Zed4 Yacht for Sale | 40 Class 40 Yachts Savannah, GA

Zed4 Boat | 40' Class 40 2009

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.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Engel Volkers Yachting Americas.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

Upgrades and Refit Throughout

Features:

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