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Zar Formenti ZF-5

The Zar Formenti ZF-5 is a RIB with a 4.5 m length overall and a 2.2 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The widest for its length2.20 mmore volume and deck space, but more windagerivals: 1.93 to 2.11 m
  • The heaviest of its group420 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 238 to 280 kg
  • The largest fuel tank100 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 40 to 60 L
  • Highest rated (plate) power100 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 60 to 80 hp

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
4.5 m
Beam
2.2 m
Max power
100 hp
Number of engines
1
CE category
C
Persons
9
Dry weight
420 kg
Fuel
100 L
Shaft
L

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the ZF-5 against AB Inflatables Alumina 15 ALX · Highfield Boats Classic 460 · 3D Tender Dream 440, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicZF-5AB Inflatables Alumina 15 ALXHighfield Boats Classic 4603D Tender Dream 440
Length overall m4.54.574.594.4
Beam m2.22.062.111.93
Persons people9997
Max power hp100708060
Dry weight kg420274238280
Fuel L100604040

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Technical specifications

Minimum power40 hp

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)

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