Zodiac N-ZO
Review Date : Sun, 6 Sep 2009
Author : Stewart Campbell
- Contact: www.zodiacmarine.co.uk
- Reprints: Buy the full review
- Boats for Sale: Zodiacs for sale
A bright and beamy daycruiser alternative from Zodiac
| For: | Affordable, masses of deck and cabin space for its length |
|---|---|
| Against: | The N-ZO deserves more power and it will get it |
The N-ZO is a straightforward daycruiser alternative, and comes in three levels of fitout all running single outboard engines: Base, Optimum (as tested) and Premium. You also have a choice of blue, grey and olive tubes.
Even at only 22ft 7in in length, the N-ZO's cabin feels quite roomy and inviting, and is definitely not your standard, pokey cuddy.
Light oak panels are used to create a sitting-room-only electric flush toilet compartment with a small sink just outside its door.
With the neutral upholstery working with the oak to create a very clean space, you won't mind spending a couple of nights on board this RIB.
On deck, this RIB is simple, ordered and very tidy, with huge tubes offering a feeling of protection.
On a choppy test day, the RIB performed well, but something bigger than the standard 225hp outboard is needed to get the best out of this hull.
Tested September 2009
Verdict
This could be the boat that takes cabin RIBs mainstream. It has everything a 23-footer has but does most of it better.
Have your say!
Latest comments
August 26 11:19
Laura Johnston
Why oh why don't they offer a 26 or 27 ft version of this. It would sell everywhere. I'd certainly be a buyer. As it is, it's just too small at the rear.
October 26 23:25
Mike Burton
Great concept, great performance but spoiled by annoying design deficiencies and poor factory response to problems.