Class 40 #81 Zed4 Open Racing Yacht
Incredible opportunity to own ZED 4, a Class 40 Akilaria RC2 offshore racing sailboat with a recent and extensive refit! This sleek performance sailboat offers excellent value -- especially for a sailor looking at the upcoming ‘Globe 40’ or ‘Global Solo Challenge’ world race events. Suited for offshore racing or for fast passage making and long-distance cruising, this second-generation Class 40 checks all the boxes and is ready for your next offshore adventure!
Class 40Class 40 is a class of monohull sailboats that was established in 2004 to create an accessible category for shorthanded offshore racing. This particular Class 40 Akilaria RC2 #81 Zed4 is a reliable and solid racing boat. Built by MC-TEC and launched in 2009, she was designed by M. Lombard. This Class 40 Akilaria RC2 #81 Zed4 proved her speed and reliability with early success racing around the British Isles and other open-water events.
Upgrades & RefitSince 2018, Zed4 has taken a break from racing to enjoy the cruising and ocean crossing lifestyle, venturing across the Atlantic several times between the U.S. and Europe. Since taking a break from racing, all of the boat’s critical systems have been updated and refit.
Class 40
Class 40 is a class of monohull sailboats that was established in 2004 to create an accessible category for shorthanded offshore racing. This particular Class 40 Akilaria RC2 #81 Zed4 is a reliable and solid racing boat. Built by MC-TEC and launched in 2009, she was designed by M. Lombard. This Class 40 Akilaria RC2 #81 Zed4 proved her speed and reliability with early success racing around the British Isles and other open-water events.
Upgrades & Refit
Updated and refit throughoutFeatures:- Standing rigging refit in 2019
- A carbon Axxon mast and boom (ultrasonic mast check performed in 2019 prior to light use in recent years)
- Custom hull graphics make Zed4 look as aggressive and sporty as she sails.
- Most of the important electronic equipment have a spare in waterproof boxes, i.e. main computer for B&G, auto pilot computer B&G, main computer for internet and communications
- The auto pilots actuators can be switched to be used by the Raymarine computer or B&G in matter of seconds.
- Spare Raymarine wind speed and direction unit
- Two B&G head mast units.
- The rudders were re-skinned in July 2025 and rudder bearings port and starboard sides are new July 2025.
- Zed 4 was also bottom painted in July 2025. H3000computer - New in 2025 with warranty
- Balmar 200 amps alternator and 100 amps alternator. All new 2022.
- New engine 2022
- Sail drive transmission rebuilt in 2024
- Sail drive lower unit rebuilt 2023
- EFOY methanol generator
- New lighting in 2022,
- Three 100-watt solar panels installed in 2023
- A hydro generation system installed in 2020,
- Double alternator system on main engine,
- On-board Water-maker
- Two 110-amp ACM batteries make up the house battery (220amp total) bank
- A third independent battery is dedicated to engine starting , but can be used in service of house power needs as well.
- A 2000-watt inverter (120vac) new 2023
- Extensive foam-filled hull boxes prevent sinking
- A new dodger was implemented in 2022.
- Viking 4-person life raft re-certified July 2025; New in 2021.
- Two AIS systems on board
- New Radar system added in 2023
- Chart Plotter redundancy
- The auto pilots actuators can be switched to be used by the Raymarine computer or B&G in matter of seconds
- Spare Raymarine wind speed and direction unit
- Two B&G head mast units.
- Two independent auto-pilot systems with remote controls
- Two VHF radios on board, ech with independent antenna.
- For long distance communications Zed 4 has Iridium, Satellite Sailor and Starlink.
- New engine control panel upgraded in 2022
- The Solent is lashed to mast, and the protective sleeve is rigged on a halyard
- Three furling drums
- Stays and standing rigging are all in very good condition following refit in 2019
- Donuts in place of blocks
- Safety improvements include custom quick-release main sheet system
- Fresh-water plumbing was installed in 2021
- Fully replumbed Ballast and pump system – 750 Liters of water per side
- Scuppers rebuilt and 2 sets of valves updated in 2021
- Upgraded stainless steel Prop
- Emergency ladder stored in a tube in transom
There are 9 working sails for use on the boat1. Main - Gorgeous black main sail with a main-sail halyard rigged with a 2-to-1 tension
2. Solent
3. Stay sail
4. Storm jib
5. Gennaker
6. Code 0
7. 3 spinnakers with ATN socks
New Bottom Paint 2025- Zed 4 was bottom painted in July 2025.
- The rudders were re-skinned in July 2025 and rudder bearings port and starboard sides are new July 2025.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.