ZAR 61 Classic

Classic

Design and Comfort

The ZAR 61 Classic is renowned for its spacious layout. It features:

Comfortable bow and stern seating areas
Convertible sunbathing platforms
Large storage compartments
Ergonomic helm console
Dining area with removable table

Despite its compact size, the boat offers exceptional deck space, making it ideal for family trips and entertaining guests.

Performance

The deep-V hull delivers:

Smooth navigation in rough water
Excellent stability
Fast acceleration
Efficient fuel consumption
High cruising comfort

With engines up to 180 hp, the ZAR 61 Classic can exceed 45 knots, depending on engine configuration and load.

Advantages

Premium Italian design
High-quality construction materials
Spacious deck for its size
Safe and stable handling
Ideal for cruising, diving, fishing, and water sports
Easy to transport and store

Conclusion

The ZAR Formenti 61 Classic is one of the most versatile RIBs in its class. It combines performance, comfort, and durability, making it an excellent choice for boaters seeking a reliable, stylish, and practical vessel for leisure and adventure on the water.

Specifications

Specification ZAR 61 Classic

Overall length 6.07 m / 19'11"
Overall beam 2.54 m / 8'4"
Usable interior length 6.00 m / 19'8"
Interior width 1.99 m / 6'6"
Width between tubes 1.49 m / 4'11"
Tube diameter 53 cm / 20.9"
Air chambers 6
Dry weight ~750 kg / 1,653 lb
Maximum passengers 12
CE category C – Coastal
Minimum engine 115 hp
Recommended engine 130–180 hp
Maximum engine 180 hp
Maximum engine weight 400 kg / 882 lb
Fuel tank ~200 L / 52.8 US gal
Engine shaft Long (L)
Hull Fiberglass/GRP deep-V
Self-draining Yes

Standard Equipment

The standard ZAR 61 Classic includes:

Two-person fiberglass steering console
Integrated two-person forward console seat
Storage compartment under the forward console seat
Hydraulic steering
Stainless-steel steering wheel/helm hardware and handrail
Windshield
Internal console storage compartment with two doors
Anatomically shaped cushion and backrest for the forward console seat
Two-person anatomical driver's seat, designed to allow semi-seated driving
Folding stainless-steel/wood boarding ladder
4 stainless-steel cleats
5 stainless-steel grab handles
4 rubber grab handles
2 stainless-steel bow handrails
Stainless-steel bow anchor roller with stainless-steel shield
7-kg stainless-steel anchor
Gas struts for the bow and stern storage lockers
Bow cushions
Stern cushions
Stern headrest cushion
Padded stern backrest that also serves as an extension to the aft sun bed
3 padded bow headrest cushions
Approximately 200-L fuel tank, installed to CE requirements
Repair kit
Inflation pump
Pressure gauge
Paddles/oars
Closed-cell polyurethane foam throughout the cushions

Options

Factory options

The current ZAR factory list includes a fairly extensive range of options:

Comfort & cruising

Bow sun-bed extension
Complete bow table
Electric refrigerator, 12/24 V
Freshwater shower system with pump/pressure system and forward tank
Nautical camping tent
3-arch Bimini/sun canopy
Telescopic aft sun canopy for the roll bar
Forward extension for the telescopic canopy
Side canopy for the telescopic system

Anchoring & deck equipment

Electric anchor windlass, including motor, cable/rope, chain and dual controls at the console and anchor locker
Auxiliary outboard-engine bracket
Lifting/launching sling kit
Left stern bathing platform with folding/retractable ladder
Right stern bathing platform
Flexi-teak for cockpit
Flexi-teak for the bathing platforms, with covers
Flexi-teak installation