BENETEAU Unveils the Antares 12 Coupe, a Family Boat for All-Season Cruising
The New Antares 12 Coupé: Comfort and Serenity on the Water
Designed in the spirit of the versatile Antares range, the new 12 Coupé is aimed at boaters seeking comfort and serenity, regardless of their destination. It embodies the brand’s familiar DNA while offering an alternative to the Fly model with a sleeker profile, without a flybridge.
A Modular Living Space, Tailored for Sharing
Everything on board is designed for conviviality. The L-shaped cockpit saloon adapts to your needs, while the electric terrace on the starboard side extends the outdoor space and facilitates access to the water, for swimming or water sports. At the front, the sun deck with integrated bench seat is a prime location to fully enjoy stopovers.
The interior makes no compromises on hospitality. The large owner’s cabin has its own bathroom, as does the guest cabin. A third modular space can serve as storage or an extra berth. The wheelhouse saloon, which can be converted, allows up to eight people to stay overnight at anchor. Thanks to these arrangements, the Antares 12 Coupé goes beyond the weekender to become a true coastal or semi-offshore cruising vessel.
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Comfortable Navigation, in All Weather
The deck plan has been optimized to allow for fluid and safe movement between the different spaces. The side decks facilitate access to the front as well as maneuvers in port.
In terms of protection, the long roof is extended by a rigid rear cap that effectively covers the cockpit. As an option, a side closure canvas can be added to reinforce this shelter. For sunny areas, a canvas sunroof integrated into the cap can also be added, providing natural ventilation and light.
The high-performance hull is accompanied by a choice of in-board engines: 2×400 HP or 3×300 HP. The maneuvering joystick simplifies handling, and the Seakeeper option provides enhanced stability both when sailing and at anchor. The Seanapps system, delivered as standard, allows you to remotely monitor the status of the boat, plan maintenance operations, or prepare an outing.
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A Luminous and Refined Design
The Antares 12 Coupé is also distinguished by its wheelhouse bathed in light, thanks to a large electric glass roof installed as standard. The rear bay window disappears to ensure perfect continuity between the interior and exterior. The layout is based on a generous headroom, ample storage, a convivial U-shaped saloon, and a functional kitchen.
Inside and out, the care taken with the materials – matte lacquers, elaborate upholstery, indirect lighting – creates an atmosphere that is both elegant and warm. The silhouette of the boat echoes the codes of the Antares range, with elongated hull glazing and a fluid liston that underlines the lines.
World Premieres to Come
The Antares 12 Coupé will be unveiled in a world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, and then presented to the American public at the Miami International Boat Show 2026. It reinforces BENETEAU’s in-board range as a new reference in the world of all-season family cruisers.
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