Beneteau deliver a fantastic display at SCIBS
by Beneteau Asia Pacific 2 Jun 12:22 BST
22-25 May 2025
Beneteau delivered a fantastic display at SCIBS 2025 © Beneteau Asia Pacific
This year's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) witnessed a record-breaking display of boats and massive crowds. The beautiful weather and vibrant vibes made things even better.
Date: May 22nd-25th, 2025
Venue: Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, Australia
Models on display
Sailboats: Oceanis 30.1—from Spirit Marine
Outboards: Antares 12, Antares 11, Antares 9 (Asia-Pacific Premiere), Antares 8 Fishing—from Spirit Marine
Inboards: Swift Trawler 41, Gran Turismo 41—from Flagstaff Marine
Beneteau has continued to invest SCIBS with an impressive fleet of 7 models on display, hosting one Asia-Pacific premiere.
APAC'S first Antares 9 debuts at SCIBS 2025
After overcoming several delivery challenges, Spirit Marine successfully delivered the new Antares 9 in under 48 hours, allowing it to make its Asia-Pacific debut at the show, following its premiere in January at Boot Düsseldorf 2025. She attracted the attentions of a great number of audience with her high-quality of life on board, autonomy at sea and a refined design.
The modular aft cockpit is among the most spacious. Her contemporary galley, elegantly integrated into the wheelhouse, is equipped with an 80-litre refrigerator, of a gas stove or electric burners, an optional microwave, and copious storage. The forward owner's cabin, with its queen-sized berth, is spacious and refined. This model also features a guest cabin with a double berth and windows in the hull, as well as a shared head and shower compartment.
Equipped with a 500 HP outboard engine for maximum power, and with large fuel tanks, she boasts an autonomy of 130 nautical miles at cruising speed, to go the distance and for a long time.
Explore the Antares 9
Antares range: full speed ahead!
In addition to the redesigned 2025 Antares 9, we showcased three other Antares models: the flagship Antares 12, the highly popular Antares 11, and the Antares 8, designed specifically for anglers.
The Antares 12 is a game-changer in the outboard family cruiser category, a combination of comfort, spaciousness and versatility to the highest level.
She can accommodate up to eight people for a truly enjoyable overnight stay on board. Powered by twin Mercury Verado V10 400 HP engines, equipped with an integrated joystick, the Antares 12 delivers the power and agility required for an exhilarating experience on the water. She is also available with triple Mercury Verado V8 300 HP engines. A side platform effortlessly lowers, providing convenient access to and from the water.
The Antares 11 has achieved huge market success since her launch. She can be used for multiple boating programmes, making her ideal for a wide range of fun and leisure activities!
The Antares 8 Fishing boasts a sleek sporty design and delivers new features that will be popular with anyone who loves sea activities, particularly fishing.
Explore the Antares 12
Other key models
For sailboats, we showcased the entry-level model from the Oceanis family—the Oceanis 30.1. She is easy to sail but lively to helm and promises new experiences and thrills.
For motor yachts, we exhibited the long-distance passage maker Swift Trawler 41 and the lush Gran Tursimo 41 sports cruiser to the visitors at the show. The GT 41 is a thoroughbred offering top levels of comfort and ample thrills behind the wheel, making her the ideal pleasure boat. The Swift Trawler 41 is available with both Fly and Sedan versions, ample living space, comfortable and practical, offering an on-board capacity of up to 7 passengers.
It was a wonderful wrap for Beneteau at this year's SCIBS. Great gratitude goes to our two esteemed dealers in Australia Flagstaff Marine and Spirit Marine for your fantastic jobs on organizing the displays, as well as to our big Beneteau family and fans in Australia for coming by to visit us and supporting us!