The 2026 Beneteau Antares 12 is a 42-foot express cruiser built on a fiberglass hull and powered by triple Mercury 300 Verado engines delivering 900 total horsepower. The boat reaches a maximum speed of 39 knots and cruises at 28 knots. It features joystick piloting control, making handling responsive and intuitive across a range of conditions.
The interior layout includes two cabins and two heads, with a main stateroom offering a private head. The salon features panoramic windows and opens to a spacious cockpit with fiberglass tables on the foredeck. An expansive swim platform and aft lounge area provide comfortable entertaining and lounging space both on and off the water.
The boat is equipped with a Seakeeper Gyro 3 stabilization system and Zipwake automatic trim tabs for smooth running. Navigation and electronics include dual Garmin 12-inch displays, a flybridge Garmin display, depth finder, and VHF radio. A bow thruster aids maneuvering in tight spaces. Below deck, a microwave oven and Kenyon electric grill support galley functionality, while a premium Fusion audio system with interior and exterior speakers provides entertainment throughout the boat.
Length
42.00 FT
Beam
12.42 FT
Draft
3.83 FT
Weight
20,081 LBS
Material
Fiberglass
Shape
Modified-V
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Engines
3
Engine Make
Mercury
Engine Model
300XL
Power
3 x NaN HP
Fuel
Gasoline
Cruising Speed
27.81 KTS
Max Speed
39.10 KTS
Range
165.11 NM
Fuel
310 GAL
Water
169 GAL