Bahamas-proven Beneteau Antares 9 OB — turnkey offshore cruiser with $25,000+ in upgrades and a triple-axle aluminum trailer included.
Our family got bigger and we need a bigger boat, so this one has to go. We've taken her to the Bahamas four times and I'll share the GPS tracks with you for safe crossings. As an electrical and computer engineer, I personally designed and built out the entire electrical system — it has everything needed to safely navigate and spend extended time offshore without worrying about power.
KEY FEATURES:
- 1,120Ah Li Fe PO4 lithium battery bank with Victron Multiplus 3,000W inverter/charger — paired with a 400W solar panel and dual 50A DC-DC alternator chargers, this system powers the Velair 16,000 BTU variable-speed air conditioner for up to 24 hours without running the engines. The Antares 9 OB's outboard layout means no engine room heat to fight, making efficient climate control genuinely achievable at anchor.
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- Velair 16,000 BTU variable-speed AC with overhead saloon ducting — draws only 800W at full speed, so the lithium bank handles it comfortably overnight. The overhead ducting also cools the saloon with the cabin closed, making the dinette conversion a usable third sleeping space.
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- Triple-axle aluminum trailer included — haul her home tomorrow and tow to any launch ramp. This is a true trailerable offshore cruiser.
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POWER & DRIVE:
Engine: Twin Mercury outboard, 200hp each (400hp total)
Hours: 410
Cruising speed: 26 knots
Max speed: 42 knots
Hydraulic steering rack upgraded in 2025
UPGRADES:
Lithium starter batteries: 2x Redodo Li Fe PO4 (upgraded)
Victron Cerbo-GX with 5-inch display for full system monitoring
Mini microwave added under cooktop
Dometic minifridge control board replaced June 2026
Bow cushions, stern table, stern bed platform, and dinette-to-bed conversion cushions all included
Full coast guard kit and life jackets for 10 included
Full tank of gas at handover
ELECTRONICS:
Garmin GPSMAP 1243 (replaced 2025)
Garmin autopilot installed 2025
Sionyx night vision camera installed 2025
FUEL & RANGE:
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 158 gallons
Fresh water: 42 gallons
LOCATION:
Malabar, FL 32950 — triple-axle aluminum trailer included, ready to tow
