ZAR 75 Classic

Classic

Design & Layout

The ZAR 75 Classic is built around ZAR Formenti’s distinctive philosophy: maximum usable space from a compact hull length.

Key features include:

Large forward sunbathing area.
Spacious aft lounge/sunbed area.
Wide walkways and a very open deck layout.
Multiple integrated storage compartments.
Ergonomic central steering console.
Comfortable seating arrangement for cruising with family or friends.

Performance & Handling

The ZAR 75 Classic uses a long Deep-V hull designed to provide:

excellent directional stability;
a soft ride in waves;
confident cornering at speed;
good fuel efficiency for its size.

With a 250 hp outboard, the boat offers strong acceleration and comfortable cruising performance, while a 300 hp installation provides maximum sport-oriented capability.

Comfort & Equipment

Typical equipment and options include:

Hydraulic steering system.
Large sun decks.
Bimini or T-top options.
Navigation electronics.
Swim ladder and bathing accessories.
Freshwater shower option.
Teak-style deck finishes.
Audio systems and additional luxury fittings.

Classic vs Luxury Versions

The ZAR 75 Classic focuses on:

practicality,
versatility,
family cruising,
maximum deck space.

The Luxury versions add more refined finishes, premium upholstery, and additional comfort features for owners seeking a more yacht-like experience.

Ideal Use

The ZAR 75 Classic is particularly suited for:

coastal cruising;
island hopping;
family day trips;
diving and fishing excursions;
yacht tender duties;
water sports.

With its Italian styling, high-quality construction, and large interior volume, the ZAR 75 Classic competes with larger RIBs while remaining easy to handle and trailerable compared with many boats in the 8 m class.

Specifications

Specification ZAR 75 Classic

Overall length 7.42 m / 24'4"
Overall beam 2.82 m / 9'3"
Internal usable length 7.35 m / 24'1"
Internal usable width 2.20 m / 7'3"
Width between tubes 1.68 m / 5'6"
Tube diameter 58 cm / 22.8"
Air chambers 6
Maximum passengers 14
Dry weight ~1,100 kg / 2,425 lb
CE category C – Coastal
Minimum engine 130 hp
Recommended engine 150–250 hp
Maximum engine 300 hp / 225 kW
Maximum engine weight 480 kg / 1,058 lb
Engine shaft XL
Fuel capacity 2 × ~200 L = ~400 L
Hull GRP/fiberglass deep-V
Self-draining Yes — static self-emptying

Standard Equipment

Standard equipment — ZAR 75 Classic Luxury

The Luxury version includes the standard ZAR 75 Classic equipment, plus the Luxury upgrades.

Hull, cockpit & structure
Deep-V GRP/fiberglass hull
Self-draining cockpit
6 air chambers
58-cm diameter tubes
Large forward storage compartment
Very large aft storage compartment
Storage under the double helm seat
Separate aft storage for mooring equipment
Two side bow storage compartments
Integrated anchor locker
Gas struts on storage-compartment lids
Stainless-steel bow rubbing rail/handrail
4 stainless-steel cleats
4 stainless lifting D-rings, 3 suitable for lifting
6 rubber handles
8 stainless-steel grab handles
Helm & driving
Large two-person fiberglass helm console
Stainless-steel-framed windshield
Hydraulic steering
Stainless-steel handrails
Two-person adjustable helm/passenger seat
Semi-standing driving position
Internal console storage
Storage beneath the helm seat
Stainless-steel/wood folding boarding ladder
Seating & upholstery

The standard 75 has three forward-facing seat benches, accommodating approximately 9–10 people in the forward-facing configuration. The overall certified capacity is 14 people.

Standard upholstery includes:

Bow cushions
Stern cushions
Stern headrest cushions
Divided padded stern backrest
Bow headrest cushions
Aft sun-lounge cushions
Closed-cell polyurethane foam construction

The aft backrest can be repositioned to create an extension of the aft sun lounge.

Options

Factory options

The 75 has one of the most extensive option lists in the ZAR range.

1. Anchoring

Electric anchor windlass

Available as a complete factory installation with:

Electric motor
Cable/rope
Chain
Anchor
Controls at the helm
Additional control at the anchor locker

This would be one of my first options on a 75.

Other anchoring equipment

Auxiliary-engine bracket
Crane/lifting sling kit

2. Bow & seating options

Bow sun lounge

Bow sun-bed extension sections
Converts the forward area into a substantially larger sun lounge

Bow table

Complete bow table
Stainless-steel table leg

Suite conversion

The standard aft configuration can be converted to:

ZAR 75 Suite

U-shaped aft dinette
Rear table
Social seating arrangement

ZAR also offers a factory conversion kit and installation from the standard 75 to Suite.

3. Shade & weather protection

A major advantage of the 75 is the range of canopy options.

Available:

Stainless-steel roll/navigation bar
Three-arch Bimini/sunroof
Telescoping aft sun canopy for the roll bar
Forward extension for the telescoping canopy
Port and starboard side canopy extensions
Additional canopy sections for the bow sun lounge
Full night/transport cover
Console cover
Driver's-seat cover

The roll-bar installation can include:

Navigation lights
Anchor light
Horn
Wiring

4. Swimming & stern

Although the Luxury already includes the twin stern platforms, ZAR offers different platform configurations:

Port stern platform with folding/retractable ladder
Starboard stern platform
Versions suitable for single- or twin-engine installations

This is particularly useful if you are specifying a twin-outboard 75.

5. Comfort & cruising

Freshwater shower

Optional complete shower system with:

Pressure/autoclave pump
Freshwater tank
External filling point
External shower
Installation

Refrigerator

12/24-V electric refrigerator
Dedicated refrigerator compartment

Camping

Nautical camping tent

The camping tent is particularly interesting on the 75 because ZAR describes it as effectively converting the boat into a small weekend/holiday nautical RV.