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Zar Formenti ZAR 79 SL

The Zar Formenti ZAR 79 SL is a RIB with a 7.8 m length overall and a 2.86 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The largest fuel tank400 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 260 to 360 L

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
7.8 m
Beam
2.86 m
Max power
300 hp
Number of engines
1
Max engine weight
480 kg
CE category
C
Persons
14
Dry weight
1,100 kg
Fuel
400 L
Water tank
140 L
Shaft
XL
Model year
2022

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the ZAR 79 SL against BWA Marshall M260 Open Pro · Nuova Jolly Prince 27 · Ranieri International Cayman 26.0 Sport, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicZAR 79 SLBWA Marshall M260 Open ProNuova Jolly Prince 27Ranieri International Cayman 26.0 Sport
Length overall m7.87.87.87.8
Beam m2.863.13.12.8
Max power hp300350300250
Dry weight kg1,1008801,3801,150
Fuel L400360300260

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Technical specifications

Tube diameter58 cm
Airtight chambers6
Inside length7.8 m
Inside width2.2 m
Minimum power130 hp
Recommended power150/250 ch

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)

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