2009 Class 40 Akilaria RC2 offshore racing sailboat
$ 159,000 USD
Features
| New Bottom Paint July 2025 |
| Carbon Axxon mast and boom |
| New engine 2022 |
| Sail-drive transmission rebuilt in 2024 |
| Completely updated and redundant electronic safety and navigation systems! |
| Notable Upgrades: Updated & Refit Throughout |
| Date Listed: 08/15/2025 |
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.
Cape Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Engel & Völkers Yachting. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
- HIN/IMO: 1314311
- Stock #: 1120149
- In Stock: Yes
- LOA: 40' (12.19 Meters)
- Type: Sail- Used
- Year: 2009
- Refit Year: 2024
- Documented Year: 2008
- Sleeps: 4
- Single Berths: 4
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Hull Shape: Monohull
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Tower: No
- Designer: M. Lombard
- Builder: MC-TEC
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