Beneteau Flyer Serie 8

Boat Overview

For Sale: 1991 Beneteau Flyer 8 | Twin Volvo Petrol Engines | £44,000+ Mechanical Refit | Brighton Marina

A rare opportunity to acquire a comprehensively refurbished Beneteau Flyer 8, benefitting from an extraordinary programme of mechanical works completed during 2025 at a cost exceeding £44,000.

The Beneteau Flyer 8 has long been admired for combining exhilarating performance with practical day boating and weekend cruising capability. With her spacious cockpit, sociable layout, comfortable cabin accommodation and powerful twin-engine installation, she remains a highly desirable sports cruiser for those looking to enjoy the South Coast and beyond.

What truly sets this example apart, however, is the remarkable investment recently made by her owner.

Extensive Mechanical Rebuild – £44,000+ Invested

During 2025, this vessel underwent a major mechanical refurbishment carried out by a respected local marine engineering company.

The scope of work included:

Both engines removed from the vessel and fully stripped down.

Port Engine:

• New GM Vortec long block
• New Rochester Quadrajet carburettor
• New ignition system
• New risers and manifolds
• Extensive associated replacement components

Starboard Engine:

• New cylinder heads
• New Rochester Quadrajet carburettor
• New ignition system
• New risers and manifolds
• Extensive associated replacement components

Sterndrives

Both sterndrives were:

• Removed
• Fully dismantled
• Rebuilt
• Reassembled with numerous replacement parts

Documentation

Invoices exceeding £44,000 are available for inspection, providing an exceptional level of transparency and confidence for prospective purchasers.

Few sports boats of this age come to market with this level of recent documented investment.

📍 Lying Brighton Marina

📞 Contact Brighton Boat Sales today to arrange a viewing.

It is extremely unusual to find a sports cruiser of this age with such extensive documented mechanical investment.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

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Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to verify these particulars to their own satisfaction and, where appropriate and at their own cost, to instruct a suitably qualified marine surveyor or engineer to carry out a full inspection and report on the vessel’s condition and equipment.

This vessel is offered for sale subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you contact us to confirm the vessel’s availability before making any arrangements to travel for a viewing.

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