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Greek ZEN Marine Showcasing the Sleek ZEN 40

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:

  1. 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.
  2. The small fridge doesn’t seem to close easily.
  3. 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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ZEN 39S – Twin 425 hp Yamahas

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

When our Greek friends from e-Ribbing got to test one, it had twin Yamahas F300. At that time there were 6 passengers on board, 800 l fuel and 100 l fresh water. The Greek built Rigid Inflatable Boat did 51 knots max. The cruising speed was 35 knots. And the fuel consumption was about 84 l/hour or 2.42 l/nm.

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From our Greek Friends … keep Ribbing!

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).

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