International Spotlight: Beneteau Flyer 8
Launching the Flyer 8 into the waters of its first world premiere, Beneteau continues to expand its new generation of dayboats.
Sporting a sleek and stylishly modern design, the Flyer 8 includes a range of new features that establish its versatility in the market. Focussing on comfort, ergonomics and style, the Flyer 8 was constructed using top-quality materials and fittings, holds stable control at peak speeds of 40 knots, and certified to carry 10 passengers. Whether it be a relaxing holiday, a fishing escape or exciting water sports, this powerful boat suits everyone’s requirements.
“Working with the Andreani Design team, we made the Flyer 8 much more than a boat for having fun at sea. It now stands out as a beautiful, spirited boat,” says Michael Guinet, outboard powerboat manager at Beneteau.
The SUNdeck is perfect for family getaways, with a generous cabin, large berth, separate head and a large Smart Walkaround which provides access to the spacious fore deck and reclining sun pads – a new inclusion the previous generation lacks.
The SPACEdeck is designed with water sports and fishing in mind, and sports a long open deck plan, ensuring freedom of movement and versatility of use. A lowered pulpit gives its adventurers easy access to the sea, while the large anchor well doubles as a diving board. While designed for versatile, practical use, the SPACEdeck still ensures the comfort of its passengers. A lounge with facing seats can be found at the bow and is cleverly designed to transform into a sunbathing area, and the inclusion of rotating backrests allow forward sea view possible while underway. The cabin includes a head, refrigerator, and a small berth perfect for a child.
Modular fittings are featured throughout the Flyer 8, establishing an easy flow through the shared spaces. From the aft bench that converts to a sun-bathing area, to the removeable benches and drivers chairs that turn to create a six-person cockpit lounge, there are clever fittings all throughout the Flyer 8 that aim to make boating a pleasant and joyful experience.
The Flyer 8 SPACEdeck will have its world premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show, running from 16-25 September, while the Salone Nautico in Genoa will be the first to introduce the Flyer 8 SUNdeck. Following these debuts, both versions will be exhibited at Grand Pavois in La Rochelle.
Quick Specs
Beneteau Flyer 8 SUNdeck
| Price | POA |
| Length | 6.8m (22ft 10in) |
| Beam | 2.6m (8ft 4in) |
| Draft | 0.5m – 0.7m (1ft 5in – 2ft 11in) |
| Displacement | 4,961lbs |
| Web | www.beneteau.com/en/flyer/flyer-8-sundeck |
Beneteau Flyer 8 SPACEdeck
| Price | POA |
| Length | 6.8m (22ft 10in) |
| Beam | 2.6m (8ft 4in) |
| Draft | 0.5m – 0.7m (1ft 5in – 2ft 11in) |
| Displacement | 4,687lbs |
| Web | www.beneteau.com/en/flyer/flyer-8-spacedeck |
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