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Beneteau Flyer 8

The Flyer 8 is Beneteau’s 8.17 m single-outboard dayboat on a 6.96 m Air Step hull, in two layouts: the open SPACEdeck with a centre console, and the SUNdeck with a sun pad over a small forward cabin, a galley unit and a separate head. The first generation (from autumn 2018, styled by Style & Design) was replaced in September 2022 by the Flyer 8 V2 by Andreani Design on the same hull, with a Pilot Edition from 2023; both are rated CE C and D for 10 people. Beneteau sells it as a hull without engine for one outboard of up to 350 hp (Suzuki, Mercury, Honda or Yamaha pre-rigs in Europe, Mercury only in North America) and does not publish the owner’s manual online: it comes from the dealer, or as a PDF by e-mail from Beneteau. The older and larger Flyer 8.8 (9 m, up to 500 hp) is a different boat and is not covered here.

Manuals & documents

The links go to Beneteau’s own documents — some as archived copies of pages the maker has since taken down. We host no manuals or drawings.

Equipment & its manuals

Standard equipment as the builder’s documents list it. Boats were ordered with options and refitted since — check what is actually aboard.

ItemModelManual / pageNote
Outboard1 × max. 350 HP · XXL 762 mm1,2,3,4All boats 2018–2026, both generations: one outboard of up to 350 hp on an XXL shaft (762 mm / 30″); Beneteau sells the boat as a hull without engine—The pre-rig kit brings the throttle (top-mounted on the console), the engine gauges and the wiring for up to two engine batteries, which are not supplied. Changing to another outboard make later usually means a new control kit and new gauges.
OutboardSuzuki 200–350 HP1,2,3,5,6,7,8Both generations, European lists 2018–2026: Suzuki mechanical keyless or electronic keyless pre-rig for 200–350 hp; Beneteau’s first-generation pages name a 350 hp Suzuki as the reference engine (43 kn peak)—The lists give only the kit and a power range, no engine model, so read the engine plate before ordering parts.
OutboardSuzuki 300 BMDXX · 350 AMDXX · 250 APXX1,2,9,10,11,12Flyer 8 V2: pre-rigs for one 300 hp BMDXX or one 350 hp AMDXX in the lists from July 2023; the European configurator (checked October 2026) offers the 300 BMDXX and the 250 APXX in white as factory engines—These are Beneteau’s labels; it prints no fuller Suzuki model code, and the Flyer e-brochure writes ‘DF300AMD/350BMD’ for the docking joystick, which does not match the lists. Read the engine plate before ordering parts.
OutboardMercury 250 XXL Verado · 300 XXL Verado · 350 XXL V101,2,6,13,3,9,10,11,12Europe: Mercury Verado electronic pre-rig for 225–350 hp in the September 2018 lists, 250–350 hp from the December 2020 list and on the V2; V2 lists from July 2023 add a pre-rig for one 350 hp XXL V10; the European configurator (October 2026) offers the 250 XXL Verado and 300 XXL Verado as factory engines—The configurator writes ‘250 XXL Verado X2 CW’ and ‘300 XXL Verado CW’. Beneteau’s Flyer e-brochure presents Mercury as its second engine partner next to Suzuki.
OutboardMercury 300 XXL V8 · 350 XXL V1014,15,16,17North America, Mercury only: the V2 US lists of July 2024 have a Verado Digital DTS pre-rig for 250–350 hp and a pre-rig for one 350 hp XXL V10; the US configurator (October 2026) offers the 300 XXL V8 and 350 XXL V10 in black or white; the US first-generation page offers a Mercury 300 or 350 Verado—No Suzuki, Honda or Yamaha kit appears in the US lists.
OutboardHonda 200–350 HP1,2,3,6Both generations, European lists 2018–2026: Honda mechanical pre-rig for 200–350 hp; Beneteau names no Honda engine model—
OutboardYamaha 200–350 HP1,2,3,5,6,7Both generations, European lists 2018–2026: Yamaha electronic pre-rig for 200–350 hp on both versions, plus a Yamaha mechanical pre-rig on the SPACEdeck only; Beneteau names no Yamaha engine model—
Steering—1,3,6Standard on all boats: hydraulic steering, make not named; sports steering wheel on the first generation and on the V2 Pilot Edition, a standard wheel on the other V2 boats—Centre console with a fuel gauge and a dashboard with room for a 9″ screen (first generation) or a 12″ screen (V2) and for the rev counter and trim gauge, which come with the pre-rig; pilot and co-pilot bolster seats swivel through 360°.
ChartplotterGarmin ECHOMAP UHD 92sv · UHD2 92sv1,2,18,9,14Flyer 8 V2, Electronic Pack: ECHOMAP UHD 92sv in the September 2022 launch list, ECHOMAP UHD2 92sv with a GT23-TM transducer from the July 2023 list, also in the July 2024 US listsGarmin ECHOMAP UHD / UHD2 Parts & service pageCharts are not included.
ChartplotterGarmin GPSMAP 1223xsv1,2,18,3,5Electronic Upgraded Pack in Europe, with a GT23-TM transducer: on the V2 from the September 2022 launch list to July 2026, and on the first generation in the July 2021 listsGarmin GPSMAP 723 / 923 / 1223 Parts & service pageCharts are not included.
ChartplotterGarmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 122sv14,15Flyer 8 V2, North America: Electronic Upgraded Pack in the July 2024 US lists, with a GT23-TM transducer—
ChartplotterGarmin ECHOMAP 72cv · 92sv · UHD 92sv6,13,3First generation: Electronic Pack with an ECHOMAP 72cv and Upgraded Pack with an ECHOMAP 92sv, each with a GT20 transducer, in the September 2018 list (‘2019’ packs); Electronic Pack with an ECHOMAP UHD 92sv from the December 2020 list, with GT20, from July 2021 with GT23-TMGarmin ECHOMAP UHD / UHD2 Parts & service page
ChartplotterGarmin GPSMAP 8412xsv13First generation: Electronic Upgraded Pack in the December 2020 list, with a GT20 transducerGarmin GPSMAP 8400 / 8600 Parts & service page
Audio systemFusion MS-RA70N · MS-RA2101,2,14,18,9,3,6Sound Pack: MS-RA70N in the lists from September 2018 to July 2023, MS-RA210 from the July 2024 lists (Europe and US); 4 × 50 W speakers on the SPACEdeck, 2 × 50 W on the SUNdeck—
Trim tabsLenco · Zipwake1,2,13,3,6,18,14Options: Lenco electric trim tabs from the December 2020 first-generation list and on every V2; Zipwake automatic trim system on the V2 from the September 2022 launch list—Beneteau names the makes but no models; the September 2018 lists have no trim tabs. Check which system a boat has before ordering parts.
Bow thruster—1,2,6,7Option in every list from 2018 to 2026, both generations; make not named—
Windlass—1,2,18,14,3,6Electric windlass (12 V) with hinged bow roller and safety: a separate option on the first generation (lists 2018–2021); on the V2 part of the Confort trim level from September 2022 and of the US trim package—Not included in the Essential trim level; Beneteau names no make.
Toilet—1,2,14,15,6Option on both generations: marine toilet with an 88 l holding tank in the cockpit locker (with gauge), or a fresh-water electric toilet; makes not named—As standard the SUNdeck head and the SPACEdeck console cabin only have a space for the toilet. The trim package in the July 2024 US lists includes the fresh-water electric toilet with its 88 l tank.
Fridge42 l1,2,15,3,5SPACEdeck: option, in the console cabin; SUNdeck V2: part of the Confort trim level from September 2022 and of the US trim package; SUNdeck first generation: option; make not named—The fridge option brings the battery wiring (two batteries at most, not supplied). The first-generation SUNdeck also offered a 220 V microwave; the V2 SUNdeck list only has a space for one.
Charger—1,2,18,9,19,14,6Option in Europe: 220 V shore-power socket with battery charger (lists 2018–2021 and from July 2024; the September 2022 and July 2023 lists name only a pre-fitting for the charger); US trim package: 110 V socket with a charger pre-fitting; make not named—On a used boat, check whether a charger was actually fitted or only the pre-wiring.
Batteries—1,2,3Standard: battery switch and wiring for up to two engine batteries, which come with the engine pre-rig or the fridge option; Beneteau does not supply the batteries—Battery type and size therefore vary from boat to boat.
Bilge pump—1,2,3,6Standard on both generations: one manual and one electric bilge pump; makes not named—
Water pump—1,2,3Standard: cold-water shower hose in the cockpit (SPACEdeck) or pressurised cold water (SUNdeck) from the 80 l soft tank, which the lists mark as an optional extra; electric deck-wash pump as an option; makes not named—
Remote monitoringSeanapps20,4,21Flyer 8 V2: the September 2022 launch news says the boat is fitted with it, and Beneteau’s help centre says Seanapps has been standard on all new Beneteau models since 2023; not mentioned for the first generation—The equipment lists do not itemise it, so check whether an early V2 has the box. The app shows battery charge, fuel and water levels and a maintenance schedule; the help centre says older boats may be upgradable.
Canopy & T-topT-top · bimini1,2,20,3Options: on the V2 a rigid T-top with white polyester roof and black aluminium frame (part of the Pilot Edition), with cockpit and foredeck sunshades, five rod holders and pilot protection as extras, or a graphite bimini instead; first generation: graphite T-top option—With the T-top the V2 SUNdeck’s air draft is 2.45 m.
Live-bait tank—1,2,3,5Option on both versions and both generations (‘Fishing Pack’ in the 2018–2021 lists): a fishing station in place of the aft bench, with five rod holders, three fish tanks including one live-bait tank on a seawater circuit, a folding bench and stowage underneath—Check the seawater circuit (intake and hoses) at a survey; Beneteau names no makes.
Lights—1,2,3,22Standard on all boats: port and starboard navigation lights and an all-round light on the samson post; blue underwater lights on the V2 Pilot Edition; makes not named—
USB outlet12 V · USB1,2,3Standard: 12 V electrical panel; at the helm a 12 V socket, plus a USB socket in the lists from 2021 on—

Specifications

Length overall8.17 m (26’10″) with options; Beneteau’s range 7.09–8.17 m (23’3″–26’10″), measured without engine · First generation: 7.13–8.10 m in the September 2018 lists, 7.09–8.17 m from December 20201,6,13,3
Hull length6.96 m (22’10″), the same in every list from 2018 to 20261,3,6
Beam2.53 m (8’4″) overall, hull 2.50 m (8’2″); both generations1,3
Draft0.50 m min., 0.90 m max. (1’5″–2’11″); both generations1,3
Air draftV2 SPACEdeck: 1.74 m (5’9″) standard, 2.45 m (8’0″) maximum from the July 2024 list (1.98 m standard in the September 2022 launch list); V2 SUNdeck: 1.88 m (6’2″) standard, 2.45 m (8’0″) with T-top · First generation, July 2021 lists: SPACEdeck 1.91 m standard, 2.55 m maximum; SUNdeck 1.77 m standard, 2.36 m with T-top (September 2018: 1.94 / 2.43 m and 1.80 / 2.36 m)1,2,23,18,3,5,6,7
DisplacementLight displacement (EC) / unladen: V2 SPACEdeck 2282 / 1838 kg (5030 / 4051 lb) from the July 2024 list, 2126 / 1776 kg in the September 2022 launch list; V2 SUNdeck 2409 / 2015 kg (5309 / 4441 lb) from the July 2023 list, 2251 / 1857 kg in September 2022 · First generation, EC / without engine: SPACEdeck 2049 / 1685 kg (September 2018), 2156 / 1776 kg (December 2020 and July 2021); SUNdeck 2129 / 1749 kg (September 2018), 2314 / 1934 kg (July 2021)1,2,23,18,24,9,3,5,13,6,7
Fuel tank340 l (90 US gal), hermetic and ventilated rotomoulded tank at the back of the cockpit locker, filler on the transom; the same in every list from 2018 to 2026 (the archived model page of August 2018 says 350 l, the US Flyer brochure of September 2020 280 l)1,2,14,3,25,26
Water tank80 l (21 US gal) soft tank at the back of the cockpit locker, listed as an optional extra; filler in the port freeboard1,2,3
Holding tank88 l (23 US gal) in the cockpit locker, with gauge, with the optional marine toilet1,2
Maximum speed43 kn peak with a 350 hp Suzuki (first generation, Beneteau’s model pages); 40 kn peak in the V2 launch news, engine not named; Beneteau publishes no cruising speed, consumption or range8,25,20
Engine optionsOne outboard, max. 350 hp, sold without engine. Pre-rigs in Europe: Suzuki (mechanical or electronic keyless), Honda and Yamaha 200–350 hp, Mercury Verado 250–350 hp (225–350 hp in the September 2018 lists); from the July 2023 lists also named pre-rigs for the Suzuki 300 BMDXX and 350 AMDXX and the Mercury 350 XXL V10. European configurator: Mercury 250 XXL Verado and 300 XXL Verado, Suzuki 250 APXX and 300 BMDXX. North America: Mercury only (300 XXL V8, 350 XXL V10)1,2,6,9,10,11,16,14
DriveSingle outboard on an XXL shaft (762 mm / 30″); hydraulic steering; top-mounted throttle on the console, supplied with the pre-rig1,3
BerthsSUNdeck: forward saloon converting to a double berth, max. 1.95 × 1.75 m (V2; 1.88 × 1.90 m on the first generation). SPACEdeck: no berth as standard; children’s bench seat 1.45 × 0.83 m as an option (V2)2,5,1
CabinsSUNdeck: forward cabin, galley unit and separate head under the foredeck; SPACEdeck: small cabin in the console with a space for a toilet2,1
HeadroomSUNdeck: forward cabin 1.31 m, galley 1.67 m, head 1.54 m; SPACEdeck console cabin 1.62 m2,1
CE categoryC (10 people) and D (10 people), both versions and both generations1,2,3,5
DesignerBeneteau Powerboats (hull development); Style & Design (first generation), Andreani Design (V2); Air Step hull: R. L. Jeantet, P. Tableau, M. Tronquez1,3
BuilderBeneteau (SPBI), France1
HullInjection-moulded polyester sandwich with white gelcoat, patented Air Step hull; polyester sandwich deck1
VersionsSPACEdeck (open, centre console) and SUNdeck (sun pad over a cabin with galley and head; ‘Smart Walkaround’ on the V2) · V2: Essential or Confort trim, Standard or Elegance upholstery, stainless or black pulpits, Pilot Edition from 2023 (grey hull, black pulpits, sports wheel, T-top, blue underwater lights); Electronic, Electronic Upgraded and Sound packs, fishing station · First generation: four trims in September 2018 (Nordic Sport, Nordic Elegance, Comfort Sport, Comfort Elegance), from December 2020 one Confort trim with Standard or Elegance upholstery; Electronic, Electronic Upgraded, Sound and Fishing packs1,2,20,22,6,13,3
Years builtFirst generation: from autumn 2018 (lists of 1 September 2018 with ‘2019’ packs, shown at the autumn 2018 boat shows) to 2022 · V2: premiere in September 2022 at Southampton (SPACEdeck) and Genoa (SUNdeck), Pilot Edition from 2023, still in the range with lists of 30 July 202620,27,6,8,22,1

Good to know

  • A Flyer 8 leaves the yard without an engine, so every used boat has its own outboard and controls. Beneteau’s pre-rig kits (Suzuki, Mercury Verado, Honda or Yamaha, 200–350 hp in Europe, Mercury only in North America) bring that make’s throttle and gauges. Check the engine plate against the 350 hp limit and the XXL shaft (762 mm / 30″), and expect a new control kit and gauges if the owner changes to another make.1,14
  • Telling the generations apart: first-generation boats (2018–2022) have a dashboard cut-out for a 9″ screen and a sports steering wheel as standard; the V2 (from September 2022) has a 12″ cut-out, and its equipment lists carry ‘V2’ in the title. Beneteau’s 2022 launch news also names lowered pulpits on the SPACEdeck, the ‘Smart Walkaround’ and sun pads with reclining backs on the SUNdeck, and a rigid T-top. Hull length, fuel tank and the 350 hp limit stay the same.20,3,1
  • Beneteau changed the weights between list revisions: the V2 SPACEdeck’s light displacement is 2126 kg in the September 2022 launch list and 2282 kg from July 2024, the SUNdeck’s 2251 kg and then 2409 kg. Check which list a weight figure, for example for a trailer, comes from; the V2 model pages on beneteau.com still show the 2022 figures.18,24,1,2,4,28
  • The 340 l fuel tank sits at the back of the cockpit locker with its filler on the transom; the 80 l fresh-water soft tank and, if fitted, the 88 l holding tank are in the cockpit locker too. Open it at a survey to check the hoses and fittings.1,2
  • Beneteau does not publish the Flyer 8 owner’s manual online. Ask the selling dealer, or e-mail Beneteau (info@beneteau.fr) for a PDF copy; the help centre also explains where to download brochures and equipment lists.29,30
  • Beneteau’s own outboard advice: rinse the engine with fresh water after every trip, check the propeller for impact damage and fishing line, flush the cooling system with a flushing kit when the boat is out of the water, have the yearly service done to the engine maker’s schedule and winterise at the end of the season (batteries, fuel stabiliser, steering hoses and clamps).31

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Sources

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