freedom of use — it can be launched alone from a ramp, stored easily during winter and maintained with the simplicity of a modern outboard setup. Used 2022–2023 examples are essentially nearly new, generally priced between €36,000 and €42,000.

What buyers should know before purchasing

The Flyer 6 SPACEdeck is a coastal dayboat — like the SUNdeck, its natural environment is calm to moderately protected Mediterranean waters. Its more open layout and lower center of gravity provide slightly better behavior in short chop than the SUNdeck, but it still remains a 6-meter boat: in rougher seas, comfort decreases quickly and caution becomes necessary.

Its target owner is the active boater — someone who wants to move from anchorage to anchorage, explore and genuinely navigate rather than simply float at anchor. Families primarily searching for a floating relaxation platform under the sun will usually prefer the SUNdeck. Buyers seeking driving pleasure within an accessible budget will generally find the SPACEdeck to be the more coherent choice.

The comparison that matters

Against the Flyer 6 SUNdeck, the SPACEdeck feels sportier, more agile and offers better onboard circulation — at the cost of reduced lounging space at anchor. These are not two boats competing against each other: they target different owner profiles. The SUNdeck for convivial leisure boating, the SPACEdeck for active boating.

Against the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 6.5 CC or the Quicksilver 605 Activ, the Flyer 6 SPACEdeck stands out through the clarity of its identity and the perceived quality of Bénéteau’s finishes. Some competitors may feel slightly more seaworthy in difficult conditions, but often with less coherence in their onboard lifestyle proposition.

Points to inspect before buying used

Inspect the condition of the bolster seat and its adjustment mechanisms carefully — on 2014–2018 versions, height-adjustment systems can seize when poorly maintained. Verify complete outboard maintenance history, inspect the condition of the forward deck (particularly sensitive to scratches and impacts on versions without soft deck covering) and check the batteries carefully — often neglected on boats used only during short summer seasons.

Flyer 6 SPACEdeck market prices in 2025–2026

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

Our verdict: the Flyer 6 SPACEdeck is the 6-meter dayboat for owners who understand that navigating is often more enjoyable than simply floating at anchor. Less famous and less widely sold than the SUNdeck, it nevertheless deserves serious consideration from any active boater searching for a manageable, functional and genuinely enjoyable boat to drive within this price range. Its resale may be slightly slower than the SUNdeck — but its purchase price usually reflects that reality as well.