{"id":48046,"date":"2026-11-09T23:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T22:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=48046"},"modified":"2026-11-11T16:57:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:57:59","slug":"zulu-37c-high-speed-powerboating-on-the-baltic-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/zulu-37c-high-speed-powerboating-on-the-baltic-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Zulu 37C: High-Speed Powerboating on the Baltic Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z1N8NAnBkUo?si=hpBJDGo03C3lYdfq\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zulu 37C: Stunning Footage of a Swedish Power RIB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Zulu 37C<\/strong> is a Swedish high-performance powerboat designed for speed, precision and offshore handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built by Zulu Marine, this 12.05-metre boat combines a lightweight hull with powerful Mercury Racing outboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its semi wave piercing hull form designed for low impact makes for an exceptional comfortable ride in rough conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its narrow 2.70-metre beam and low-profile design make it stand out from conventional offshore powerboats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hull uses vacuum-infused carbon fibre or glass fibre construction to reduce weight while maintaining strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re interested, youcan choose twin or triple Mercury Racing 400R or 500R engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the configuration, Zulu Marine reports top speeds ranging from 73 to an impressive 95 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Zulu 37C on the Baltic Sea offers an interesting look at a Scandinavian approach to high-speed boating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than focusing on spacious accommodation or family cruising, this Swedish powerboat puts performance, responsive handling and speed at the centre of its design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Editor&#8217;s View<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Swedish-built Zulu 37C, designed by the renowned <strong>naval architect Petter Martens<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/petter-martens-a2069b1a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn profile<\/a>), takes to the seas with a clear purpose: speed and precise handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Scandinavian powerboat isn&#8217;t designed around generous living spaces or relaxed family trips. Instead, it prioritises performance, sharp responses and the driving experience. I hope one day to get my hands on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This amazing video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@zulumarine2792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the<strong> Zulu Marine<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More impressive videos of this brand are <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/zulu-marine\/\">here for you<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related reading:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-is-a-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib\/\">What Is a Rigid Inflatable Boat?<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/how-does-a-rib-work\/\">How Does a RIB Work?<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/best-rib-for-rough-water-what-really-matters\/\">Best RIB for Rough Water: What Really Matters?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Zulu 37C<\/th><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Length overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11.98 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beam overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.70 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Draft<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.80 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dry displacement<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4,180 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,050 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum speed<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">90 kn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Performance speed options<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">50 \/ 60 \/ 90 kn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel consumption<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.0 \/ 2.9 l\/NM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engine option 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2 \u00d7 Mercury 400R V10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engine option 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2 \u00d7 Mercury 500R V8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engine option 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3 \u00d7 Mercury 400R V10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engine option 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3 \u00d7 Mercury 500R V8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zulumarine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/ce-categories-for-ribs-explained\/\">discover what this means<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100.webp\" alt=\"Karel, RIB advocate @ RIBsONLY.com - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-47874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100.webp 100w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100-84x84.webp 84w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Karel, RIB Advocate<\/strong><br>Karel Overlaet is owner, founder, and editor-in-chief of RIBsONLY.com, Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat. A passionate RIB owner himself, he curates the web&#8217;s largest collection of RIB news and videos. What started as a passion project has grown into a knowledge hub with lots of news and 50+ in-depth guides for beginners and experts alike. He also created <a href=\"https:\/\/ribmanufacturerlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RIBManufacturerList<\/a>, a unique global directory of all active RIB brands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@zulumarine2792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zulu 37C: Stunning Footage of a Swedish Power RIB The Zulu 37C is a Swedish high-performance powerboat designed for speed, precision and offshore handling. Built by Zulu Marine, this 12.05-metre boat combines a lightweight hull with powerful Mercury Racing outboards. 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