BENETEAU Plans Flyer 30 and Antares Lineup for Fort Lauderdale

What is being shown

BENETEAU will return to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 28 to November 1, 2026. The announcement is directly relevant to owners and buyers in the sub-12-metre leisure-boat market.

Sub-12-metre models listed for the display include the 9.22-metre Flyer 30, 8.23-metre Antares 9 and 11.08-metre Antares 11 Fly. The mix shows how builders are concentrating practical features, social space and easier handling into smaller production boats.

The Flyer 30 reaches the final stop of its US roadshow in Fort Lauderdale after earlier appearances on the East Coast. For buyers, seeing several models together makes it easier to compare deck layouts, propulsion choices and the amount of usable space for day boating.

Why it matters to leisure boaters

The show gives buyers access to guided model tours and dealer support within one of the world’s largest marine exhibitions. The event also gives owners a chance to speak with dealers and product specialists about delivery, options, servicing and local support.

Boat shows remain one of the most useful places to compare production boats because buyers can move quickly between competing layouts and brands. Small differences in cockpit access, helm ergonomics and storage often become much clearer in person than they do in brochures.

The under-12-metre sector is especially competitive because owners expect a boat to be easy to handle, economical to run and flexible enough for family days, fishing, watersports or short coastal trips. Builders are therefore putting more attention into modular seating, outboard power and simplified onboard systems.

What buyers should look for

For LBG readers, the practical question is how much usable boating each design delivers for its size and operating cost. A smaller boat that is easy to launch, berth and maintain can often deliver more actual days on the water than a larger, more complex model.

The strongest value in these show announcements is the chance to see current production boats in one place and judge them as real ownership propositions rather than isolated specifications. That direct comparison can make a buying decision much clearer.