Racing Sailboat Zed4

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 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

Since 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.