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Zar Formenti ZAR 53

The Zar Formenti ZAR 53 is a RIB with a 5.43 m length overall and a 2.43 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The largest fuel tank130 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 70 to 105 L
  • Highest rated (plate) power140 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 115 hp

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
5.43 m
Beam
2.43 m
Max power
140 hp
Number of engines
1
Max engine weight
214 kg
CE category
C
Persons
10
Dry weight
480 kg
Fuel
130 L
Water tank
60 L
Shaft
L
Model year
2022

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the ZAR 53 against Master 540 Summer · Highfield Boats Ocean Master 540 · Ranieri International Cayman 18 Sport, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicZAR 53Master 540 SummerHighfield Boats Ocean Master 540Ranieri International Cayman 18 Sport
Length overall m5.435.425.45.4
Beam m2.432.322.482.55
Persons people10101210
Max power hp140115115115
Dry weight kg480380494510
Fuel L13070105105

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Technical specifications

Tube diameter52 cm
Airtight chambers6
Inside length5.3 m
Inside width1.9 m
Minimum power70 hp
Recommended power90/115 ch

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)

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