Zaba 2
Zaba2 is a 48’ fast modern cruising catamaran. The design was commissioned to Grainger Designs, it is based on a modified Barefoot / Raku designs. Zaba is design 214. The aim was to create a fast boat with all the amenities of a modern home. One of the main features is fossil fuel free propulsion, utilizing OceanVolt electric saildrive motors with folding propellers, 1.2 kW solar panels, electric motor recuperation while sailing (plus a diesel generator as a backup). Zaba is a CE category A for 12 people, there are 11 permanent bunks in 4 cabins, plus the saloon. Each cabin has its own toilet with a shower. For the time being crossings are limited to 8 people on board due to an 8 man liferaft.
Galley has a 4 burner induction stove, full featured oven with microwave, dishwasher, double sink, fresh and sea water taps plus a day tank for filtered drinking water. There is an under the counter fridge, freezer, and 2 drink coolers in the tables. Limited fresh water can be resupplied with onboard Katadyn desalinator.
To get to shore Zaba has a 3.2m inflatable RIB with a 15Hp outboard.