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.
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Specs
| Hull type | deep V stepped (2) |
| Deadrise at transom | 26° |
| Dry weight | 3.200 kg |
| Length | 12.00 m |
| Beam | 3.27 m |
| Tubes diameter | 65 – 35 cm |
| Fuel capacity | 555 – 730 l |
| CE Certification * | B / C |
| Deadrise at bow | 62° |
| Maximum power | 2 x 450 hp |
| Hull material | vinylester |
| Water tank | 200 l |
| Air chambers (material) | 8 (ORCA H/N 1670 dtex) |
| Waste tank | 35 l |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Bed dimensions | 1.95 m x 1.6 m |
| Toilet height | 1.83 m |
| Bed dimensions after cabin | 2 m x 1.5 m |
* B Offshore: includes boats operating offshore with winds to 40 knots and significant seas to 13 feet.
* C Inshore: is for boats operating in coastal waters and large bays and lakes with winds to Force 6, up to 27 knots, and significant seas 7 feet high.
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