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Zodiac Nautic Open 4.2

The Zodiac Nautic Open 4.2 is a RIB with a 4.2 m length overall and a 1.9 m beam.

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
4.2 m
Hull length
3.6 m
Beam
1.9 m
Max power
50 hp
Number of engines
1
Max engine weight
115 kg
CE category
C
Persons
6
Dry weight
270 kg
Fuel
46 L
Deadrise
19 °
Shaft
L
Model year
2026

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Open 4.2 against Bombard Explorer 420 · Grand Marine G420LF (Golden Line G420) · Highfield Boats Classic 420, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicOpen 4.2Bombard Explorer 420Grand Marine G420LF (Golden Line G420)Highfield Boats Classic 420
Length overall m4.24.24.24.21
Beam m1.91.91.982.1
Persons people6768
Max power hp50506060
Dry weight kg270165255204
Fuel L46n/a5540
Deadrise °19191720

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Technical specifications

Inside length2.7 m
Inside width1.1 m
Tube diameter45.5 cm
Airtight chambers3
Maximum load680 kg
Draft0.456 m
Air draft0.968 m
Minimum power15 hp

Usage programmes

FishingFamily / cruising

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