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Greek ZEN Marine Showcasing the Sleek ZEN 40

February 5, 2025February 7, 2025 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Greece Based ZEN Marine Astonishes.

Carlo of the Sea Team walks us through the ZEN 40. A precise, high-quality walkaround in classic Sea Team fashion—clear, professional, and engaging.

The new (2020) Greek shipyard ZEN Marine now has 4 models:

ZX4 (14.60 m)
ZEN 39/40
ZEN 39S/40S
ZEN 39 stern drive

The ZEN 40 sleeps 4 and has a wet room or bathroom where the shower is optional.

ZEN Marine claims that with their RIB you can be at sea in conditions with 4 meter waves or 13ft wave height up to to 8 Beaufort.

I always try to imagine that and tell myself that in these conditions I’d rather work on RIBsONLY.com.

While watching the video I noticed three things:

It might be the camera angle, but the two Honda outboard engines appear to be installed quite close together. This isn’t an issue if you plan to install a joystick, as the engines never counter-rotate. Most likely, this is because of the hull design.
The small fridge doesn’t seem to close easily.
I’d suggest a better solution for the front cleat, as the rope(s) could potentially rub against the tubes.

Our friends at e-ribbing.com have put this model to the test several times and made videos of it, well worth watching!

Carlo’s video was published on The Sea Team YouTube channel.

Proud to share that ORCA Retail is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

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From our Greek Friends … keep Ribbing!

April 19, 2022May 14, 2022 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

E-Ribbing is an international website with significant and timeless themes that focuses exclusively on the rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and anything related to them, such as articles on outboard engines and propellers, equipment and proper boat set-ups, RIB tests and of course trips.

The team at E-Ribbing is made up of highly regarded personalities within the marine field and nautical press from Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal, all of whom are specialized in inflatable boats, outboard engines, and long trips.

Enjoy the many videos of these fascinating Rigid Inflatables Boats (RIBs).

Greek RIB Race Chania 2013

March 3, 2018June 11, 2024 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

I’m always thrilled to see those real RIB races. Chania is a town on the island Kreta.

Superonda 820 RIB Rough Ride in the Aegean Sea

March 12, 2025March 14, 2025 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Greek Built Superonda 820

On Mother’s day in 2017, two brave men set off at the South West edge of Kithnos island in Greece.

They were going upwind against a 6 Beaufort.

They took the challenge in their Superonda 820 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB).

The boat is powered by twin 200 hp 4 cylinder Mercury Verados.

You can get more info about this rib here: RIB Superonda 820 by Boat & Fishing Magazine

In people’s adventures, I often read that they mention only the force of the wind. Most of the time, it is used as a reference.

After some research I wrote an article of the importance of defining the height of the waves as well to describe the context better: Wind, Waves, Swell: Beaufort vs Douglas Sea Scale

This video was published on the Costis Mantzoris YouTube channel.