2009 Class 40 Akilaria RC2 | 40ft

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 

There are 9 working sails for use on the boat

1. Main - Gorgeous black main sail with a main-sail halyard rigged with a 2-to-1 tension

2. Solent

3. Stay sail

4. Storm jib

5. Gennaker

6. Code 0

7. 3 spinnakers with ATN socks 

New Bottom Paint 2025

• Zed 4 was bottom painted in July 2025.  
• The rudders were re-skinned in July 2025 and rudder bearings port and starboard sides are new July 2025.