'Summer breeze', a 2011 Beneteau Antares 6.80 Sports Fisher c/w Suzuki DF115hp. This example has the upgraded u-shaped cockpit seating arrangement, Raymarine GPS/Plotter, 240v Shorepower, Electric windlass, Wheelhouse curtain kit, and the double berth conversion. The cockpit and wheelhouse layouts are great strong points of this boat, as it has been designed and thought out to give each passenger maximum comfort.
2023 updates include:
'Summer breeze', a 2011 Beneteau Antares 6.80 Sports Fisher c/w Suzuki DF115hp. This example has the upgraded u-shaped cockpit seating arrangement, Raymarine GPS/Plotter, 240v Shorepower, Electric windlass, Wheelhouse curtain kit, and the double berth conversion. The cockpit and wheelhouse layouts are great strong points of this boat, as it has been designed and thought out to give each passenger maximum comfort.
2023 updates include:
New Camper canvas in Navy acrylic, with bespoke Bimini enclosure design with side panels and black-out window panels. Installed May 2023. With this new canopy, it is now possible to sleep 5/6 comfortably when the cockpit sun pad is made into a bed
New 2 x 80-watt custom solar panels (160 watts in total) fed into a Victron Solar Control unit - Bluetooth MPPT 75/15. This feeds battery No. 2. You can see on the app on your phone the battery status.
New Victron Mains charger (240v).
New 12v circuitry installed with new isolation switch to feed new 12v system including the following:
Interior ceiling spotlights - on both port and Starboard side run off independent light switches
New cockpit awning light - very bright and will light up the cockpit very well at night
Cockpit 12v USB sockets x 2 and cigarette socket
Interior USB sockets installed; Starboard side left of the seat - 2 x type C sockets, Starboard side left of the table - 2 x normal USB, Helm - 2 x normal USB's, Front cabin starboard side - 2 x normal USB's
Led mood lighting installed on the starboard side underside storage area and underfloor storage area (great at night time to light p those hard-to-see places).
Helm - new horn button and new horns fitted
Helm - new fold-down plastic mug/can drinks holder
A new hatch was installed on the starboard side below the table - this opens up a very large storage space where access to new 12v electrics, but also a large area to store bags, clothes, life jackets, and fishing rods. New 240v double socket fitted.
Galley - new 240v push and pop-up plug tower with integrated USB ports.
New 12v 5kw diesel heater with blower aft which can either blow into the cabin or into the cockpit when the rear sliding doors are open. It gets hot within a couple of minutes. 10-litre tank installed in the lazarette.
240v sockets x 2 installed below first-floor access hatch.
Brand new Outboard motor bracket - will take up to 7hp. 5 settings to adjust the height of the engine in water.
Starboard side dining area - 2 x new stainless steel cup holders installed.
A new 1.5m aerial was installed and wires were pulled ready to fit into the helm for the radio.
Lying Conwy Marina. Viewing by appointment.
Construction
Beneteau Antares 6.80 Fast Fisher, built by Group Beneteau in 2011 to a design by Patrice Sarrazin.
GRP hull, deck, and superstructure
Planing hull
*Hull was sanded down in February 2023 and had 2 coats of International anti foul paint
LOA: 6.48m
LWL: 6.43m
Beam: 2.55m
Draft Min: 0.53m
Draft Max: 0.60m
Airdraft: 2.25m
Displacement: 1,565kg (3,450.8lbs)
Headroom: 2.00m
Fuel capacity: 135.0 Ltr (29.7 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity: 20.0 Ltr (4.4 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Mechanical
Suzuki DF115 115hp petrol outboard engine (2011), direct cooling.
Full engine service history - Serviced last in March 2023 (previously Mayservicing included the full Suzuki service kit with a new water pump kit and impeller change. New spark plugs, and engine and gear box oil change.
Suzuki engine instrumentation
Prop(s): 3 Blade
Suzuki published Fuel Consumption: 2,000 RPM - 4.2 l/h / 3,000 RPM - 9.5 l/h
Cruising speed (approx) 20 Knots
Max speed (approx) 26 Knots
Heating:
12v 5kw diesel heater with blower aft which can either blow into the cabin or into the cockpit when the rear sliding doors are open. Get's hot within a couple of minutes. 10-litre tank installed in the aft lazarette.
Electrical:
12v system with 2 x 12v batteries
240v Shore power
Victron 240v Battery charger
2 x 80-watt solar panels with Bluetooth Victron solar control unit
Equipment
Deck Equipment:
Anchor roller
Anchor, chain, and warp
Electric anchor windlass
Fenders
Mooring warps
U-Shaped cockpit seating including cockpit cushions - converts to double bed with the new awning
Cockpit table c/w infill for sunpad
Rod holders
Boarding ladder
Navigation lights
2nd Windscreen wiper
Outboard motor bracket
Cockpit camper canvas (Sun awning with removable side panels)
Horn
Navigation Equipment:
Compass
Raymarine A50D GPS/Plotter
SX 200 Handheld VHF radio
Safety Equipment:
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Fire extinguishers
Accommodation
4 Berths in 3 zones (wheelhouse and forward), plus a convertible cockpit area
The interior is wonderfully designed - comfortable, stylish, and practical. It is spacious given the size of the boat and has a nice feel with the wooden cabin flooring.
1 burner gas cooker/stove
Coldwater tap (Pumped)
Weaco fridge
Double berth conversion in the wheelhouse (Table converts)
Opening sliding roof hatch in wheelhouse
Wheelhouse curtains
Chemical toilet
Pioneer Radio/CD/USB with stereo speakers
USB charging point
2 x 240v sockets
Interior spotlights
Cup holders
The Antares 680 has an onboard capacity of up to 7 people, the layout of the cockpit and the wheelhouse are this speedboat’s strong points. So much has gone into the design and use of space in an elegant yet practical way. This is one lovely fast fisher that will not disappoint in terms of style, performance, and comfort. Low hours on the engine, a great spec, then this Fast fishing boat is a must to view.
