Her aluminium hull, reinforced with 10–6 mm plating, welded 4 mm deck, fixed keel with a 5.2-tonne ballast bulb and twin independent rudders provide strength, stability and confidence in demanding conditions. 

Despite her performance-oriented design, Zorya is remarkably easy to handle, even single-handed or with a reduced crew. 

With an impressive sail area of 210 m² upwind and 370 m² downwind, she offers exhilarating sailing potential while remaining suitable for extended offshore passages and bluewater cruising. 

The spacious deck features wide, unobstructed side decks, a large, well-protected cockpit and easy access to the aft deck. Inside, the yacht offers three cabins accommodating six people comfortably, with additional berths available. 

The forward owner’s cabin features a double bed, complemented by a central cabin with a convertible double berth and an aft cabin with a generous double bed. The bright, centrally located saloon benefits from the yacht’s impressive 5.26-metre beam, with surrounding sofa seating and space for a removable dining table suitable for entertaining guests. 

The interior has insulated decks and topsides, bamboo-finished bulkheads and teak-finished flooring. A well-equipped galley features an ENO cooker and oven, stainless-steel worktops and sink, hot and cold water, seawater supply and a 70-litre refrigerator. 

Additional comforts include a 60-litre water heater and a 60-litre-per-hour watermaker, making ZORYA well suited to independent living aboard.

ZORYA is equipped for serious offshore sailing, with a Volvo TAMD 22 78 HP diesel engine, approximately 2500 operating hours, a 3.8 kW Fisher Panda generator, retractable Max Power bow thruster and a comprehensive NKE navigation and autopilot system. 

Her electronics include Furuno NavNet radar with chartplotter, Raymarine VHF, Class B AIS and Iridium satellite communications. 

The extensive sail inventory includes an Elvström full-batten mainsail, multiple genoas and Solent jibs, staysail, Code 0, gennaker and a large symmetric spinnaker, supported by Maréchal spars, rod standing rigging and Andersen winches. 

Her energy systems include solar panels, a Victron inverter and multiple battery banks. 

With 550 litres of fuel, 580 litres of fresh water, substantial ground tackle, a tender with a 9.8 HP outboard and a range of protective cockpit covers, ZORYA is a capable and versatile yacht for fast ocean passages, long-distance cruising and ambitious sailing adventures.

Location: Sète, France

Flag: France

VAT paid

• Length Overall: 18.28 m
• Waterline Length: 16.40 m
• Beam: 5.26 m
• Draft: 2.90 m
• Displacement: 15,000 kg lightship / 20,000 kg fully loaded
• Keel: Fixed keel with 5,200 kg ballast bulb
• Rudders: Two independent rudders
• Fuel Capacity: 550 L
• Fresh Water Capacity: 580 L (400 L + 2 × 90 L polyethylene tanks)
• Black Water Tank: 75 L
• Grey Water Tank: 40 L

Accommodation

• Cabins: 3
• Berths: 6–8
• Headroom: 1.95 m
• Master Cabin: Forward, double bed (190 × 150 cm)
• Central Cabin: Convertible double berth (190 × 140 cm) / two bunk beds
• Aft Cabin: Double bed (190 × 190 cm)
• Additional Storage Cabin
• Saloon: Spacious central saloon with sofa seating and removable dining table
• Chart Table: Starboard side, adjacent to electrical panel and navigation electronics
• Heads: LAVAC marine toilet
• Shower: Separate shower room

Engine & Propulsion

• Engine: Volvo TAMD 22
• Power: 78 HP
• Engine Hours: Approximately 2,500 hours (March 2025)
• Propeller: JPROP, 27″
• Cruising Speed: 7–8 knots
• Fuel Consumption: Approximately 8 L/h
• Range: Approximately 500 NM
• Bow Thruster: Retractable MAX POWER

Generator & Electrical Systems

• Generator: Fisher Panda 4500 FCB, 3.8 kW
• Service Batteries: 8 × 6 V / 230 Ah
• Engine Start Battery: 1 × 12 V / 110 Ah
• Generator Start Battery: 2 × 12 V / 110 Ah (as specified)
• Bow Thruster Batteries: 2 × 12 V / 110 Ah
• Solar Panels: 4 × 85 W
• Hydrogenerator: Watt & Sea, 20 A / 24 V at 8 knots
• Inverter: Victron 24 V / 220 V
• Battery Chargers: CRISTEC 12 V and COTEK 24 V
• Electrical Systems: 12 V, 24 V and 220 V
• Shore Power Connection
• Lighting: LED throughout

Rigging & Deck Equipment

• Mast: Maréchal, white painted, 3 spreaders
• Boom: Maréchal, white painted
• Standing Rigging: Rod rigging, checked in 2017
• Running Rigging: Polyester and Spectra
• Lazy Bag: Sunbrella
• Lazy Jacks: Spectra
• Furling Systems: 3 × Facnor for jib, staysail and Code 0
• Winches: Andersen
• Windlass: Lofrans, 2,000 W
• Bow Thruster: Retractable Max Power
• Anchor: Delta, 32 kg
• Anchor Chain: 60 m × 12 mm + 40 m rope
• Spare Anchors: FOB, 30 kg with 30 m of 12 mm chain; Fortress, 20 kg
• Mooring Ropes: Various lengths (20 m, 40 m, 60 m, etc.)
• Deck Equipment: Sunbrella protective covers, steering-wheel cover, Bimini and companionway sprayhood
• Deck Layout: Spacious deck, wide side decks and large protected cockpit

Sails

• Mainsail: Elvström full-batten, 90 m²
• Genoa: Elvström, 130 m²
• Solent Jibs: 90 m² and 80 m²
• Staysail: 40 m²
• Code 0: 150 m²
• Gennaker: 180 m², with sleeve
• Symmetric Spinnaker: 280 m², with sleeve
• Storm Jib: 16 m², on releasable stay
• Total Sail Area Upwind: 210 m²
• Total Sail Area Downwind: 370 m²

Navigation & Electronics

• Navigation Instruments: NKE
• Sounder: NKE
• GPS: NKE
• Autopilot / Self-Steering: NKE
• Gyrocompass: NKE
• Radar: Furuno NavNet with chartplotter, sounder and speedometer
• VHF Radio: Raymarine
• AIS: Matsutec, Class B
• Satellite Communications: Iridium 9505A with modem
• Multiplexer: Wi-Fi connectivity for PC, iPad and mobile devices
• Barometer: Bohlken Westerland
• Entertainment: Alpine audio system with 4 saloon speakers and 2 cockpit speakers

Galley & Domestic Equipment

• Cooker: ENO stove and oven
• Refrigerator: 70 L, Isothermal 35 motor
• Sink: Stainless steel
• Water Supply: Hot and cold fresh water, plus seawater
• Water Heater: Sigmar, 60 L, 220 V and engine heat exchanger (2018)
• Watermaker: Shenker, 60 L/h, 24 V and 220 V
• Interior Insulation: 4 cm high-density polystyrene foam (Stirodur) and 2 cm multilayer insulation
• Interior Finish: Bamboo-coated bulkheads, plywood ceilings and teak-finished flooring

Safety Equipment

• Life Raft: 6-person, container-mounted (servicing required)
• EPIRB: Yes

Tender & Outboard

• Tender: 2.80 m 3D Tender
• Tender Hull: Aluminium
• Outboard Engine: Tohatsu, 9.8 HP, 2-stroke

Additional Features

• Designed for offshore and ocean sailing
• Robust aluminium construction
• Suitable for single-handed sailing or reduced crew
• Large sail inventory for a wide range of conditions
• Independent onboard energy generation via solar panels and hydrogenerator
• Suitable for extended cruising and liveaboard use