luujo
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Post by luujo on Nov 24, 2020 9:51:17 GMT
Is anybody familiar with Antares 8 boat? My plan was to buy MF795 S2, but now i got offer for Antares 8 but didn’t seen it in live. Will try in coming weeks...
Interior looks similar, probably storage compartments are different etc. Antares has tulip shape hull, so different than MF. Dimensions are similar. MF little bit wider.
Price is similar with same equipment, only Antares is offered with Mercury 250 V8 DTS AMS, and MF with Suzuki 200. Can be also equipped with Mercury but then it would be more expensive.
Any thoughts?
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Post by ihsan on Nov 25, 2020 16:20:41 GMT
Here are my personel opinions
Well, if I were to choose, I would definitely first check if it is possible to lift the engine completely out of water. Mostly I see engines lifted up but the lower end is still inside the water. Probably Antareres 8 may have a disadvantage in this case. The Antares boats that I have seen seem not to have a sliding bench at the stern.
Antares 8 seems to be a little bit longer, but I am not sure how it affects the inside volume and performance.
Antares 8 seems to have more advanced bottom lines. Perhaps it is bubble technology, which is said to contribute to performance.
50 hp is a lot of power difference. How much of it can be converted into useful power to the boat should be answered by an expert. MF 795 is only alllowed upto 200 On the other hand 225 and 250 is used by some in practice. (2021 model serie 2 is upgraded to 250. If I were to choose probably I would go for 225 or 250 not to have any regrets.Than you have the right propeller to choose which seriorusly affects performance.
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luujo
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Post by luujo on Nov 25, 2020 23:38:59 GMT
Both, new MF795 and Antares 8, have 250hp as max engine power. New Antares has also sliding bench, similar to MF.
I think i will go for 250 whichever boat I choose. Mercury V8 250 DTS AMS, or Suzuki 250 V6. Still gathering information for both options.
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Post by Capt’n Ron on Nov 25, 2020 23:51:10 GMT
Hi luujo, I was able to look at the Antares 8 last year at the boat show. I found it to feel smaller and more cramped than the 795. If I were making the decision today I would get the MF 795 S2 with the Merc 250 and put Zipwake on instead of traditional trim tabs.
Good luck.
Cheers, Ron
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luujo
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Post by luujo on Nov 26, 2020 4:50:36 GMT
Thanks Ron. I am also currently closer to MF795 S2 with Mercury 250. Price difference to Antares is around 6000 eur so thats why i am trying to get more details for this boat. I am trying to get MF cheaper by taking maybe Suzuki 250 V6 engine. But not sure that i want that as this Mercury seems superior to Suzuki?
What engine do you have? What are the performances(speed, consumption)?
Zipwake is nice option to have, but I don’t think i will be able to take them now (price wise). But for sure hope to install them later. That should be possible without problems?
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Post by mhorvath1218 on Mar 18, 2021 21:48:33 GMT
Cruising through the forum and came across your post... I was looking at both models last year and ended up with a 2017 NC795. The biggest reason i went Jeanneau was because there is a non-removable platform at the helm of the antares and forces you to step up a few inches and the Jeanneau didnt have that. I’m 6’4” and I hit my head on the roof of the beneteau! So that made my decision easy. But if you’re not quite my height, that shouldnt be a problem. Theres other small differences too. First that comes to mind is the port passenger seat flips back and forth in the nc, but on the antares you have to physically remove the seat back, flip it around, and reinsert it to change the seating position. It just felt poorly designed. Overall, I feel like the beneteau is a chevy and the Jeanneau is a cadillac, if you know what I mean. Just an overall better feel with slightly better touches. I was comparing 2019 and older models though. Things may have changed since.
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Post by westboating on Mar 19, 2021 15:52:58 GMT
I was able to get on the Antares 9, and looked at he 8 from outside. One feature I did not like was the visibility. While the viability is great in the Antares, it is defiantly better in the Jeanneau. The swoosh on the side of the saloon where the Beneteau logo is mounted makes a pretty line from the cabin top to the deck, but you loose a fair amount of visibility from within the saloon. At the helm you cant see your 5 o'clock or 7 o'clock. Additionally, the ceiling above the forward windscreen is too low. I'm dead average on height (plus 0.5") and I am above eye level with the bottom edge of the forward ceiling. If I sit at the helm, it's not a problem. Visibility is what I like about these boats and Jeanneau seems way better.
I did note the 9 has more room in the two cabins than the 895, but I have no idea how that translates to the 795 vs. 8 comparison. I also noted the 9 has a larger helm station door, but has less room down the starboard side. The path along the cabin to the bow is defiantly narrower and not as comfortable going forward.
Good Luck and see you on the water
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simons
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Post by simons on Mar 27, 2021 20:20:20 GMT
hello,
does anyone have a zipwake mounted on MF 795? have you a 300S or 450S model ?
Simon
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Post by Jeff on May 18, 2021 20:46:49 GMT
Dear Friends,
Has anybody tried the Beneteau Antares 8 with a 250hp outboard please? Perhaps you can share some information about maximum speed; cruising speed and respective revs; propeller pitch and dimensions; etc...? I’m considering to install a Yamaha 250hp outboard engine on the Antares 8.
Many thanks
Jeff
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Post by sharky on Jul 23, 2021 15:56:39 GMT
Is anybody familiar with Antares 8 boat? My plan was to buy MF795 S2, but now i got offer for Antares 8 but didn’t seen it in live. Will try in coming weeks... Interior looks similar, probably storage compartments are different etc. Antares has tulip shape hull, so different than MF. Dimensions are similar. MF little bit wider. Price is similar with same equipment, only Antares is offered with Mercury 250 V8 DTS AMS, and MF with Suzuki 200. Can be also equipped with Mercury but then it would be more expensive. Any thoughts? Hi Luujo. Did you buy something? I am same looking for decision what to buy, and I think it will be MF795, new series, yamaha 200. Jeanneau in Croatia is looking more professional what I saw….
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luujo
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Post by luujo on Jul 24, 2021 23:02:11 GMT
Is anybody familiar with Antares 8 boat? My plan was to buy MF795 S2, but now i got offer for Antares 8 but didn’t seen it in live. Will try in coming weeks... Interior looks similar, probably storage compartments are different etc. Antares has tulip shape hull, so different than MF. Dimensions are similar. MF little bit wider. Price is similar with same equipment, only Antares is offered with Mercury 250 V8 DTS AMS, and MF with Suzuki 200. Can be also equipped with Mercury but then it would be more expensive. Any thoughts? Hi Luujo. Did you buy something? I am same looking for decision what to buy, and I think it will be MF795, new series, yamaha 200. Jeanneau in Croatia is looking more professional what I saw…. Hi Sharky, I ordered new MF795 S2 with Suzuki 250. Although very similar boats, i prefer the looks of Merry Fisher more. Also some details, as folding rear bench, storage compartment for cushions, etc, i find more useful. And yes, very satisfied with Jeanneau dealer so far. Professional and helpful.
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neverlander
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Jeanneau Model: MF 795 S2
Yacht Name: NeverLander
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Post by neverlander on Aug 2, 2021 11:20:16 GMT
I have examined both boats (in addition to Quicksilver 755) in detail and ended up getting MF 795 S2. There were 2 main reasons of my choice:
1. I’m 185cm tall and the visibility at helm station was not good enough for me at Antares 8 while standing. A shorter person will not have any problem. The back corners are also have blind spots as the design does not have windows there. MF has great visibility, including back.
2. The cockpit area of MF is wider at Series 2 and folding bench is great for a fishing fan like me.
On the other hand, I find Antares is more sportive design and it has a useful storage at the startboard enterance where as MF does not have. The good thing is MF main storage at cockpit is now split into 2 so you can open the small one easily without need of lifting the bench or table.
The decision becomes easier when you pop in an actual boat and check around.
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