Flyer 8 SUNdeck : Authentic Sporting Fun

Conditions Boat Test :  Top speed on test : 44;8 Knots - Fuel Consumption : at 20 knots 38.6 L/H

Though the engaging showroom sparkle of BENETEAU’s current Flyer line may imply otherwise, the Flyer has been around in one form or another since the 1980s.

It’s a name woven deep into the Beneteau narrative, but it wasn’t until 2013, on the 30th anniversary of the product line, that it was treated to the simplified, user-friendly structure we see today. In terms of the current fleet, that structure now involves four hull sizes from 5.5m to 8.8m in length.

Each is available as either a Spacedeck or a Sundeck variant – the former optimised for the mixed recreation of family day boaters with open deck space from bow to stern; and the latter incorporating a raised, cushion-lined bow deck with dedicated weekending accommodation underneath.

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