Zen finishes 2nd in AC1 class at Admirals Cup

TP52 Zen has been meticulously optimised and refined to compete at the highest level under both IRC and ORC rating rules. Recently undergoing a full refurbishment, Zen boasts an extensive list of upgrades across her inventory, all in preparation to proudly represent Australia at the prestigious Admiral's Cup.

Versatility is a hallmark of Zen's design. She features a dual-configuration setup:

Offshore mode with twin wheels for long-distance racing and optimal offshore handling

Inshore mode with tiller steering for lightweight, high-performance buoy racing

Whether offshore or around the cans, Zen is a proven, race-ready weapon built for serious competition.

ECsix rigging new in 2023

9 x Doyle Sails new in 2025 - Inshore & Offshore mains - J1, J2, J3 - A1, A2

B & G & Garmin instruments

Inshore & offshore booms

Starlink coms

Offshore safety equipment

Available October 2025 in Mediterranean

BATTERIES HOUSE ELECTRICAL

• 1 x Lithium light weight battery with management system

• 1 x Starter battery - lead acid

• Battery Charger

• Starlink Satellite Phone and Internet system

• 2 x hand held VHF Radios

• Fixed VHF radio

• ZEN 30 - 30 litre/hour water maker

SPARS & RIGGING MAST

• Hall Spars (NZL) three spreader mast

• Mast locks - Main, MH x 2, FRO

• Rig upgraded to EC6 from rod in late 2023

• All rigging cordage updated for Admirals Cup 2025

• Spare set of spreaders

BOOMS

• 1 x Lightweight inshore

• 1 x Offshore Boom setup with 3 reef locks - High modulus carbon

• Low windage Carbon Vang strut for both Booms

EC6 STATUS

• Lateral Rigging - New late 2023

• Lateral Rigging service interval - 10 years from 2023

• 2 x Brand new Backstays due March 2022 - Inshore Backstays.

• New EC6 Headstay 2023

• Spare EC6 backstay pending service - These backstays have HF aerials fitted.

WINCH SYSTEM

• 1x 650.3 STR-BS - 3 Speed, Carbon Top & Skirt, Base Sheave, Racing Winch

• 1x 650.3 STR-BS-LH - 3 Speed, Carbon Top & Skirt, Base Sheave, Left Hand Racing Winch

• 2x 650.3 STR - 3 Speed, Carbon Top & Skirt, Racing Winch

• 2x 650.3 STR-LH - 3 Speed, Carbon Top & Skirt, Left Hand Racing Winch

• 1x 500.2 STR - 2 Speed, Carbon Self-Tailing Racing Winch

PRIMARY PEDISTAL SYSTEM

• 1x PED/BD/MX 1 DISC - Carbon MX Pedestal, Below Deck, 1 Carbon Disconnect

• 1x PED/BD/MX/1 OUT - Single Speed Carbon MX Pedestal, Below Deck, Single Output

• 4x Carbon Handles

• 2x 606 - 1:1 Oil Bevel Box

• 1x 606 - 1:1.2 Oil Bevel Box

• 1x 606T - Oil Bevel T-Box

• 1x 606T/2 - Oil Bevel T-Box with 2 Disconnects, 1:1.2 Speed Up

• 1x 606X/3 - Oil Bevel X-Box with 3 Disconnects

• 11x Drive Shafts - Carbon with CV Couplers

• 1x Button Direct - AC7 Direct Foot Button

• 5x Button Remote - AC7 Remote Foot Button

• 5x Tensioners - For Remote Button

• Custom string drop take down wheel system connected to pedestal system

• Forestay ram pump connected to pedestal winch system

GEAR AND OTHER EQUIPTMENT

• Harken / Spinlock /Custom deck gear

• Harken Pro trim

• JP3 Rudder bearings ??-

• Composite stanchions

• Custom tail bags

• Custom forehatch with take down roller

• Inshore and offshore front hatch covers

• Inflatable front hatch seal with compressor, above and below deck functionality

• 3 x Spare hatch seals

• 2 x spin sheet take up unreelers 1 x Spinnaker halyard take up unreelers.

• Portable Deck gear bag with all required snatch blocks tweakers etc.

FURLERS

2 x KZ 4T Drums with Ti 2:1 clips and furling lines with custom leads

2 x KZ 4T Head swivels, 1 Brand new

1 x Doyle Top Down Integrator for 2024 A-0

1 x KZ Top Down Integrator for 2018 A-0

1 x 1T KZ Spinnaker Staysail Furler and Head Swivel

1 x KZ2T Doyle Custom Top down Jib Staysail furler with 2:1 Head swivel with integrated sheave

1 x Karver 0.9 Staysail Furler and head Swivel

HYDRAULICS

• Built in Mast Jacks

• Forestay ram is hydraulic with pressure sensitivity driven by pedestal system

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE UPGRADES

• Additional carbon structure added - bow stringers and internal reinforcement from mast back to make hull capable of CAT1 - 2018

• Upgrade from Super Series to CAT1 required modification of many deck penetrations, on deck in out up down system for jibs, on deck traveller etc.- 2018

• Mast upgrade for CAT1- 2018

• Major upgrade of water proofing and bilge pump systems to improve offshore leaks

• New stronger/lighter Carbon STL 9m Prod with 2 Tack Lines (Single tack line bowsprit also included)

• Optimised machined bulb with galleries 230kg lighter to improve downwind performance 2023

•Interchangeable Carbon Wheels / Tiller steering with protection bars, ramps etc

• Offshore dodger

INSTRUMENTS

• H5000 Processor supplied and fitted 2018

• 7 x Garmin GNX 120 mast displays

• 1 x B&G Graphic Display cockpit

• 2 x B&G 10/10 dedicated runner displays

• Precision 9 compass

• Mesa 2 Deck screen

• 2 x Ipad Deck screens

• Digital Barometer

• Depth-Temperature sensor

• Lightweight mast cable

• Potentiometers on forestay rake and rudder angle

• Getac Laptop with dock

• Lightweight wiring looms throughout

• Internal LED lighting

• B&G Autopilot

LICENCED SOFTWARE

• Sailing Performance - Onboard Assistant licenced to Mesa 2.

• Expedition - licenced to both Getac & Mesa 2. To be transferred to new owner's name

• Microsoft Office suite - licenced to Getac and Mesa 2 IP

SAFETY GEAR

• Inshore, coastal and offshore set of polars & targets

• 2 x 8 man Ocean Safety life rafts

• 16 life jackets

• Full CAT2 First Aid Kits

• 2 x Anchor kits

• All other safety items required for CAT2

ADDITIONAL INCLUSIONS

• Jib Stick

• Boom Tent

• Mainsail cover

• Full set pedestal and winch covers

• Cockpit deck covers, aft deck

• Halyard tail bags

• Padded transport covers for rudder, 2 x boom covers

• 20ft Container Storage and Workshop - Container in survey from March 25 for 5 years

• 4 wheel box trailer to easily move sails and spares to regattas (Located in Sydney)

• Galvanized Adjustable cradle (2 heights) with legs/splashes, Separate keel and bulb cradle - Cradle can be disassembled for storage / transporting - $10,000 service March 25 - Capable of transporting keel/mast on or flat-pack

• Large inventory of spare sheets, runners, halyards and all control lines

• Spare stanchions; Spare lifelines

• Jack Stays

• Electrical and mechanical bilge pump system onboard

• Puppy style bilge pump

• Custom quick install Galley

• Custom quick install Head

• Custom Food Bags.

• Offshore onboard Tool kits

• 2 X Dehumidifiers

• Large inventory of spares in container and onboard kits

• Various power tools. drill, grinder, polisher dehumidifier wetvac.

• Spare Carbo-Link Forestay

• All Previous Rod Rigging available and ready to re-fit if required

• 2 x Brand new Rod bob stays, plus spare

SAILS

Current inventory

2025 A-1

2025 A-2

2025 J-1 Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff

2025 J-2 Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff

2025 J-3+ Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff

2025 Stratis ICE Storm Jib

2025 Storm Tri-Sail

2025 Inshore Main Stratis 110CT

2025 Offshore Main Stratis 1100CT (New set of CT22 Battens shared between 2025 Mainsails)

2024 Spinnaker Staysail

2024 J-2 Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff

2024 Genoa Staysail Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff With KZ 2T Top down Furler

2024 A-0 Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff

2024 A-1.5

2024 A-2

2023 J-3 Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff

2022 J-1 Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff (First used 2023)

2022 Inshore Main Stratis 1100CT-Complete set of CT22 Full length Battens and Seaman Leech battens (TBC, cant recall right now) (First Used 2023)

2022 A-1.5

2021 J-2 Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff

2021 A-2

2021 A-2+

2020 Jib Top-Stratis 1100CT Structured Luff

2019 Spinnaker Staysail

2019 J-4 Stratis 1100CT

2019 J-3+ Stratis 1100CT

2019 J-2 Stratis 1100CT

2018 J-5 Stratis 1100CT

2018 J-6 Radial Carbon

Plus other older sails