This boat is a very unique form of a RIB. They are very popular in Europe (Italy/France/Greece) as Mega yacht tenders and cruisers due to the comfort and style. This particular one was imported by west coast frogs to California and we purchased it from a man in Sanata Barbara who only used half a tank of gas in 3 years! Many of the european folks on here have probably heard of the brand but I am not sure if there's another in the U.S., now that's one unique head turning RIB.
We have used it on lake Michigan over the summer and have enjoyed it greatly but am looking to move to a fishing boat.
Here are some quick specs on it: (seen in this video at 1:12)
Manufactured in Italy and parts are all italian design and quality.
5.3 meters (17.5 ft)
bimini top
2006 df140 suzuki
orca hypalon
Swim ladder
Stainless steel arch
sun bed at front using filler cushions or can also be a sun "pad" with a wooden table and stainless table pole that goes in between the seat on front of console and sun pad
Heavy duty PVC/acron cover (Very heavy duty and will not rip like canvas covers. All seams are thermowelded on it) To replace this cover it would be in the couple thousands.
Fresh water shower and washdown system with 55 liter tank
130 liter stainless steel fuel tank
Rated for 10 people!
Here is a write up about the company/boat:
It transports 10 persons, it has 130 litres of fuel capacity and 55 litres of water capacity under the walk floor without diminishing the passengers and peaks space. Everything has been planned and built for maximum comfort.
The hull is deep and long as much as the one of many bigger boats, it offers soft sailing on the waves, stable tacking and agility, all qualities that are unique in its category (and in the ones above).
The line elegance and the practical design make ZAR 53 a unique rib boat all over the world. The ZAR 53 is the smallest boat with a category "B" which means waves until 4 meters - amazing!
The Formenti shipyard, created in 1979, has a long tradition of manufacturing rigid inflatable boats, with meticulous craftsmanship. Today the For-Sea range of boats is sold in all major European markets. Company growth and the success of the product are related to the choice of quality, rather than quantity, investments in R & D, the use of choice materials and the advanced technology created in a modern, well-organized production facility.
In 1996 the company's quality system, put in place and perfected over the years, was awarded ISO 9002 certification by the Italian Mercantile Registry.
t is the ZAR of records: (comfortable 8 front running seats, a double double bed, 8 peaks to stow goods and a range of unique combinations seats/sun bathing bed/bed/table. This boat has revolutionised the concept of the rubber dinghies, in only 5.35 meters it withholds all the innovations introduced by "ZAR project". Ideal for the family, that can enjoy wonderful autonomous nautical camping days (and nights); ZAR 53 is excellent for all purposes. It bears high-rank motors (135 HP) and offers remarkable performance, or moderate ones (70 HP) without disadvantages for pleasant sailing.
My family is looking to move to more of a fishing oriented center console boat and having both of them doesn't seem practical so selling this one is something we are considering doing. It has been a great boat and it is quite amazing what the Italians can fit in 5.3 meters. If you have a boat to trade, I may be interested. The boat is located at our house in Suttons Bay and can be seen if desired and close by. I have dealt with cross country shipping before and it is very hassle free and easy to do.
Thank you for looking,
James
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